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Merging Pyramix 6.1 User Manual (595 pages)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
Introduction
19
Thank You
20
Contacting Merging
20
International Office
20
Usa
20
Installation
21
About this Manual
21
Scope
21
Commands Reference
21
Masscore
21
Important Note
22
Pyramix Guides
22
Other Pyramix Guides
22
Assumptions
23
Conventions
23
Pyramix Virtual Studio Overview
24
Program Window
24
Project Window
25
Status Bar
25
Playback Buffer Meter
25
Project Editing Panel
26
Project Management Panel
26
Dual Monitors
26
Timecode Entry
27
Automatic Fades and Crossfades
27
Summary
27
Arithmetic Timecode Entry
27
Sample Rate Conversion
28
Masscore
29
Overview
30
Windows Boot Choice
30
Memory
31
Windows Vista
31
Windows XP
31
Core Load Indicators
32
Overload Diagnosis and Cures
33
Pyramix V6 Latency Modes for Masscore
34
Projects Overview
36
Editing Project
36
New Project
36
User Templates
38
Media Management
39
Media Management Housekeeping
40
Audition Play
40
Media Folders
40
Media Target Settings
40
CD Import
40
Drag and Drop
40
Libraries
40
Shelves
41
Project Libraries
41
Global Libraries
41
User Libraries
41
Composition Library
41
Default Library
41
Library Maintenance
42
Practical Media Management
43
The Media Menu
43
Query Page
43
Media Management and Libraries Tab Windows
44
Media Browser
45
Media Management and Library Fields
46
Tools and Menus
46
The Trimmer
46
Library Menus
48
Edit Menu
48
View Menu
51
Trimmer Menu
52
Media Folder Menu
53
Quick Convert Process Properties Dialogs
55
Samplerate Converter Properties
56
Group Normalize
59
Prosoniq Mpex2 Properties
60
Wordlength Converter Properties
60
Destination Wordlength
60
Managing Media Folders
62
Quick Mount
62
Permanent Mount
62
Mounting Rules
63
Offline / Reference Libraries
65
Creating Offline/Reference Libraries
65
Using Offline/Reference Libraries
68
Tracks and Track Groups
69
Tracks
70
Adding Tracks
70
Creating Tracks Via Paste
70
Create New Tracks
71
Track Types
72
Tracks Grouping
73
Deleting Tracks
73
Routing Tracks to / from the Mixer
74
Track Header Panel
74
Track Header Components
75
Track Record Modes
77
Tracks Tab Window
78
Tracks Tab Pop-Up
78
Track Tab Column Fields
79
Making Settings Changes to Multiple Tracks
79
Repro Connection
79
Input Connection
79
Always Visible
79
Display Mode
79
Show Automation
79
Show Peak-Meter
80
Background Color
80
Waveform Color
80
Recording Media Folder
80
Track Groups
81
Track Group Column Fields
81
Collapsed Display
81
Free Markers
82
Markers Locked
82
No Selection
82
Auto solo
82
Auto Mute
82
Auto Collapse
82
Auto Hide
82
Exclusive Show
82
Virtual Tracks
83
Transport and Navigation
84
Transport Control
85
Navigation
85
Time Scale Bars
85
Alternate Time Scale Bar
86
Playhead Cursor Options
92
Fixed or Moving Playhead Cursor
92
Auto Return
92
Composition Information and Settings Toolbar
93
Markers
94
Markers Tab Window
94
Jog / Shuttle
95
Jog Settings
95
Mouse Scrubbing Settings
96
Transport Controls
96
Transport Control Panel
98
Zooming and Panning
99
Time Scale Zoom and Pan
99
Track Height Zoom
99
Scroll Wheel
99
The Overview
100
Recording and Acquisition
101
Recording and Acquisition Getting Audio into Pyramix Virtual Studio
102
Getting Audio into Pyramix Virtual Studio
102
Check Sync
102
File Format and Disk Limitations
102
I/O Status Window
102
Pyramix Audio File Format
103
Recording Audio into a Pyramix Virtual Studio Project
103
Track Record Modes
103
After Recording
104
Autopunch Mode
104
Safety Record Mode
104
Recording from a Tape with Discontinuous Timecode
104
Importing Audio Files into Pyramix Virtual Studio
105
Mounting Media Folders
105
Sample Rate Conversion
105
Digitizing Sessions
107
Manual Digitizing
