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Integration (ms)Sets the Integration time in millisecondsHideHides the ModulometerFunction GeneratorThis oscillator can produce a Sine wave, a Pulse wave, a Triangular (Sawtooth) wave, DC and White or Pink Noise.Function Generator floating WindowsEffects and Plug-Ins : Function Generator 13 - 244
Wordlength MeterThe Wordlength Meter (or Bit Meter) allows you to view the effective wordlength of a signal.Wordlength Meter floating WindowBear in mind that, once you apply any gain adjustment (e.g. a fader set anywhere other than 0dB) the signal willbecome 32 bit float data.Effects and Plug-in AutomationEffects SnapshotsAll signal processing parameters in Pyramix VS3 Effects Plug-ins can be fully automated dynamically in the samemanner as the Mixer controls. Please see Dynamic Automation Modes on page 264.Note: For information about differences when automating VST Plug-ins Please see: VSTPlug-in Automation on page 258Effect Settings can be easily stored and recalled by dragging them to/from libraries.Creating Effects SnapshotsHold Alt + Shift, then click and drag from the horizontal bar next to the Channel combo box in a Plug-in windowto the library where you want to store the settings, then release. A new item, of the type Mixer Snapshot, is storedin the library. The snapshot is given the name of the plug-in by default. The new item is automatically highlightedso, if you wish to change the default name, simply type the new name and hit Enter to confirm. The name of thesnapshot can be subsequently changed by clicking on the name in the library, then entering the new name.Note: In some plug-ins Alt + Shift click and drag will work on any of the horizontal sectiontitle bars and in others from anywhere on the plug-in window where the cursorchanges to .Using Effects SnapshotsSimply click and drag a snapshot from a user library to a plug-in of the same type as the original and release anywhereon the surface where the cursor changes toAnywhere the snapshot cannot be dropped, or if the snapshot plug-in type does not match the target plug-in, thecursor changes toOptional Plug-insOptional Pyramix plug-ins. For operating instructions please see each plug-in’s guide.Effects and Plug-Ins : Wordlength Meter 13 - 245
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8 Editing 110Editing in the Timelin
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11 Monitor 196Monitor ! Window 197S
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15 Strip and Bus Tools 275Strip and
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Ramses MSC 390Hardware Control Surf
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ADR 474Machines 474Macros 479Settin
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Internal Bussing & I/O Capabilities
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Thank you!Congratulations on your p
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• Full Delay Compensation (VS3 an
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Pyramix Virtual Studio OverviewPyra
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DSP(Mykerinos DSP Systems) or Core
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The default X-fade can be modified
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OverviewMassCore is an extremely po
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Core Load IndicatorsIn MassCore bas
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Note: These bars should be ignored
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OverviewEditing ProjectProjects are
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10. Click Next. The New Project Wiz
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HousekeepingAudition PlayMedia Fold
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N.B. In Pyramix User Libraries, the
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• A list of Pyramix Projects and/
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The left hand pane shows Libraries
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Library MenusThe Edit, View and Tri
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Consolidate(Libraries only) Opens t
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OptionsOpens the Library Settings d
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Quick ExportEnables Pyramix Master
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This module is initially aimed at p
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TimeZone Properties - BasicScaling
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When checked, the level of the high
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Managing Media FoldersChoose a medi
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The Mounting Rules dialog can be fo
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This will open a browser Window:Nav
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Using Offline/Reference LibrariesWh
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TracksAdding TracksEach Project has
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Other types of strip can be selecte
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Multiple tracksYou can also delete
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Record Ready - Recording commences
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Tracks Tab WindowThe Track Tab Wind
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If YES the automation envelope is d
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The rest of the fieldsAll the other
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Transport and Navigationwww.merging
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Clicking on the arrow opens a sub-m
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• Frames• Samples• [ms]• CD
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Bars & Beats Scale BarAs with the o
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value of 24.0 results in a Tempo of
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MarkersMarkers are shown in a Marke
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The slider varies the jog response
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Transport Control PanelPressing the
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The OverviewOverview Tab WindowThe
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Getting Audio into Pyramix Virtual
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Record Punch In (Auto)After Recordi
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3. Selecting Properties opens the S
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Manual DigitizingAutoconforming1. I
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Editingwww.merging.com/PyramixUSER
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Anatomy of a ClipMany Edit Commands
