PYRAMIX Virtual Studio - Third-party Plug-ins

  Available from Merging Sales Partner network

 

Pyramix is based on an open-platform architecture that accepts not only Direct-X, VST plug-ins, but also dedicated third party VS3 plug-ins. These are developed by some of the leading companies in their respective fields and, where relevant, can operate in real-time on the Mykerinos high performance DSP board offering unmatched quality and ultra-low latency.

Merging welcomes additional third parties to develop custom effects with the help of the VS3 Effect SDK.


 
 
 

 FLUX::

 

Every Flux:: Dynamic Processor plug-in uses some exclusive algorithms that endows them with an incredibly clear and natural sound.
In addition, here are some of the key features that make our plug-in the best available for dynamic processing in the digital domain:

  • An analog like metering. RMS values are more useful than dB-fs when setting a dynamic processor.

  • The "Angel's Share" parameter takes account of the signal for intelligent relaxation of the compressor action.

  • The "Hysteresis" parameter allows compressing and de-compressing independently of the sound level and can be mixed with the standard compression scheme.

  • The Auto Release features an unique algorithm that avoids typical pumping effect

  • A delay line can be inserted in the signal path to produce a null attack time.

  • The A/B compare and Morphing section enables ultra fast and precise operations.

For demos, more info, and purchasing, please visit www.fluxhome.com or contact your Merging local Sales Partner

Website: www.fluxhome.com


 

PureNotes

PureNotes Denoiser for Pyramix is a new noise reduction system from the French plug-in developer Flux::, based in Orleans.
The PureNotes technology is centred on the work done in signal separation by the inventors, PureNotes Ltd in the UK, over the last 12 years. This work resulted in a totally different approach to noise removal compared with classical approaches. The PureNotes algorithms analyze the music in short frames (from tens to a few thousand samples at a time) and for each frame identifies the noise and music components. The noise components are then removed, using an intelligent algorithm which further examines the frames to ensure that music with characteristics similar to noise is not removed.
All processing is linear phase, preserving the phase characteristics of the original signal. The signal identification and separation can be automated, done semi-automatic or manual and the process can be applied to material at all sample rates from 44.1kHz to 352.8kHz (DXD).
 
   

Solera
 

  

Solera is the flag ship of the Flux:: Dynamic Processor family. It is primarily designed for mastering and re-mastering applications. However, it can also be used as a regular dynamic processor for superior sonic quality and distortion free operation. Solera implements 4 different detectors and envelop generators in parallel and simultaneous: compressor, de-compressor, expander and de-expander. All can be independently switched on or off and implement an activity display near to their controls. For each you can set the threshold, the ratio and a knee.

   

Pure Compressor
 

Pure Compressor is the compressor section of the Solera.

It uses the exclusive “Angel’s Share” and “Hysteresis” algorithms developed by FLUX::

Pure Compressor produces a wild range of compressions from ultra clean subtle compressions to classic heavy pumping ones. It’s up to your artistical choices not to the technology limitations.
   

Pure Expander
 

 


Pure Expander is the expander section of the Solera.

The exclusive the “Angel’s Share” algorithm developed by FLUX:: allows you to remove unwanted noise or reverberation without adding a processed character to your sound. Pure Expander produces a wild range of expansion process from subtle expansions to hard noise-gate like ones.

   

Pure DCompressor

 

  

Pure DCompressor is the de-compressor section of the Solera.

It uses the exclusive the “Angel’s Share” and “Hysteresis” algorithms developed by FLUX::

Pure DCompressor allows you to restore the original dynamic of a sound. It‘s very useful for heavily compressed signal. Pure DCompressor adds some naturalness.
 
   

Pure DExpander

 

  

Pure DExpander is the de-expander section of the Solera.

It uses the exclusive the “Angel’s Share” algorithm developed by FLUX::

Pure DExpander enhances the low levels of the sound. The specialization information is magnified. Pure DExpander also makes your sound more compact. The “Angel’s Share” algorithm permits some heavy processing while keeping an organic character.

   

 Merging


EQ-X is a five band fully parametric EQ with independent control of Filter Type, Gain boost and cut, Frequency, and Q factor (bandwidth) for each band.

EQ-X offers Extreme definition filtering at sampling frequencies up to DXD with notch, low pass, hi-pass, peak and shelving filter types available.

The state space filter design of this Extreme Definition Equalizer has been specifically optimized to deal with the highest audio resolutions while still permitting very low noise & distortion, typically offering a THD+N of better than -110dB, throughout the entire audible (and even non-audible) range.

