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Layout

Timeline settings

Waveform follows fades

When checked (enabled) the waveform display is scaled in height during fades and crossfades. The

original waveform is shown grayed out.

General Settings dialog box - Layout Tab page

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Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
Thank You14
Pyramix Versions15
- Pyramix Native15
- Native Playback Channels16
- Pyramix LE16
- Pyramix Virtual Studio Core16
Introduction17
- Conventions17
Pyramix Guides18
- Installation Guide18
- Virtual Transport Guide18
- Pyramix Applications Guides18
- Guides for Pyramix Optional Features18
Pyramix Virtual Studio Overview19
- Pyramix Card and Software Set and Pyramix Turnkey19
- Pyramix Virtual Studio Board I/O19
- Time Code and Video Sync Option20
- System Requirements for Pyramix Virtual Studio20
- Hard Disk Space Requirements20
- Operating System21
- Power Management21
- Other Applications21
- Video and Pyramix on One Pc21
Digital Audio Synchronization and Timecode22
Installing Pyramix Virtual Studio Hardware23
- Mykerinos Board Installation23
- Multi-Board Installation23
- Daughter-Cards23
- External Audio D/A-A/D Converter Boxes23
Cabling Pyramix in Your System Environment24
- Audio Connections24
- MIDI Connections25
- Sync, Video and Time Code Connections25
Installing Pyramix Virtual Studio Software26
- Driver Signing26
- Running the Installer26
- Enabling Pyramix Virtual Studio with Your Software Key27
- Changing or Re-Entering a Key27
Pyramix User Interface28
- Mouse Modifier Keys28
- Context Menus28
- Keyboard Shortcuts28
- Macros28
- Tutorial Project28
Project Templates29
Pyramix Concepts30
- Project30
- Mixer30
- Compositions30
- Timeline30
- Edl30
- Media Files30
- Master Clips30
- Clips31
- Media Management - Housekeeping31
- Media Drives and Folders31
- Libraries31
- User Libraries31
- Automation in Libraries31
- Global Libraries31
- Offline / Reference Libraries32
- Sound Effects / Large Projects and Offline Libraries32
- Project Libraries33
- Library Maintenance33
- Track and Mixer Muting33
- Timecode Entry34
- Numeric Keypad35
Starting Pyramix Virtual Studio36
Beginning a New Project37
- New Project from Scratch38
- Mixer Wizard41
Getting Audio into Pyramix Virtual Studio44
- Check Sync44
- I/O Status Window44
- Pyramix Audio File Format45
- Recording Audio into a Pyramix Virtual Studio Project45
- Track Record Modes45
- After Recording45
- Record Ready (Manual)45
- Record Punch in (Auto)45
- Autopunch Mode46
- Importing Audio Files into Pyramix Virtual Studio47
- Mounting Media Drives47
- Sample Rate Conversion48
Practical Media Management and Libraries49
- Clips and Compositions49
- Media Folders49
- Managing Media Folders49
Editing52
- Clips and Compositions52
- Anatomy of a Clip52
- Clips in a Composition52
- Locking Clips54
- Grouping Clips54
- Gain Window54
- Clip and Selection Editing54
- Selections and Region Selections55
- Clip Properties55
- Selection Operations55
- Dragging Clips into a Composition56
- Copy and Paste56
- Clip Selection56
- Region Selection56
- Selecting a Clip57
- Auto-Crossfade by Default58
- Clip Fade Commands58
- Editing Modes59
- Splitting Clips and Regions59
- Duplicate Selection59
- Jog-Wheel Editing60
- Edit Command Highlights60
- Auto Silence Removal63
- The Placement Tool65
Markers or User Flags66
Using the Mixer67
- Mixer Components67
- Basic Strip67
- Show / Hide68
Creating and Configuring Mixers69
- I/O Busses Explained69
- Internal Return Busses69
- Mixer Delay Compensation69
- Input Strip Mode69
- Delay Vs Delay Compensation69
- Input Strips70
- Groups70
- Input Strip Mode for External Processors70
- Determining Delay Compensation70
- Mixing/Monitoring/Aux Buses71
- MIX Bus71
- Multiple MIX Busses71
- Configuring a Blank or Existing Mixer73
- Monitor Bus73
- Aux Bus73
- Mixer Configure Mode74
- Adding Strips74
