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Table of Contents
4
Thank You

14
Pyramix Versions

15
- Pyramix Native
  15
- Native Playback Channels
  16
- Pyramix LE
  16
- Pyramix Virtual Studio Core
  16
Introduction

17
- Conventions
  17
Pyramix Guides

18
Pyramix Virtual Studio Overview

19
Digital Audio Synchronization and Timecode

22
Installing Pyramix Virtual Studio Hardware

23
Cabling Pyramix in Your System Environment

24
- Audio Connections
  24
- MIDI Connections
  25
- Sync, Video and Time Code Connections
  25
Installing Pyramix Virtual Studio Software

26
Pyramix User Interface

28
- Mouse Modifier Keys
  28
- Context Menus
  28
- Keyboard Shortcuts
  28
- Macros
  28
- Tutorial Project
  28
Project Templates

29
Pyramix Concepts

30
- Project
  30
- Mixer
  30
- Compositions
  30
- Timeline
  30
- Edl
  30
- Media Files
  30
- Master Clips
  30
- Clips
  31
- Media Management - Housekeeping
  31
- Media Drives and Folders
  31
- Libraries
  31
- User Libraries
  31
- Automation in Libraries
  31
- Global Libraries
  31
- Offline / Reference Libraries
  32
- Sound Effects / Large Projects and Offline Libraries
  32
- Project Libraries
  33
- Library Maintenance
  33
- Track and Mixer Muting
  33
- Timecode Entry
  34
- Numeric Keypad
  35
Starting Pyramix Virtual Studio

36
Beginning a New Project

37
- New Project from Scratch
  38
- Mixer Wizard
  41
Getting Audio into Pyramix Virtual Studio

44
- Check Sync
  44
- I/O Status Window
  44
- Pyramix Audio File Format
  45
- Recording Audio into a Pyramix Virtual Studio Project
  45
- Track Record Modes
  45
- After Recording
  45
- Record Ready (Manual)
  45
- Record Punch in (Auto)
  45
- Autopunch Mode
  46
- Importing Audio Files into Pyramix Virtual Studio
  47
- Mounting Media Drives
  47
- Sample Rate Conversion
  48
Practical Media Management and Libraries

49
- Clips and Compositions
  49
- Media Folders
  49
- Managing Media Folders
  49
Editing

52
- Clips and Compositions
  52
- Anatomy of a Clip
  52
- Clips in a Composition
  52
- Locking Clips
  54
- Grouping Clips
  54
- Gain Window
  54
- Clip and Selection Editing
  54
- Selections and Region Selections
  55
- Clip Properties
  55
- Selection Operations
  55
- Dragging Clips into a Composition
  56
- Copy and Paste
  56
- Clip Selection
  56
- Region Selection
  56
- Selecting a Clip
  57
- Auto-Crossfade by Default
  58
- Clip Fade Commands
  58
- Editing Modes
  59
- Splitting Clips and Regions
  59
- Duplicate Selection
  59
- Jog-Wheel Editing
  60
- Edit Command Highlights
  60
- Auto Silence Removal
  63
- The Placement Tool
  65
Markers or User Flags

66
Using the Mixer

67
- Mixer Components
  67
- Basic Strip
  67
- Show / Hide
  68
Creating and Configuring Mixers

69
- I/O Busses Explained
  69
- Internal Return Busses
  69
- Mixer Delay Compensation
  69
- Input Strip Mode
  69
- Delay Vs Delay Compensation
  69
- Input Strips
  70
- Groups
  70
- Input Strip Mode for External Processors
  70
- Determining Delay Compensation
  70
- Mixing/Monitoring/Aux Buses
  71
- MIX Bus
  71
- Multiple MIX Busses
  71
- Configuring a Blank or Existing Mixer
  73
- Monitor Bus
  73
- Aux Bus
  73
- Mixer Configure Mode
  74
- Adding Strips
  74
- Mixer I/O Assignments
  74
- Adding Plug-Ins
  74
- Removing Strips
  74
- Native Plug-Ins
  74
- Further Mixer Configuration Options
  75
- Mixer Context Pop-Up Menu
  75
- Dithering
  76
- Channel Direct Outputs
  77
- Storing and Recalling Mixer Presets
  77
- Default Mixer
  77
- Storing New Mixer Presets
  77
- Removing Mixer Presets
  77
- Saving / Loading Mixer Presets
  77
- Mixer Surround Components
  78
- Joystick Panner
  78
- Sub Level
  78
- Surround Bus Select
  78
- Stereo Input Strips
  79
- Position/Speaker Control
  80
- Surround Panning Algorithm
  80
Configuration - Program and Project Settings Windows