Of course, this new digital filter's topography, while designed with high sample rate in mind, also offers the extra benefits and low noise to 1FS equalization.



 
   

 ARKAMYS


Upmix5 by Arkamys, the new standard in 5.1 creation

With UpMix5 by Arkamys, upmix any stereo source to a 5.1 multichannel output. Now available as a plug-in for Merging Technologies' Pyramix Virtual Studio V5.

Whether it is for postproduction and broadcast, UpMix5 by Arkamys is the perfect solution for creating 5.1 material. Especially designed for audio professionals who need the best tools.

More info here: www.arkamys.com/upmix5

You can download a zipped product brochure here




 

 CEDAR Audio Restoration Suite for Pyramix

CEDAR for Pyramix - service pack v3.0.2



 

CEDAR Audio is pleased to announce a service upgrade to CEDAR for Pyramix™. This makes the package fully compatible with dual CPU machines (and machines with CPU hyperthreading), increases processing power and, in the case of Retouch™ v3 for Pyramix, speeds processing still further.

Cedar's website:

Cedar for Pyramix page on Cedar's website:

Downloads:

Cedar for Pyramix FAQ:


For further information, questions or to notify CEDAR Audio of a possible bug,  please contact support@cedaraudio.com

 
 
CEDAR dehiss for Pyramix
 

 

Dehiss for Pyramix is the final element in the complete restoration suite for Pyramix. Together with CEDAR's declick, decrackle, dethump and Retouch™ packages, it provides a fully-featured package for cleaning up audio for post, CD and DVD mastering, soundtrack restoration, broadcast, and sound archives.

It is remarkably simple to use, but is nonetheless a powerful and effective package that allows you to:

  • audition cleaned audio and adjust parameters in real-time

  • render back to disk in a fraction of real-time

  • clean multiple channels simultaneously

With just three parameters to adjust, anyone can master dehiss in minutes. However, this is no cheap plug-in. Dehiss for Pyramix was created by the same team that developed the superior algorithms for CEDAR Cambridge™ and the CEDAR Duo™ dehisser, so users can obtain top-quality results with minimum fuss and maximum productivity.

 

 

CEDAR Retouch
 

  

The science of eliminating coughs, scuffs, page turns, creaky piano pedals, and even car horns

CEDAR Retouch is a huge leap forward in sound processing technology. Unlike conventional restoration tools, it allows you to define the temporal and spectral content of the sound you want to remove. This makes it possible to identify noises as varied as coughs, squeaky chairs, page turns, the creak of a piano pedal and even car horns.

Once identified, unwanted sounds are replaced seamlessly with audio that matches the surrounding signal. All other audio remains untouched.

Retouch is available for all models of Pyramix, operates at high sample rates, and offers 64-bit internal resolution.

In photography, "retouching" is the art of identifying and removing unwanted blemishes from a picture to produce a perfect image. CEDAR Retouch brings this concept into the audio world, allowing you to remove unwanted acoustic events from a signal.

When all else fails... Retouch gives you complete control.

 

 
 
CEDAR declick for Pyramix
 

 

CEDAR Declick for Pyramix performs at high speed without sacrificing CEDAR quality, and addresses the widest possible range of scratch and click removal problems.

It allows the user to process part or all of an entire playlist as an off-line process. Remarkably, there is no need for user-controls, and the automatic process will cope with even the most severely damaged audio.

Auto declick allows the user to process part or all of an entire playlist as an off-line process. Remarkably, there is no need for user-controls, and the automatic process will cope with even the most severely damaged audio.

Manual declick incorporates a new algorithm capable of restoring clicks and other problems - such as drop-outs and digital errors - of up to 2,000 samples duration. It is particularly suitable for repairing optical soundtracks, and ideal for restoring audio that suffers from problems for which standard declick algorithms are not optimised.

 
 
CEDAR decrackle for Pyramix
 

 

CEDAR decrackle for Pyramix removes the tiny clicks, crackles and "grunge" from vintage discs and vinyl LPs, eliminates many types of buzz, and can be extremely effective at reducing amplitude distortions.

With no parameters for you to worry about, CEDAR's adaptive algorithms identify and remove all of these noises automatically, making it as applicable to film soundtrack restoration, audio forensics and broadcast as it is to traditional audio restoration jobs such as CD remastering.

 
 
CEDAR dethump for Pyramix
 

 


 

CEDAR dethump for Pyramix is unique - no other process can analyse and restore damaged signal of up to 50,000 samples (approximately one second) duration.