- Mixer I/O Assignments74
- Adding Plug-Ins74
- Removing Strips74
- Native Plug-Ins74
- Further Mixer Configuration Options75
- Mixer Context Pop-Up Menu75
- Dithering76
- Channel Direct Outputs77
- Storing and Recalling Mixer Presets77
- Default Mixer77
- Storing New Mixer Presets77
- Removing Mixer Presets77
- Saving / Loading Mixer Presets77
- Mixer Surround Components78
- Joystick Panner78
- Sub Level78
- Surround Bus Select78
- Stereo Input Strips79
- Position/Speaker Control80
- Surround Panning Algorithm80
Configuration - Program and Project Settings Windows81
General Settings82
- General82
- Alternate Backup83
- Editing84
- Nudge Settings84
- Fade Library Location85
- Playback86
- Pre/Post Roll Settings86
- Fixed Cursor Settings87
- Record Block Size87
- Layout88
- Timeline Settings88
- Locations90
- Default Projects Location90
- Default Templates Location90
- Permanently Mounted Media Folders90
- Time Code91
- External Tc Reader92
- Ltc Generator92
- Vitc Reader93
- Vitc Generator93
- Jog / Chase94
  - Chase Settings95
  - Allow Chasing Across Midnight95
- Sony 9-Pin Chase Mode95
- Auto Jog on Move96
- Video98
- Burn-In Window98
- Keys99
- Machines100
- Serial Port102
- Controllers103
- Virtual Transport104
Project Information & Settings106
- Information106
- Record107
- Media Type108
- Media Option109
- Flatten Track Numbers109
- Unique Filename Extension109
- Quiet if Creation Failed109
- Post Processing109
- Prompt for Name after Recording109
- Keep in Default Library109
- Increment Take Number109
- Place on New Tracks109
- Auto Cross-Fade110
- Controllers111
Mixer Settings112
- General112
- Dsp Time Saving113
- Disable MIX down113
- Special Modes113
- Player/Recorder Mode113
- I/O and Sync114
- Audio Input115
- Preferred Outputs115
- Mykerinos Daughter Card Settings116
- Level Meter116
- Peak and Overload Hold Time117
- Peak Level Indicator117
- Dsd Peak Filter118
Pyramix Virtual Studio Window Orientation119
- Program Window119
- Project Window120
- Dual Monitors120
- Project Editing Panel120
- Project Management Panel121
Tracks122
- Adding and Deleting Tracks122
- Track Header Panel123
Navigation126
- Play Head Position126
- Time Scale Bar126
- Fixed or Moving Playhead Cursor126
Project Management Panel Tabs134
- Overview134
- Edl134
- Absolute Sources in Edl View134
- Document Libraries135
- Library Menu136
- Edit Menu137
- View Menu140
- Media Management141
- Media Management Menus142
- Samplerate Converter Properties145
- Group Normalize147
- Prosoniq Mpex2 Properties148
- Destination Wordlength148
- Tracks149
- Track Groups152
- Track Group Column Fields152
- Keep Cursor153
- Free Zoom153
- Free Markers153
- Markers Locked153
  - Auto solo153
  - Auto Mute153
  - Auto Record Ready153
  - Auto Collapse153
  - Auto Hide153
- Exclusive Show153
- Playlists154
- Work Spaces154
- Selection154
- Selection and Clip Modifiable Fields155
- Phase Invert155
  - Auto Deglitching155
  - Clip Information Only Fields155
- Media Offset155
- Original Timecode156
- Media Information Only Fields156
- Fade Editor158
- Parameters & Options Section161
- Save X Fade163
- Markers164
- Save Fade164
- CD Text Fields167
- Show CD Player170
- Notes172
- Multiple Cds or Versions in One Project172
- Machines173
- Global Libraries173
- Cue Sequencer173
- Active Machine173
External Machines174
- 9-Pin (Sony P2 Protocol)174
- Setting up an External Machine174
Virtual Multi-Track175
Digitizing Sessions177
- Manual Digitizing178
- Autoconforming178
Conforming and Reconforming180
- Importing a CMX EDL180
- CMX EDL Format182
- Media Reconnection183
- Source Names - Fixreel183
- CMX Autoconform184
- CMX Reconform184
- Relink to New Media185
- Load Change Edl187
Source - Destination Editing188
- Concept188
- Setting up a Source - Destination Environment188
- Gate Colors189
Automation192
- Automation Modes192
- Automation Settings193
- Selecting Automation Modes194