81
General Settings

82
- General
  82
- Alternate Backup
  83
- Editing
  84
- Nudge Settings
  84
- Fade Library Location
  85
- Playback
  86
- Pre/Post Roll Settings
  86
- Fixed Cursor Settings
  87
- Record Block Size
  87
- Layout
  88
- Timeline Settings
  88
- Locations
  90
- Default Projects Location
  90
- Default Templates Location
  90
- Permanently Mounted Media Folders
  90
- Time Code
  91
- External Tc Reader
  92
- Ltc Generator
  92
- Vitc Reader
  93
- Vitc Generator
  93
- Jog / Chase
  94
  - Chase Settings
    95
  - Allow Chasing Across Midnight
    95
- Sony 9-Pin Chase Mode
  95
- Auto Jog on Move
  96
- Video
  98
- Burn-In Window
  98
- Keys
  99
- Machines
  100
- Serial Port
  102
- Controllers
  103
- Virtual Transport
  104
Project Information & Settings

106
- Information
  106
- Record
  107
- Media Type
  108
- Media Option
  109
- Flatten Track Numbers
  109
- Unique Filename Extension
  109
- Quiet if Creation Failed
  109
- Post Processing
  109
- Prompt for Name after Recording
  109
- Keep in Default Library
  109
- Increment Take Number
  109
- Place on New Tracks
  109
- Auto Cross-Fade
  110
- Controllers
  111
Mixer Settings

112
- General
  112
- Dsp Time Saving
  113
- Disable MIX down
  113
- Special Modes
  113
- Player/Recorder Mode
  113
- I/O and Sync
  114
- Audio Input
  115
- Preferred Outputs
  115
- Mykerinos Daughter Card Settings
  116
- Level Meter
  116
- Peak and Overload Hold Time
  117
- Peak Level Indicator
  117
- Dsd Peak Filter
  118
Pyramix Virtual Studio Window Orientation

119
- Program Window
  119
- Project Window
  120
- Dual Monitors
  120
- Project Editing Panel
  120
- Project Management Panel
  121
Tracks

122
- Adding and Deleting Tracks
  122
- Track Header Panel
  123
Navigation

126
- Play Head Position
  126
- Time Scale Bar
  126
- Fixed or Moving Playhead Cursor
  126
  - Composition Information and Settings Toolbar
    126
  - Auto Jog
    127
  - Jog / Shuttle
    127
  - Markers / Tracks Sync
    127
  - Transport Controls
    128
  - Time Scale Zoom and Pan
    131
  - Transport Control Panel
    131
  - Zooming and Panning
    131
  - Scroll Wheel
    132
  - Track Height Zoom
    132
  - The Overview
    133
Project Management Panel Tabs

134
- Overview
  134
- Edl
  134
- Absolute Sources in Edl View
  134
- Document Libraries
  135
- Library Menu
  136
- Edit Menu
  137
- View Menu
  140
- Media Management
  141
- Media Management Menus
  142
- Samplerate Converter Properties
  145
- Group Normalize
  147
- Prosoniq Mpex2 Properties
  148
- Destination Wordlength
  148
- Tracks
  149
- Track Groups
  152
- Track Group Column Fields
  152
- Keep Cursor
  153
- Free Zoom
  153
- Free Markers
  153
- Markers Locked
  153
  - Auto solo
    153
  - Auto Mute
    153
  - Auto Record Ready
    153
  - Auto Collapse
    153
  - Auto Hide
    153
- Exclusive Show
  153
- Playlists
  154
- Work Spaces
  154
- Selection
  154
- Selection and Clip Modifiable Fields
  155
- Phase Invert
  155
  - Auto Deglitching
    155
  - Clip Information Only Fields
    155
- Media Offset
  155
- Original Timecode
  156
- Media Information Only Fields
  156
- Fade Editor
  158
- Parameters & Options Section
  161
- Save X Fade
  163
- Markers
  164
- Save Fade
  164
- CD Text Fields
  167
- Show CD Player
  170
- Notes
  172
- Multiple Cds or Versions in One Project
  172
- Machines
  173
- Global Libraries
  173
- Cue Sequencer
  173
- Active Machine
  173
External Machines

