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File Interchange - FormatsFileFormatsAudioFileExtension Play Rec Export DataFormatPMF pmf y y y PMFPyramix Supported Audio FilesMax # ofChannelsin a singlefileVirtuallyUnlimited(note1)InterleaveMax BitdepthMaxSampleRateblock 32bit float 384 kHzMaxFileSizevirtuallyunlimitedUniqueIdentifier(UID)in Name& PMFData Chunk(metadata)formatPMF(Proprietary)PMF (DXD) pmf y y y PMF Currentlyup to 48VirtuallyWAV wav y y y WAV Unlimited(note1)VirtuallyBWF wav y y y WAV Unlimited(note1)VirtuallyWAV wav y y y RIFF64 Unlimited(note1)VirtuallyBWF wav y y y RIFF64 Unlimited(note1)VirtuallyAIF aif y y y AIF Unlimited(note1)VirtuallySD2sd2 y y y SD2 Unlimited(note 3)(note1)VirtuallyPMI pmi y y WAV Unlimited(note1)OMF omf y y yWAVor AIFMXF mxf y y yAES3or WAVblock32bit float 352.8 kHz virtuallyunlimitedin Name& PMFPMF(Proprietary)y 32bit float 384 kHz 4GB in iXML iXMLy 32bit float 384 kHz 4Gb in BWF BWF & iXMLy 32bit float 384 kHzy 32bit float 384 kHzvirtuallyunlimitedvirtuallyunlimitedin iXML iXMLin BWF BWF & iXMLy 32bit float 384 kHz 4GB n ny 24bit 48kHz 2GB n ny 32bit float 384 kHzvirtuallyunlimitedCD TOCy 32bit float 384 kHz 2GB n ny 32bit float 384 kHzAVI avi y WAV y 32bit float 384 kHzQuickTime(note 2)mov y PCM 32bit float 192 kHzDSDIFF dff y y y DSD64DSDIFF Em dff y y DSD64Currentlyup to 16Typically2, 5 or 6y 1bit 2822 kHz virtuallyunlimitedy 1bit 2822 kHz virtuallyunlimitednnPMF(Proprietary)PMF(Proprietary)n=not supportedy=supportednote 1: While both block interleaved and sample interleaved formats may theoretically accept an unlimited number ofchannels, disk performance of multichannel sample interleaved files w ill degrade severely over 24 to 32 tracksnote 2: QuickTime Pro is required for the QuickTime handler to w ork correctly.note 3: Bew are of the fragile data fork / resource tw in file structure of (MacOS) SD2 file format, requiring special care tobe handled properly in a PC. More on this topic at the follow ing URL:File Size Limitationshttp://forum.merging.com/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=1414By design SD2 and legacy WAV or BWF files are limited to a maximum of 2GB, sometimes 4GB due to their 32bitsigned addressing (thus 31 available bits) formats, while 32bits unsigned addressing AIF files are limited to 4GB.File and Project Interchange : File Interchange - Formats 17 - 304
Please keep this in mind when recording and/or exporting to any of these formats, the 2GB/4GB limit might in factbe quite close, particularly when working with high sample rate multitrack files.Pyramix's WAV/BWF Media handler now accomodates RIFF64 removing the 2/4GB limitation. It does this in the followingway: Up to 4GB Pyramix creates a regular (legacy) WAV/BWF, but when a recorded media exceeds 4GB, forexample during a recording/render or mixdown, Pyramix will automatically and transparently start creating aRIFF64 instead of a regular WAV/BWF.When performing file interchange please be aware that the destination workstation/software must be compatiblewith RIFF64 WAV/BWF to be able to read RIFF64 WAV/BWF files.Similarly, some "old" applications may only recognize WAV/BWF as proper files if their file size remains below the2GB limit.Hard Drive LimitationsA very similar 2GB/4GB* limit can also be encountered the hard way when attempting to write large files, even inPMF format, onto storage units (hard drives, memory cards etc.) formatted using an old 32bit file system such asFAT32 or HFS.Yet another, higher, limitation also exists with IDE ATA/ATAPI drives. This will show up at around 137GB. This maybe caused by part of a system (drivers, controllers and/or old Windows version) only recognizing the 28bitaddressing of the original ATA specifications, and not the enhanced 48bits available on newer equipment. This isusually solved by installing fresh and or updated Bios/Drivers/OS.*The official limit is 4GB, but serious trouble can start at around 2GB.PMFPMF or Pyramix Media File is Merging Technologies native format. It carries a number of advantages when comparedwith others, especially where multi-channel recordings are concerned.WAV and BWF• PMF has a 64bit addressing structure, so there is no 2GB limit.• PMF can contain comprehensive proprietary metadataNote: Please see: Appendix IX - Pyramix iXML Implementation on page 582 for furtherinformation.The advantages of using interleaved PMF for multi-channel files (One file per track not selected) are:• Contiguous blocks on disk so, when reading the same block (same time position) for all the tracks at once,the disk head does not have to do long and time-consuming seeks.• It is not necessary to read samples for all tracks when only one track is required for replay. E.g. when usinga guide mix to edit a multitrack recording.• Simpler Media Management, one file instead of say, 48 for a 48 track recording.• Waveforms are embedded in the file."The only time to consider using a different file format is when material must be exported to an application thatdoes not support PMF.Wave and Broadcast Wave (BWF) files are supported by Pyramix. In Pyramix WAV/BWF is now RIFF64 compatible,so the 2/4 GB file size limitation no longer applies.The disadvantage of using WAV and BWF for interleaved multi-track recordings is that the audio is interleavedsample by sample for all channels, which may adversely impact the overall throughput of hard drives or any otherstorage media, particularly when only a subset of all channels present in such a file is being used on subsequentplayback.Example: if, in a given Pyramix project, only channels 1 and 2 out of a 48 track BWF file are being played, the harddrive's head will still have to spend the time scanning the entire data corresponding to all 48 tracks to just retrievethe useful samples corresponding to those two channels. Alternatively, PMF with its much larger channel inter-File and Project Interchange : File Interchange - Formats 17 - 305
