Note

title	Pyramix v14 Keys

Important:
Pyramix 14 requires Pyramix v14 keys.
To get a free upgrade, you need a valid ASM contract and contact your Sales Partner, providing your SafeNet Dongle Serial number and/or Cloud Activation Key number.
Do not install this version if you do not yet have valid keys

Table of Contents

Installation

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- Pyramix 14 runs on the new Pyramix 14 keys as of the Release Candidate.
- Pyramix 14 runs on the same MassCore as the 25^th Anniversary HotFix 3, RTX64 v3.7.4.5222
- The Pyramix 14 installer comes only as a 64bit version (64bit OS)
- Pyramix 14 users must refer to the Pyramix 14 Installation Guide for details
- Before you perform a Windows 10 update on a system already running a MassCore version it will be important for users to remove MassCore from the MT Security MassCore tab prior to performing a system update. Details below.
  Take note that when selecting uninstall MassCore you will need to reboot your system as the uninstallation is completed during the system reboot.
  Note #1
  We highly recommend users to defer the Windows updates, so that it does not harm your system here for details on how to defer updates on Windows 10 or on Windows 11
  Windows 10 and 11 users should never update to Beta Windows version or major new updates before making sure they are supported by Merging.
  Windows 11 Defer Updates.
  
  Note #2
  Users wanting to perform a Windows version update must follow the procedure here https://confluence.merging.com/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=68288591
  Users that apply Windows updates must refer to the Merging Compatible Windows updates here Once you have updated your Windows 10, follow the Pyramix and MassCore installation.
  Note #3
  Pyramix 14 running MassCore mode is not supported and certified under Windows 11.

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Windows 11 Compatibility - Native/ASIO

Pyramix 14.0.3 Hotfix 2 is now compatible with Windows 11, in Native mode, along with Merging Audio Device ASIO driver (for third party ASIO device, please consult the manufacturer website).
MassCore is currently not compatible with Windows 11.

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Known limitation: Only 48kHz Dolby Atmos Masters are supported for now as export. If the source project is set at a different sampling rate then the Mixdown process will convert automatically to 48kHz using the highest quality settings of the Hepta sampling rate converter.
Terminology mismatch: Pyramix Divergence is equivalent to Dolby Atmos Size and imported and exported as such.

Improvements

Hotfix 2: Pyramix and Ovation Native compatible with Windows 11 . Pyramix and Ovation Native-ASIO versions are now compatible with Windows 11, along with the Merging Audio Device driver v2.2.
For third party ASIO hardware compatibility with Windows 11, please consult the manufacturer documentation.
MassCore version is currently not compatible with Windows 11.
Hotfix 2 : Dolby Atmos Master Configuration - Assignment : Routing Safe - Prevents the Update Dolby Atmos Renderer button automatic routing mechanism to modify the output routing of the specified channels.
This can be useful when using additional Monitoring busses, LTC send, ...
Note : the previous Number of bus channels connected to the Dolby Atmos Renderer Input setting has been removed.
Hotfix 2 : Dolby Atmos Master Export - Force Start Time at 01:00:00:00 - Sets the start time of the exported Dolby ADM Master file(s) to 01:00:00:00.
Hotfix 2 : Aux Groups routing to Object Busses - Aux Groups can now be routed to Object Busses.
Note: As for Multichannel strips, Aux Groups have to be connected to object busses by following the strip channel count granularity, i.e. stereo strips should be patched in the object router to 1/2, or 3/4, or 5/6, etc… 5.1 strips should be patched to 1/2/3/4/5/6 or 7/8/9/10/11/12, etc.
Hotfix 1 : Atmos ADM Import - Option for adding CD Markers
Hotfix 1 : Dolby Atmos Connect Advanced menu
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- Status and log of the current connection
- Server - Custom Server option, allowing the user to manually enter the IP address of the computer hosting the Dolby Atmos Renderer.
- Update Dolby Atmos Renderer button
Hotfix 1 : Dolby Atmos Connect - Update Dolby Atmos Renderer
When Pyramix is connected to a Dolby Atmos Renderer, the Update Dolby Atmos Renderer is now also available on the mixer top right button.
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Dolby Atmos Connect feature updated: Revamped dialog, and now able to transmit Mapping, Description, Group, Binaural render mode, Downmix and Trim Controls, as well as the Mixer Bus output routing.
Dolby Atmos Renderer 3.7 (or above) required.
A new Dolby Atmos button has been added on the mixer top row.
By clicking on it, any Dolby Atmos Renderer present on the network or on the computer will be detected.
Simply select the detected device to connect it. The Dolby Atmos button will then turn green.
To disconnect, click on the green Dolby Atmos button and unselect the detected device.
To send the Dolby Atmos Configuration to the Renderer, please now go in Project > Edit Dolby Atmos Master Configuration and click on Update Dolby Atmos Renderer.
Busses with Auro 3D layouts: Mappable to Atmos in the Edit Dolby Atmos Master Configuration and Export Dolby Atmos ADM Master.
3D Panner updated: New Dolby Atmos Zones, Elevation and Snap features, to accommodate Dolby Atmos workflow.
3D Panning mode enabled by default in new projects.
VS3 Generator plugin - LTC Generator: Timecode generator option available in the VS3 Generator plugin, allowing to output LTC on an audio track.
Note: Since Pyramix 14 / Ovation 10 Hotfix 1, the Mute on Stop option is enabled by default.

Current Limitations :
In Background recorders, will generate an internal timer TC
Reverse Playback not supported.