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Clip and Selection EditingMaster Cl
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Clips Rename open the Rename Clips
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TracksShows the tracks the media wa
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the Track on which you right-clicke
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Editing ModesThe current Editing Mo
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Tim Fade InTrim Fade In Symmetrical
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Delete and RippleCut and RipplePast
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Normalize Example:In this case with
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list shows information concerning t
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Source - Destination EditingConcept
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The menu item Edit > Source - Desti
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Fade Editorwww.merging.com/PyramixU
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Select/Edit Next FadeZoom around th
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• When the Force Safe box is chec
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Save X FadeThe dialog box opens wit
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Mixerwww.merging.com/PyramixUSER MA
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Configure PageMixer Configure PageI
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Strip and Bus operationsOnce select
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Effect ManagementClicking on Effect
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Right-clicking on an installed plug
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Wizard...Opens the Configuration Wi
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Mix !Basic MixerAutomatic Delay Com
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ColorsBus paths can be colored to a
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Mixer ComponentsInput StripsMixer I
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Multiple Mix Buses (Stems)Mono / St
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Channel Direct OutputsAll input str
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• Surround Center (Cs)By Default
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Aux Send RoutingWhen a Strip feedin
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Note: When IP:Off is displayed in t
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Stereo PannersPyramix offers a comp
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M&S Stereo StripsWhat is M&S?M&S st
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Checking the Connect automatically
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Delay CompensationDelay Compensatio
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When the Input Strip Mode is set to
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utton indicates that the effect is
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Ghost Effects and Plug-insEssential
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External InsertTo add an External I
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Show DistributionWhen checked, a na
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Saving / Loading Mixer PresetsMixer
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Level MeterToggles the main display
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Page 196 and 197: Monitorwww.merging.com/PyramixUSER
Page 198 and 199: Note: At bottom left in the screens
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Page 202 and 203: CommandsTo set the Reference Volume
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Page 212 and 213: OperationThe smaller buttons vertic
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Page 216 and 217: Meter Bridge WindowBy default the M
Page 218 and 219: Single RowSingle row is useful if y
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Page 224 and 225: Channel Combo BoxShows which channe
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Page 228 and 229: The Low LPF is a shelving EQ with a
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Page 232 and 233: MS EncoderAs it says on the tin.Eit
Page 234 and 235: Mastering Peak/Vu MetersPeak VU Bot
Page 236 and 237: VU-Meter controlsVu-Meter Controls
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Page 242 and 243: Surround MeterGives a very useful i
Page 246 and 247: Merging TechnologiesEQ-XEQ-X floati
Page 248 and 249: FluxSolera +Solera + is the flag sh
Page 250 and 251: PureNotes DenoiserPureNotes Denoise
Page 252 and 253: Frequencies AnalyzerStereo Oscillos
Page 254 and 255: Prosoniq MPEX3 dialogA comprehensiv
Page 256 and 257: VST ScannerTo Load VST plug-ins in
Page 258 and 259: VST Plug-in AutomationVST plug-in a
Page 260 and 261: Direct X Plug-insin Pyramix V6.1, D
Page 262 and 263: Automationwww.merging.com/PyramixUS
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Page 272 and 273: Editing Automation dataAutomation d
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Page 278 and 279: Input SectionColor bar indicates Se
Page 280 and 281: De-Compress SwitchSwitches the comp
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3. In the Record section, choose to
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To allow for limited further editin
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SourceOffers a mutually exclusive c
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Glitch DetectorFinds Glitches and P
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The + and - buttons zoom in and out
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File Interchange - FormatsFileForma
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leaving in blocks of typically 64 k
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Mounting RulesIn addition to the ge
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Project InterchangeInterchangeForma
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ImportProject > Import opens this w
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AAFPyramix can import and export pr
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Navigate to the required drive/fold
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AKAI DD/DRPyramix is capable of rec
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SettingsSettings pops up a dialog b
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Keep open keeps the CD Import windo
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ScopeThe following items are import
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ProToolsNote: Please see also: the
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Cancel aborts the import operation.