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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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• 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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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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Mixer Peak Log WindowClick on Show
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Monitorwww.merging.com/PyramixUSER
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Note: At bottom left in the screens
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A Main grid: this matrix defines th
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CommandsTo set the Reference Volume
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Media Manager MonitoringNote: In or
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Note: Talkback is currently availab
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Note: If a seperate ‘Producer’
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9. Add two more sources and label t
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OperationThe smaller buttons vertic
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Meter Bridge WindowBy default the M
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Single RowSingle row is useful if y
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Automation Fader Mode and Group Ind
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Effects and Plug-insThis chapter de
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Channel Combo BoxShows which channe
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Effects AutomationRight-clicking ov
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The Low LPF is a shelving EQ with a
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The legend for this display is as f
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MS EncoderAs it says on the tin.Eit
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Mastering Peak/Vu MetersPeak VU Bot
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VU-Meter controlsVu-Meter Controls
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This parameter sets the level of th
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In the specific case of a DSD sessi
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Surround MeterGives a very useful i
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Integration (ms)Sets the Integratio
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Merging TechnologiesEQ-XEQ-X floati
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FluxSolera +Solera + is the flag sh
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PureNotes DenoiserPureNotes Denoise
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Frequencies AnalyzerStereo Oscillos
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Any errors encountered while parsin
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Opens the Reconform... dialog:This
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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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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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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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Output pin just drag the Remote ont
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CD/SACD Masteringwww.merging.com/Py
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(Read only) Number of the PQ Marker
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PasteCopy InfoPaste InfoValidate PQ
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Exporting Projects to CD Image File
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Audio CD Cue Sheet CompatibilityTes
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Productivitywww.merging.com/Pyramix
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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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Allocating DSPDSP allocation is set
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Menuswww.merging.com/PyramixUSER MA
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CloseImport...Export...Save as Vers
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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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Mic/Line On inputs 1 and 2 you can
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SDIF Board SettingsI/O InterfaceInp
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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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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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Appendix I - Mouse Modifier KeysMai
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ExamplesProject @ 192kHzAES II SRCS
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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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