174
- 9-Pin (Sony P2 Protocol)
  174
- Setting up an External Machine
  174
Virtual Multi-Track

175
Digitizing Sessions

177
- Manual Digitizing
  178
- Autoconforming
  178
Conforming and Reconforming

180
- Importing a CMX EDL
  180
- CMX EDL Format
  182
- Media Reconnection
  183
- Source Names - Fixreel
  183
- CMX Autoconform
  184
- CMX Reconform
  184
- Relink to New Media
  185
- Load Change Edl
  187
Source - Destination Editing

188
- Concept
  188
- Setting up a Source - Destination Environment
  188
- Gate Colors
  189
Automation

192
- Automation Modes
  192
- Automation Settings
  193
- Selecting Automation Modes
  194
- Master Automation Controls
  195
- Display and Editing of Automation Data
  196
- Show Versions
  197
- Undo/Redo
  198
- Editing Automation Data
  198
- Automation in Editing and Libraries
  199
- Mixer and Plug-In Snapshots
  199
  - Mixer Snapshots
    199
  - Effects Snapshots
    200
Virtual Transport

201
- What Is Virtual Transport
  201
Strip and Bus Tools - Plug-Ins

202
- Eq, Comp/Limiter/Expander
  202
  - Common Features
    205
  - Frequency Control
    210
- Bus Tools
  212
- Delay Compensation
  214
- Delay Compensation / Pre-Anticipation
  217
Plug-Ins

218
- Common Master Section
  218
- Parametric EQ
  220
- 10 Bands EQ
  221
- Three Band Tone Control
  221
- Dynamics Processing
  222
- Delay
  224
- Flanger
  225
- MS Encoder
  226
- Angudion
  226
- Mastering Peak/Vu Meters
  228
- Display Options
  229
- Vu-Meter Controls
  230
- Phase-Oscillo
  234
- Surround Meter
  236
- DC Meter
  237
- Modulometer
  237
- Function Generator
  239
Plug-In Automation

240
- Effects Snapshots
  240
Optional Plug-Ins

241
VST / Directx Support

244
- Direct X Plug-Ins
  244
- VST Plug-Ins
  244
External Effects

245
Mastering a Composition to CD-R

246
- CD Markers
  246
Project Processes

247
- Dither
  247
- Mixing down Projects
  247
- Exporting Projects to CD Image Files
  248
Discwrite

249
- Optical Drives - Important Note
  252
- CD Text
  252
- Burning a CD-R
  252
Archiving Projects

254
- Consolidating Projects
  254
- Advanced Options
  255
Converting Projects

256
- Changing Project Length / Pitch
  256
- Reconforming a Project
  256
- Surround Post-Processing Projects
  256
Rendering Projects

257
- Currently Available Plug-Ins
  258
- Cleaning up Project Media
  258
Project Interchange

259
- File Interchange with Apple Macintosh
  259
- Aaf
  260
- Akai DD / DR
  262
- CD Import
  263
- CMX Edl
  265
- Omf
  265
- Protools
  265
- Report Printer
  268
- Cue Sheet Printer
  268
Customizing the User Interface

272
- Interface Editor
  272
- Workspaces
  273
- Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts
  274
- User Macros
  275
Application Specific Configurations

276
- Multitrack Editing
  276
- LTC Sync
  276
- Dubbing Mode
  277
- Virtual Tape Mode
  277
- Virtual Tape Format
  277
- Known Limitations
  279
- Discontinuous Timecode
  280
- Metronome / Click Track
  281
Menus - Project Menu

