Pyramix^TM Native
 

The new Pyramix^TM V6 Native configuration is a software only version of Pyramix^TM that meet the needs of radio broadcasters, small post facilities, midi studios and CD mastering houses requiring a professional, but low cost, or portable solution to their audio recording, editing, mixing and mastering needs.

You can now specify Pyramix^TM Native in the same way as the main Pyramix^TM system with the same application specific software packs for Post, Mastering, Music and Broadcast.

Running on any suitable Windows® XP or Vista® desk-top or lap-top PC, as well as Mac Book Pro under Bootcamp/Windows, Pyramix^TM Native retains all the real-time editing and mixing capabilities of Merging’s main Pyramix^TM system and supports all the same audio formats including PMF, WAV, BWF, AIFF, OMF and CD Image files that can be mixed within the same project.
 

The integral video playback and Midi Synchronisation are also standard (except Broadcast Pack configuration) utilising Merging’s Virtual Transport technology. Unlike Pyramix^TM MassCore^TM V6.0 Native runs directly under the Windows operating system and while the software has the same configurations as Pyramix^TM MassCore^TM there will be unspecified limitations especially at the higher sample rates and depending on the PC specification. All Pyramix^TM Native configurations are fully upgradable to the MassCore^TM capabilities at any time.

 Pyramix^TM V6.0 Native General Features

• Real-time (instantaneous) Editing Model
• Unlimited User Defined Fade/Xfade Curves and Parameters
• Software supports up to 96 Simultaneous I/O Channels (Broadcast Pack Native limited to 24 I/O)
• Software Unlimited Editing (Virtual) Tracks
• Comprehensive Dynamic and Snapshot Automation
• Sample Rates of 44.1kHz to 192kHz
•  Audio Format Support Includes WAV, BWF, OMF, AAF, PMF, RIFF64, AIF, SD2, MP3. MXF (optional).
• Supported Interchange Formats: OMF, AAF, XML, Final Cut XML, CMX-EDL, AES31, OpenTL, DAR, Protools 5.x
• Advanced Media Manager
• Full Support of multi-channel VST Plug-ins on inputs as well as inserts on Auxes and Buses
• Monitoring Talkback and External sources selection
• Networking Capabilities as Standard
• Supports USB and FireWire audio Interface devices such as MBox2, Focusrite, Lexicon, Roland and many more listed below.
• Fully Compatible and Interchangeable with Pyramix^TM MassCore^TM projects
• Upgradable to MassCore^TM Technology at any time.

 Audio Interfaces for Pyramix^TM Native

Pyramix^TM Native has been primarily designed for, as its name implies, “native” audio editing on laptop computers, using their on-board audio hardware. Pyramix^TM Native is therefore designed to be compatible with many audio interfaces supporting ASIO and can also be compatible with Windows WDM Direct Sound / Direct Capture devices, typically portable PCs on-board audio cards. For performances and stability under heavy loads, we recommend the use of ASIO compatible equipment, with typical buffer settings of 512 to 1024 Samples or more.
 
Here is the list of the 3rd party Audio Interfaces that we have tested (using appropriate ASIO drivers) and found compatible with Pyramix 5.0 SP1, 6.0 and above.
 
While compatibility is not restricted to this list of certified I/O devices since, as a general rule most (if not all) audio interfaces compliant with ASIO 2.0 specifications should operate properly with Pyramix Native, in no event can Merging Technologies be held responsible if you are having troubles using any audio interface other than the ones listed here:

Compatibility is not restricted to this list and as a general rule all audio interfaces compliant with ASIO specifications should operate appropriately with Pyramix^TM Native.
However, the tests conducted were made on a few specific platforms and a guarantee that performances will be optimal obviously cannot be extended to all PC platforms available on the market. Therefore, we recommend that you thoroughly test a desired third party audio interface unit with your own computer system before committing to purchase.

*Validated with Ethersound ES220 2x I/O units, therefore only stereo I/O was tested. However, there should be no issue utilizing more I/O channels, up to the specified maximum I/O count of 4 for Pyramix^TM Native, respectively 8 for Pyramix^TM Native w/ Media Bundle.