108
Autoconforming
108
Editing
110
Editing in the Timeline
111
Clips and Compositions
111
Clips in a Composition
111
Sample Rate Mismatch
111
Anatomy of a Clip
112
Sync Point
112
Trim Handle
112
Fade Handles
112
Waveform Display
112
Locking Clips
113
Grouping Clips
113
Gain Window
113
Clip and Selection Editing
114
Clip Properties
115
Renaming Clips
115
Selection Tab Window
116
Selection and Clip Modifiable Fields
116
Phase Invert
117
Clip Information Only Fields
117
Media Offset
117
Original Timecode
117
Media Information Only Fields
117
Selections and Region Selections
118
Media Track Information Only Fields
118
Selection Operations
118
Dragging Clips into a Composition
119
Copy and Paste
119
Selecting a Clip
119
Auto-Crossfade by Default
121
Clip Fade Commands
121
Editing Modes
122
Edit Modes Context Menu
122
Splitting Clips and Regions
123
Jog-Wheel Editing
123
Duplicate Selection
123
Playlists
124
Edit Command Highlights
124
Auto Silence Removal
129
EDL Tab Window
129
The Placement Tool
130
Absolute Sources in Edl View
130
Source - Destination Editing
132
Concept
132
Setting up a Source - Destination Environment
132
Gate Colors
132
Keyboard Shortcuts
134
2,3 and 4 Point Edits
135
Fade Editor
136
Fade Editor Tab Window
137
Toolbar
137
The Graphical Display
139
The Faders & Control Section
139
Waveform Color Change
139
Parameters & Options Section
140
Save X Fade
142
Save Fade
143
Mixer
144
Overview
145
Mixer Pages
145
Configure Page
146
Settings
146
Direct Outputs
147
Mixer Configuration Summaries
147
Strip and Bus Operations
148
Effect Management
150
Shift Order
151
Selecting, Copying and Moving Effects
151
External Effects Inserts
152
Organize Page
153
Route Page
154
Automate Page
155
MIX
156
Basic Mixer
156
Expand / Collapse
156
Bus + - Context Menus
157
Global Indicators / Buttons
159
Two Fader Row Display
159
Mixer Components
160
Input Strips
160
Direct Monitoring Input Strips
160
Mixing/Monitoring/Aux Send and Subgroup Buses
160
Multiple MIX Buses (Stems)
162
Groups
163
Channel Direct Outputs
164
Strip & Bus Channel Types
164
Aux Send Buses
165
Subgroup Buses
165
Aux Send Bus Channels
165
Aux Send Routing
168
Aux Send Buses In-Place Panning
169
Basic Strip
171
Stereo Panners
172
Strip Meters
173
Creating and Configuring Mixers
174
Mixer Configuration Wizard
175
I/O Buses Explained
176
Input Strip Types
176
Internal Return Buses
176
Mixer Delay Compensation
177
Summary
177
Delay Compensation Switching
177
Delay Compensation
178
Maximum Delay Compensation
178
Recording Bus Returns
179
Delay Compensation Detail
179
Delay Compensation of External Inputs
180
Determining Delay Compensation for External Effects Loops
180
Effects Delay Indication
180
Configuring a Blank or Existing Mixer
181
Adding Strips
181
Mixer I/O Assignments
181
Effects and Plug-Ins
181
Removing Strips
181
Ghost Effects and Plug-Ins
184
Removing, Copying or Moving Vs3 Effects and Vst Plug-Ins
184
Further Mixer Configuration Options
187
Mixer Context Pop-Up Menu
187
Dithering Options
188
Dither Type
188
Pdf (Probability Density Function)
188
Mixer Presets
189
Default Mixer
189
Storing New Mixer Presets
189
Removing Mixer Presets
189
Mixer Surround Components
190
Saving / Loading Mixer Presets
190
Speaker Controls
190
Joystick Panner
190
Surround Stem Select
190
Surround Control Window
191
Position/Speaker Control
191
Surround Panning Algorithm
191
Stereo Surround Control
192
Peak Logger
193
MT ASIO Bridge
195
Monitor Monitor ! Window
197
Monitor ! Window
197
Scope
197
Monitor ! Page
197
Buses / Externals Button
197
Speaker Sets
199
Configure Page
200
Available Sets
201
DIM Value
201
Commands
202
Output Patch
203
Speaker Delays
203
Media Manager Monitoring
204
External Metering
204
External Inputs