283
Menus - Edit Menu

286
Menus - View Menu

292
Menus - Clips

296
Menus - Tracks

301
Menus - Cursors and Marks

303
Menus - Selection

307
Menus - Fade Editor

309
Menus - Automation

313
Menus - Workspaces

314
Menus - Machines

315
Menus - Macro

320
- Menus - Settings
  320
- Menus - Window
  320
- Menus - Help
  321
Remote Control

322
- Control of External Device
  322
- Control by External Device
  322
- Hardware Control Surfaces
  322
- Redirection of Transport Commands
  322
- External Controllers
  322
- External Digital Mixers
  323
- GPI / GPO Support
  324
- Gpi/O Remote Types
  325
- Gpi/O Input and Output Pin Configuration
  325
Optimizing Pyramix

326
- Use Templates
  326
- Pyramix File Format .PMF
  326
- One File Per Track Option
  326
- DSP Optimization
  326
Troubleshooting

328
- Keeping up to Date
  328
- Error Messages
  328
- Pci Bus too Slow
  328
- Multi-Channel Audio Files
  329
- Audio Engine Drops Warning
  329
- Playback Stalls Warning
  329
- No Sound on Live Inputs
  330
- Clip Display Problems
  331
- Relaunch after Improper Exit
  332
- The I/O Status Window
  333
- Input Sources
  333
- Debug Menu
  333
- Default Clock Source
  333
- Sampling Rate Mismatch
  333
Appendix I Mouse Modifier Keys

336
- Main Editor
  336
- Middle Mouse Button
  337
- Overview
  338
- Notes
  338
- Media Folder
  338
Appendix II I/O Daughter-Card Options

339
- Tascam Tdif I/O Option
  340
Appendix III Optional Features

341
- Pyramix DSD / SACD
  341
- Time-Code Sync
  342
- Cue Sequencer
  342
- Dsd Project
  342
- Cue Sequencer Control
  343
Appendix IV 9 - Pin Connection

344
- PC RS-232 Serial Port to External Sony P2 RS-422 Controller
  344
- Connecting an RS422 Device Using a Direct Cable
  344
Appendix V Mykerinos Latencies

346
Index

347

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Table of Contents

Thank You

Pyramix Versions

Introduction

Pyramix Guides

Pyramix Virtual Studio Overview

Digital Audio Synchronization and Timecode

Installing Pyramix Virtual Studio Hardware

Cabling Pyramix in Your System Environment

Installing Pyramix Virtual Studio Software

Pyramix User Interface

Project Templates

Pyramix Concepts

Starting Pyramix Virtual Studio

Beginning a New Project

Getting Audio into Pyramix Virtual Studio

Practical Media Management and Libraries

Editing

Markers or User Flags

Using the Mixer

Creating and Configuring Mixers

Configuration - Program and Project Settings Windows

General Settings

Project Information & Settings

Mixer Settings

Pyramix Virtual Studio Window Orientation

Tracks

Navigation

Project Management Panel Tabs

External Machines

Virtual Multi-Track

Digitizing Sessions

Conforming and Reconforming

Source - Destination Editing

Automation

Virtual Transport

Strip and Bus Tools - Plug-Ins

Plug-Ins

Plug-In Automation

Optional Plug-Ins

VST / Directx Support

External Effects

Mastering a Composition to CD-R

Project Processes

Discwrite

Archiving Projects

Converting Projects

Rendering Projects

Project Interchange

Customizing the User Interface

Application Specific Configurations

Menus - Project Menu

Menus - Edit Menu

Menus - View Menu

Menus - Clips

Menus - Tracks

Menus - Cursors and Marks

Menus - Selection

Menus - Fade Editor

Menus - Automation

Menus - Workspaces

Menus - Machines

Menus - Macro

Remote Control

Optimizing Pyramix

Troubleshooting

Appendix I Mouse Modifier Keys

Appendix II I/O Daughter-Card Options

Appendix III Optional Features

Appendix IV 9 - Pin Connection

Appendix V Mykerinos Latencies

Index

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