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Adds a graphic preview of the Cue-S
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Customizing the User InterfacePyram
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Customizing Keyboard ShortcutsWe st
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User MacrosMacros are sequences of
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Project TemplatesPyramix provides t
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Player/Recorder ModeMultitrack Edit
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Launch the Virtual Tape Format appl
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View > Scales / Toolbars and clicki
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keeps track of the proper naming, m
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Mix/Editing for TV shot in NTSC and
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Conforming and Reconformingwww.merg
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The CMX EDL Import Options main dia
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Any errors encountered while parsin
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Opens the Reconform... dialog:This
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Step 2Pyramix automatically conform
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Step 2Select Project > Import and c
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Step 3Repeat Step2 with the same op
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Step 6The Pyramix Project has now b
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Step 8The Video Reference Tracks (w
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Pyramix Version 1 Project with Audi
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Step 3The new video file, Version 2
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A file Open Browser Window opens:Py
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Step 5Pyramix automatically conform
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Relink to New MediaOpens a dialog o
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Machine Controlwww.merging.com/Pyra
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Linking Functions of External and I
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Internal / External Machine panels
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LocatePressing theLocate button pop
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Record and Edit controlsThe first f
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Examples:Jog Wheel ModeThe buttons
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ScopePyramix can control and be con
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Then select: Pyramix : Download : D
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OASIS ProtocolOASIS is a generic TC
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GPI / GPO Controlwww.merging.com/Py
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Output pin just drag the Remote ont
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CD/SACD Masteringwww.merging.com/Py
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Simply right-click on a selection o
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(Read only) Number of the PQ Marker
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PasteCopy InfoPaste InfoValidate PQ
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CD Offset default parametersThese p
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Track Clicking on the third from th
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Exporting Projects to CD Image File
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Mixer SourcesPick two appropriate b
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Audio CD Cue Sheet CompatibilityTes
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Source - Pyramix CD ImageDiscWrite
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CD-R/CD-RWWhen a CD-R(RW) is the se
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3. Also in the Target section, clic
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Procedure1. Before launching DiscWr
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Note: Detailed connection diagrams
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Productivitywww.merging.com/Pyramix
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Simply launch the Waveform Generato
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Note: The centre button is only ava
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Overview Tab Window in place above
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The All Settings > Timeline Layout
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of say 64 inputs by 64 outputs with
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Allocating DSPDSP allocation is set
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MassCore DSP AllocationNote: MassCo
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Menuswww.merging.com/PyramixUSER MA
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CloseImport...Export...Save as Vers
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Undo clip(s) moveUndo history >Redo
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First select the Clip or group of C
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View MenuView menuFixed Cursor whil
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Tracks >Zoom 4 Recall Preset Zoom 4
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Show all TabsShows all Tabs in dock
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Nudge to Next EditNudges the select
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Starting Numbering at:Items Separat
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Synchronize Tracks & StripsThe audi
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Nudge Cursor to Previous ClipNudge
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Prompt for Marker Name at insertion
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Select Clip(s) under Cursor Selects
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Audition Out with CurveAudition Out
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AutomationAutomation menuAutomation
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ADRFor details of the ADR Menu plea
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EndPunch >EndPunch SelectionPunch S
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Fast RewindScan ForwardScan RewindS
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HelpHelp menuThe Help Menu gives qu
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OverviewPyramix is massively config
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HardwareFormats and SyncAll Setting
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MasterIn a multi-board system, this
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MassCoreNote: The MassCore mode is
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ADAT Board SettingsNote: These sett
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Sampling Rate ConvertersGrayed out
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Mic/Line On inputs 1 and 2 you can
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SDIF Board SettingsI/O InterfaceInp
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HDTDM / XDTDM / MassCore RoutingThe
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XDTDM RoutingAll Settings Hardware
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Manual RoutingDouble-clicking the f
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the optional Video/TC interface. To
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ProjectGeneralThe General Page has
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Prefix with Track NameWhen checked
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If Wave is chosen as the Format the
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This mode makes Pyramix work like a
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Peak and Overload Hold TimeSets the
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Mixer SettingsStereo Pan LawThe dro
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ApplicationGeneralPlatformAudio pro
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Displays and sets the alternative l
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Playback/RecordAll Settings Applica
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Jog/ChaseHigh Quality Clips will be
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Jog Wheel SettingsPresetThe combo b
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CD/SACDAll Settings Application CD/
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TimeLine layoutFor all the color op
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Track Headers LayoutAll Settings Ap
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LocationAll Settings Application Lo
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where no previous pass exists. This
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Formant TypeRemote ControlMachineTh
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SettingsInhibit Video RecordWhen ch
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Send In/Out Preset optionsBy defaul
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AddPops up the Controller propertie
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Effects stems it is common practice
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Clients State SavingToggles between
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Troubleshooting is always a moving
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No Sound on Live InputsPlease caref
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The I/O Status windowThe I/O status
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This is the size of the buffer used
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Dr. Watson Screenshot 1Then, once a
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Appendix I - Mouse Modifier KeysMai
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NotesLeft Mouse ButtonDrag the note
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ExamplesProject @ 192kHzAES II SRCS
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TASCAM TDIFThe TASCAM TDIF daughter
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PlatformThis drop-down list determi
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Buses Mode and DSP AllocationWhen P
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Bussing CapabilitiesNote 1Bussing c
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Settings > All Settings > Formats &
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Cue Sequencer ControlThe Cue Sequen
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Appendix VII - Mykerinos Latencies1
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IPCONFIG followed by Enter. The IP
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Appendix IX - Pyramix iXML Implemen
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Numerics2,3 and 4 Point Edits 1359-
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Composition LibraryLibrariesComposi
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Fixed Cursor Settings 522Fixed or M
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Window 216Meter Decay integration t
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Record ModeSafety 104Record Name 10
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TTab Windows 430Tail to Beginning 1
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