205
Adding an External Machine
205
Talkback
205
Setting up
207
Talkback Page
207
Foldback
213
Meter Bridge
214
Meter Bridge
215
Scope
215
Meter Bridge Switch
215
Meter Bridge Window
216
Configuring the Meter Bridge
217
Global Mute and solo Indicators
217
Automation Fader Mode and Group Indicators
220
Effects and Plug-Ins
221
Effects and Plug-Ins
222
Adding and Managing Effects
222
VS3 Plug-In Support
222
Viewing Plug-In Information
223
Common Components
223
Bypass All Effects
224
Auto Gain Compensation
224
Effects Automation
226
Parametric EQ
226
10 Bands EQ
227
Three Band Tone Control
227
Dynamics Processing
228
Delay
230
Flanger
231
MS Encoder
232
Angudion
232
Angudion II
233
Mastering Peak/Vu Meters
234
Peak-Meter
235
Global Settings and Presets
236
Vu-Meter Controls
236
Alignment Tab Settings
237
Timing Tab Settings
237
Scale Tab Settings
238
Dsd Settings Tab
239
Priority Settings Tab
239
Phase-Oscillo
240
Surround Meter
242
DC Meter
242
Modulometer
243
Function Generator
244
Wordlength Meter
245
Effects and Plug-In Automation
245
Effects Snapshots
245
Optional Plug-Ins
245
Merging Technologies
246
Flux
248
Purenotes Denoiser
250
Algorithmix
251
Arkamys
251
Vincent Burel
251
Cedar Audio Restoration Suite for Pyramix
252
Prosoniq
252
Mpex3 Timestretch and Pitch Change
252
Time Stretch and Pitch Change for Film Applications
252
Surround Post-Processing
253
Time Fit
253
Scopein
254
Quick Convert
254
VST Support
255
VST Plug-Ins
255
Multi-Channel Vst Plug-Ins
255
VST Plug-In Automation
258
Ghost Plug-Ins
259
Direct X Plug-Ins
260
External Effects
261
Automation Scope
263
Master Automation Controls
263
Global Dynamic Automation Modes
263
Snapshot Automation
263
Dynamic Automation Modes
264
Selecting Automation Modes
264
Auto-Write and Release Modes
266
Projects with Existing Automation
267
Display and Editing of Automation Data
267
Show Automation Track Versions
270
View Several Parameters
271
Undo/Redo
271
Editing Automation Data
272
Automation Settings
273
Automation in Editing and Libraries
274
Mixer and Plug-In Snapshots
274
Mixer Snapshots
274
Strip and Bus Tools
275
Strip and Bus Tools
276
Eq, Comp/Limiter/Expander
276
Sections
277
Common Features
277
Output Section
282
Bus Tools
283
Input Level
285
Routing Button Matrix
286
Group Assignment Mode Buttons
287
Delay Compensation
288
Automation Mode Switches
288
Delay Compensation / Pre-Anticipation
290
Project Processes
291
Dither
292
Mixing down Projects
293
Archiving Projects
294
Consolidating Projects
295
Converting Projects
296
Changing Project Length / Pitch
296
Reconforming a Project
296
Surround Post-Processing Projects
296
Rendering Projects
297
Process Plug-Ins
298
Effects Rack
298
Glitch Detector
300
Levelizer
300
Nova
300
Pencil
301
Prosoniq MPEX3
302
Cleaning up Project Media
302
Project Notes
302
File and Project Interchange File Interchange - Formats
304
File Interchange - Formats
304
File Size Limitations
304
Hard Drive Limitations
305
Pmf
305
WAV and BWF
305
Broadcast WAV File Tips
306
Quicktime
306
Compressed Audio File Formats
307
Codecs
307
How Compressed Audio Support Works
307
Mxf
308
File & Project Interchange with Apple Macintosh
308
Project Interchange
310
Import
312
Export
313
Aaf
314
Aes-31
316
Akai DD/Dr
318
CD Import
319
CMX Edl
322
Cue Sheets Printer
323
DAR Reel/Segment
323
DDP Import
323
Final Cut Pro XML
323
Omf
324
Import Settings
324
Open TL
325
Protools
326
Report Printer
327
SACD Edited Master Import
327
Sonic Solutions
327
Video Clips
327
Xml
328
Cue Sheet Printer
328
Customizing Pyramix
331
Customizing the User Interface
332
Toolbars and Menus
332
Workspaces
332
Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts
334
User Macros
336
Applications
337
Project Templates
338