This makes dethump the world's best tool for removing many of the previously intractible problems associated with optical soundtracks, as well as for restoring damaged cylinders and discs. For modern material, dethump will cure microphone thumps and remove many other low-frequency disturbances within the signal.

Dethump uses the data in and around the damaged signal to build up a picture of what the low frequency data should have been had the thump not occurred. The process then replaces the thump with restored low frequency audio, leaving the undamaged high frequency data unaffected. This makes dethump the world's best tool for removing many of the previously intractible problems associated with optical soundtracks, as well as for restoring damaged cylinders and discs, and for cleaning modern recordings when, for example, microphones and stands are bumped.

Dethump utilises floating-point processing to ensure the highest possible sound quality throughout the system. Processing is very rapid, thus allowing near instant evaluation of the result.,
   

 VB AUDIO SOFTWARE

 

VB Audio Software plug-ins for Pyramix

Vincent Burel's website : www.vb-audio.com

For demos, more info, and purchasing, please contact your Merging local Sales Partner

  

 

 

 

Aphro Reverb

 

Aphro-V1.5 is a real-time Digital Effects Processor with outstanding quality. It is specially created to simulate sonorous atmosphere and room effects, in a realistic way. The handling philosophy is made simple and practical thanks to a wide range of presets, which allow the user to select a preset matching the best desired effect, and then to use the different interfaces in order to further adjust it, according to his preferences. Grouping parameters by theme, gave us the idea of creating a modular and ergonomic user interface. The Main interface enables you specially to reach Multi Dialog Box, in order to gain the expected result. For a detailed information you may download our more detailed explanation below.
(DSD compatibility: FULL)

 

C-Limiter

 

This brickwall limiter strictly ensures the audio level to be bound to a given limit. Velocity reaction setting enables you to directly control distortion level and therefore adapts the limiter’s behavior to desired musical treatment.
(DSD compatibility: NO**)
 

 

Stereomanager

 

  

Basic tool created to manage the stereo image, it includes phase control (from mono to out of phase), phase reverse on each channel, quasi stereo algorithm by bandwidth spreading left-right, mono contour to get back centered low frequency, stereo expander to amplify the stereophonic differences and inter-aural shifting by left-right time differences.
(DSD compatibility: MEDIUM*)
 

 

VB Striptool

 

All the bare necessary to perform a professional mixing task. This all in one tool allows you to get all the usual processing for mixing with a minimal DSP load: Trim, double 4 bands parametric EQ, compressor, sidechain de-esser, expander, gate, 12, 24, 36 db/octave low pass and high pass filters (HPF can be used as a DC-Offset remover), EQ routable into the sidechain, Global Meter Bridge for all VB Striptools inserted in the console.
(DSD compatibility: FULL)
 

 

Compressors

 

The complete series (red and blue) of high quality compressor/decompressor. The M-Compressor version enables you to handle a multi-channel sidechain in a complex way, letting you control the compression’s behavior in a surround mix.
(DSD compatibility: NO**)
 

 

C10 Limiter

10 band F.I.R Compressor Limiter for ultimate Mastering and complicated restoration task. The C10 allows you to consider the bandwidth as 10 separate octaves, perfectly extracted in real time. Each band (octave) includes different processing before the final mix stage: phase, dynamic, gain, panoramic, delay, limiter. The C10 is endowed with a complete PEAK RMS PHASE measurement module as well as a preset manager.
(DSD compatibility : NO**)

EQpro Pack

  

All usual Equalizer cells are available in this plug-in series, specifically optimized for the Mykerinos Board. Peak EQ, LPF, HPF, Band Pass, High and low Shelving, and notch (feedback remover).
(DSD compatibility: MEDIUM *)
 

Tone-X

  

The world’s first and only F.I.R. equalizer pack working in real time, without processing delay. These passive equalizer emulations allow for a non resonant audio processing, giving sound treatment a transparent and pristine quality. The Tone-Param is a complete parametric equalizer while Tone-Shelf cuts audio bandwidth in two distinct parts and let you adjust balance between high and low frequencies.
(DSD compatibility: FULL)
 

Chorus Series

  

This pack includes 4 delay modulation plug-ins, providing classical modulated delay effects such as: Flanger, Chorus, Tremolo, and much more.
(DSD compatibility: MEDIUM *)
 

GEQ series 1

  