- Master Automation Controls195
- Display and Editing of Automation Data196
- Show Versions197
- Undo/Redo198
- Editing Automation Data198
- Automation in Editing and Libraries199
- Mixer and Plug-In Snapshots199
  - Mixer Snapshots199
  - Effects Snapshots200
Virtual Transport201
- What Is Virtual Transport201
Strip and Bus Tools - Plug-Ins202
- Eq, Comp/Limiter/Expander202
  - Common Features205
  - Frequency Control210
- Bus Tools212
- Delay Compensation214
- Delay Compensation / Pre-Anticipation217
Plug-Ins218
- Common Master Section218
- Parametric EQ220
- 10 Bands EQ221
- Three Band Tone Control221
- Dynamics Processing222
- Delay224
- Flanger225
- MS Encoder226
- Angudion226
- Mastering Peak/Vu Meters228
- Display Options229
- Vu-Meter Controls230
- Phase-Oscillo234
- Surround Meter236
- DC Meter237
- Modulometer237
- Function Generator239
Plug-In Automation240
- Effects Snapshots240
Optional Plug-Ins241
- Prosoniq MPEX2 Timestretch and Pitch Change241
- Time Stretch and Pitch Change for Film Applications242
- Surround Post-Processing242
- Quick Convert243
VST / Directx Support244
- Direct X Plug-Ins244
- VST Plug-Ins244
External Effects245
Mastering a Composition to CD-R246
- CD Markers246
Project Processes247
- Dither247
- Mixing down Projects247
- Exporting Projects to CD Image Files248
Discwrite249
- Optical Drives - Important Note252
- CD Text252
- Burning a CD-R252
Archiving Projects254
- Consolidating Projects254
- Advanced Options255
Converting Projects256
- Changing Project Length / Pitch256
- Reconforming a Project256
- Surround Post-Processing Projects256
Rendering Projects257
- Currently Available Plug-Ins258
- Cleaning up Project Media258
Project Interchange259
- File Interchange with Apple Macintosh259
- Aaf260
- Akai DD / DR262
- CD Import263
- CMX Edl265
- Omf265
- Protools265
- Report Printer268
- Cue Sheet Printer268
Customizing the User Interface272
- Interface Editor272
- Workspaces273
- Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts274
- User Macros275
Application Specific Configurations276
- Multitrack Editing276
- LTC Sync276
- Dubbing Mode277
- Virtual Tape Mode277
- Virtual Tape Format277
- Known Limitations279
- Discontinuous Timecode280
- Metronome / Click Track281
Menus - Project Menu283
Menus - Edit Menu286
Menus - View Menu292
Menus - Clips296
Menus - Tracks301
Menus - Cursors and Marks303
Menus - Selection307
Menus - Fade Editor309
Menus - Automation313
Menus - Workspaces314
Menus - Machines315
Menus - Macro320
- Menus - Settings320
- Menus - Window320
- Menus - Help321
Remote Control322
- Control of External Device322
- Control by External Device322
- Hardware Control Surfaces322
- Redirection of Transport Commands322
- External Controllers322
- External Digital Mixers323
- GPI / GPO Support324
- Gpi/O Remote Types325
- Gpi/O Input and Output Pin Configuration325
Optimizing Pyramix326
- Use Templates326
- Pyramix File Format .PMF326
- One File Per Track Option326
- DSP Optimization326
Troubleshooting328
- Keeping up to Date328
- Error Messages328
- Pci Bus too Slow328
- Multi-Channel Audio Files329
- Audio Engine Drops Warning329
- Playback Stalls Warning329
- No Sound on Live Inputs330
- Clip Display Problems331
- Relaunch after Improper Exit332
- The I/O Status Window333
- Input Sources333
- Debug Menu333
- Default Clock Source333
- Sampling Rate Mismatch333
Appendix I Mouse Modifier Keys336
- Main Editor336
- Middle Mouse Button337
- Overview338
- Notes338
- Media Folder338
Appendix II I/O Daughter-Card Options339
- Tascam Tdif I/O Option340
Appendix III Optional Features341
- Pyramix DSD / SACD341
- Time-Code Sync342
- Cue Sequencer342
- Dsd Project342
- Cue Sequencer Control343
Appendix IV 9 - Pin Connection344
- PC RS-232 Serial Port to External Sony P2 RS-422 Controller344
- Connecting an RS422 Device Using a Direct Cable344
Appendix V Mykerinos Latencies346
Index347

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