Virtual Multi-Track
338
Player/Recorder Mode
340
Multitrack Editing
340
LTC Sync
340
Dubbing Mode
341
Virtual Tape Mode
341
Virtual Tape Format
341
Discontinuous Timecode
343
Metronome / Click Track
343
Reconforming to Original Media from Avid &/Or OMF
345
Digitizing a Tape with Discontinuous Timecode
346
Loop Recording with Simultaneous Playlist Creation
347
Timecode Midnight
347
Editing Multitrack Recordings
347
Film 24 to NTSC Sync
347
Checking AC3 Encoded Files in Pyramix
348
Working with External Machines
349
Use Auto-Chase
349
Using Freeze Mode
349
Versioning
349
Conforming and Reconforming
350
Conforming
351
CMX Edls
351
Importing a CMX EDL
351
Common CMX Variants
352
CMX Edl Import Options
352
CMX EDL Format
353
CMX Autoconform
354
Media Reconnection
354
Reconform
355
Introduction
355
Reconforming with an Existing Change EDL
355
Reconforming Using Pyramix for Picture Change Detection
359
Reconforming Using Vcube for Picture Change Detection
367
Relink to New Media
376
Machine Control
378
Control of External Device
379
External Machines
379
9-Pin (Sony P2 Protocol)
379
Setting up an External Machine
379
Pin Control of External Machine
379
Linking Functions of External and Internal Machines
380
Synchronizer
380
Chase Synchronizer
380
9-Pin Controller/Synchronizer Explained
380
Transport Control Panel
381
Internal / External Machine Panels - Features
382
Internal Machine Panel - Features
384
External Machine Panel - Features
385
Timecode Registers
387
Controllers Section
387
Freeze Mode
387
Controllers Online/Offline
387
Examples
388
Ramses MSC
390
Hardware Control Surfaces
390
Isis
390
Supported Controllers Table
390
Strip Cloning
390
Controllers Table
391
Remote Control Scope
390
Control by External Device
392
Emc
392
Pin Configuration (Pyramix Controlled by External Device)
392
OASIS Protocol
394
GPI / GPO Control
396
GPI / GPO Support
397
Gpi/O Remote Types
399
Gpi/O Input and Output Pin Configuration
399
CD/SACD Mastering Mastering a Composition to CD-R
401
Mastering a Composition to CD-R
401
IMPORTANT! - First Steps
401
CD Markers
401
Convert Text Markers to CD
401
CD/SACD Tab Window
402
Album:
402
All Markers
403
Track Inspector
404
Right Section
404
CD/SACD Tab Window Menus
405
Discs
405
Markers
406
Offsets
406
Isrc
406
CD-Text
406
View
407
Default Settings
407
Show CD Player
409
Ghost Track
410
Multiple Cds or Versions in One Project
410
Red-Book Validation
410
DDP Import
410
CD Image File / SACD Edited Master Import
411
SACD Functions
411
Exporting Projects to CD Image Files
412
CD Cue Sheets
415
Export
415
Discwrite
417
Source
417
Info
419
Target
419
Optical Drives - Important Note
421
CD Text
421
Burning a CD-R
421
DDP Masters
422
Red Book Compatible Masters
422
CD Copy
422
Tocs
422
Importing a U-Matic Tape
423
Productivity
428
Locating Clips
429
Waveform Generator Utility
429
Tab Windows
430
Tab Arrangement
430
Optimizing Pyramix
437
Use Templates
437
Pyramix File Format .PMF
437
One File Per Track Option
437
Reducing Unnecessary Disk Access
437
DSP Optimization
437
Track and Mixer Muting
437
Dsp Saving
438
DSP Allocation
439
Allocating Dsp
440
Masscore DSP Allocation
442
Use Work Spaces
443
Creating Tracks Via Paste
443
Disable Skin
443
Menus
444
Pyramix Default Menus
445
Project
445
Edit
447
View Menu
452
Clips
457
Tracks
461
Cursors & Marks
463
Selection
467
Fade Editor
468
Media
471
Automation
472
Workspaces
473
Adr
474
Machines
474
Macros
479
Settings
479
Window
479
Help
480
Settings
481
Configuration - the Settings Dialog Window
482
Settings Buttons
483
Hardware
484
Formats and Sync
484
Effective Sampling Rate
485
Audio Syncronization
486
Master Sync
486
Video/Timecode Synchronization
486
Masscore
488
I/O Interfaces
489
Master Board(#Serial No.)