The GEQ series 1 is a set of graphic equalizer available in 15, 21, 31, 41 et 61 bands, created by banks of cascaded IIR 1st order low pass filters, respectively in 3/4, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, and1/6th of octave.
(DSD compatibility: MEDIUM *)
 

MultiTap Delay

  

Basic delay which works by defining TAP (up to 16). Each TAP is based on a time (delay), a gain (positive or negative), a LPF/HPF control, a panoramic knob (Left–Right). The TAPs can be set with the mouse on a scale given by a BPM tempo. This simple tool (in 3 versions 1K, 2K and 10K according to available Mykerinos board memory) will enable you to create long echoes or small rhythmic repetitions.
(DSD compatibility: MEDIUM *)
 

VU-Meter + Cor

  

PEAK, RMS, AVERAGE and stereo PHASE correlation will be shown by this measurement tool, completely user definable. Even some ballistic parameters are present that let VU-Meter react with an analog feel. The resizable and moveable display window, can also show the MAX PEAK, MAX RMS and Dynamic of your signal when enough screen space is available.
(DSD compatibility: NO**)
 

Frequencies Analyzer

  

Band pass, filter bank Spectrum Analyzer. This tool work in real time and shows the levels of 15 to 512 frequency bands and phase correlation per band on two selected channels. Like all VB-Audio measurement tools, everything is configurable: color, display, number of analyzed bands, range of analysis etc...
(DSD compatibility: FULL)
 

Stereo Oscilloscope

  

This stereo vector scope, endowed with a resizable display will let you view the stereo image of your sound and will display possible distortions, just like a true oscilloscope.
(DSD compatibility: NO**)
 

 

Monoswitcher

 


Easy and practical, this effect allows you to switch a stereo STRIP or BUS into a mono signal, using different options.
(DSD compatibility: FULL)

 

PCM/DSD compatibility

*HALF DSD compatibility means that the plug-in can work in DSD, but with some limitations. In some cases the DSP load might be very important (because the effect is not specifically optimized for DSD), or the plug-in might not sound not as well as it does at lower sample rates, or because the behavior of the plug-in – in terms of precision of control or sound definition - is not exactly as good as expected. 

**NO DSD compatibility means that the plug-in is not able to work at this high a sample rate. This is the case for the C10-Limiter and the Stereo Oscilloscope. It may also mean that the plug-in itself does not work as expected because of the noise above 50 kHz (in the Compressor / Limiter / VU-meter for example) but this can be corrected by inserting a LPF filter before. For example inserting a VB Striptool in the chain before the C-Limiter will make this one work correctly, because the VB Striptool includes a transparent LPF filter which removes DSD noise above 40 kHz.

 
 

 ALGORITHMIX

 
DeNoiser

 


Pyramix’s DeNoiser and DeScratcher options have been specially developed for Merging by Algorithmix to make best use of the processing power available in the system resulting in a very powerful, high quality and real-time restoration package. The DeNoiser Plug-In is a single-ended noise reduction system. This means it will operate to remove broadband noise artifacts directly from an existing signal and does not need any special encoding procedure before recording. For more detailed information download our Denoiser explanation.

 

De-Scratcher

The De-Scratcher PlugIn effectively removes clicks and crackles from old vinyl and shellac (78rpm) records, or audio recordings tainted by switching noise, digital cross-talk, or thyristor buzz. Unlike other systems, Pyramix’s De-Scratcher is real-time and works virtually without artifacts, providing the correct setting for all parameters. For more detailed information you can download our De-Scratcher explanation.

 
 
   

 PURENOTES


Broadband Noise Removal

Two versions of the Purenotes Broadband Noise Removal plug-in operating in PCM and for Pyramix DSD domain are available here. Please contact your Merging Sales Partner for details.

The Pure Notes user guide can be downloaded here

Please visit www.purenotes.com
 

 MINNETONKA
 

Digital 5.1 Surround AC-3 Encoder

Dolby Digital encoding is an excellent option for audio on a DVD-Video disc (and other media) because it reduces the size of the audio files typically by a ratio of 8:1, yet still achieves excellent sound quality. SurCode Dolby Digital can free up considerable space on the disc to allow for more video. Audio files encoded with SurCode Dolby Digital fully comply with all Dolby Digital (AC-3) specifications, so the encoded files will accurately playback (decode) with any Dolby-Digital capable receiver or stand-alone decoder.

more information at http://www.minnetonkaaudio.com

 

 DIRECT X and VST Plug-ins

Pyramix supports many of the mainstream Direct-x plug-ins like WAVES, Steinberg and Timeworks, etc...