489
ADAT Board Settings
490
AES II and AES II SRC Board Settings
491
I/O Interfaces
491
Aes/Ebu
491
DUAL Board Settings
493
Aes Board Settings
493
MADI Board Settings
494
SDIF Board Settings
496
TDIF Board Settings
496
HDTDM / XDTDM / Masscore Routing
498
HDTDM Routing
499
XDTDM Routing
500
Masscore
501
DXD Projects I/O Routing
501
Internal Buses
501
DSD Projects I/O Routing
502
Timecode
503
Vitc Generator
504
Burn-In Window
505
Project
506
General
506
Project Media Folder
506
Record
507
Project Mounted Media Folders
507
Composition Information
507
Media Type
510
Media Option
511
Flatten Track Numbers
511
Unique Filename Extension
511
Quiet if Creation Failed
511
Post Processing
511
Prompt for Name after Recording
511
Keep in Default Library
511
Increment Take Number
511
Clean up Media after Recording
511
Controller Mapping
512
Mixer
513
Level Meter
513
Peak and Overload Hold Time
514
Peak Level Indicator
514
Dsd Peak Filter
514
DSP Power Saving
515
Special Modes
515
Dsp Time Saving
515
Disable MIX down
515
Mixer Settings
516
Delay Compensation Policy
516
Plug-Ins Settings
517
Application
518
General
518
Alternate Backup
519
Editing
520
Nudge Settings
520
Fade Library Location
521
Playback/Record
522
Pre/Post Roll Settings
522
Fixed Cursor Settings
522
Real-Time Sampling Rate Conversion
523
Jog/Chase
524
Allow Chasing Across Midnight
525
Jog Wheel Settings
526
Jog Speed Ceiling
526
Audio Quality
527
Fast Speed Settings
527
CD/Sacd
528
Desktop Layout
529
Timeline Layout
530
Track Headers Layout
532
Keys
533
Location
534
Permanently Mounted Media Folders
534
Automation
535
Default Decompression Cache Settings
535
Time Stretch
536
Timezone Settings
536
Prosoniq MPEX3 Settings
537
Remote Control
538
Machine
538
Controller
543
Virtual Transport
547
Vcube Options
548
Troubleshooting
549
Keeping up to Date
550
Error Messages
550
Multi-Channel Audio Files
551
Audio Engine Drops Warning
551
Playback Stalls Warning
551
No Sound on Live Inputs
552
Clip Display Problems
553
Relaunch after Improper Exit
553
The I/O Status Window
554
Input Sources
554
Debug Menu
554
ADAT Daughterboard and XDTDM
556
General Troubleshooting
557
Appendices Appendix I - Mouse Modifier Keys
560
Appendix I - Mouse Modifier Keys
560
Main Editor
560
Overview
561
Middle Mouse Button
561
Notes
562
Media Folder
562
Appendix II I/O Daughter-Card Options
562
Adat Optical I/O
562
Daughter Card Support in Pyramix 6.X
566
Appendix III VS3 Control Panel
566
Saving Settings
571
Routing
571
Appendix IV - HDTDM V XDTDM V Masscore
571
Internal Bussing & I/O Capabilities
571
Appendix V Optional Features
573
Pyramix DSD / SACD
573
DXD Mixing Project
574
Dsd Project
574
Time-Code Sync
575
Cue Sequencer
575
Appendix VI 9 - Pin Connection
576
PC RS-232 Serial Port to External Sony P2 RS-422 Controller
576
Connecting an RS422 Device Using a Direct Cable
576
Cue Sequencer Control
576
Appendix VII - Mykerinos Latencies
578
Appendix IIX - Network Connections
578
Ethernet Connection & Settings
579
Synchronization with Virtual Transport
580
Appendix IX - Pyramix Ixml Implementation
582
Index
583
Numerics
584
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