Neumann Pyramix 16 PRO Pack (Download)

About: Neumann Pyramix 16 PRO Pack (Download)

Pyramix is a digital audio workstation used by professional studios and engineers worldwide for music production, mastering, TV and film post-production.

• PanNoir built-in for perfect phase alignment
• Ultra-high resolution support
• Multiple simultaneous multitrack recorders
• Edit while recording
• "Take logger" for direct comments
• Source/destination editing
• Advanced Mastering workflows: simultaneous format/codec exports & metadata
• Custom speaker sets with support for object-based workflows
• AVID S1 and S3 support (PREMIUM pack for S4, S6 and more)

Running on Windows 10/11, it manages up to 192 I/O with an ASIO sound card (256 I/O with PREMIUM pack) or uses the low-latency MASSCORE audio engine for up to 384 I/O.

Pyramix can handle sample rates from 44.1 kHz to 384 kHz or DSD256 1-bit process/DXD for the most pristine audio quality. I/O and sample rate support vary for each Pyramix pack.

Pyramix is considered the cutting edge for recording, editing, mixing, and mastering audio content, fulfilling demanding and complex workflows.

Pyramix enables music producers to make no compromises with their music throughout the entire production chain and provides them with all the tools needed for a broad outreach, including the latest "Next Generation Audio" streaming formats such as Dolby Atmos® (PREMIUM Pack only).

In combination with its networked audio interfaces, Pyramix offers the only end-to-end solution on the market for producing music digitally with an audio format that sounds analog to humans. It runs on Windows 10/11 ASIO, making it compatible with any professional sound card on the market.

It offers unique features in the following areas:

• Recording 
  • Intuitive "take logger" that allows direct notation of comments and ratings within the media via media markers.
  • Recording data into two locations simultaneously (for example, local and external drive), allowing immediate redundancy and eliminating the need for backups once recording is completed.
  • Running multiple multitrack recorders simultaneously.
  • Editing while recording, allowing for pre-editing and exporting rough cuts on the fly.
• Editing
  • Intuitive Real-time editing during playback.
  • Global sound effects libraries manager.
  • Grouping clips together into a library item for versioning or re-use in other projects.
  • Advanced real time crossfade editor including asymmetric crossfades for best sounding transitions.
  • ARA support for various 3rd party such as Melodyne and SynchroArts.
• Source-Destination editing
  • A unique way to manage complex multitrack recordings by aligning all takes horizontally or vertically and building the new master by editing the "good parts" together in an intuitive and musical fashion.
  • Each recording source appears as a single track, significantly simplifying projects even with up to 128 tracks.
• Phase Alignment and Spatial Control
  • When mixing multiple spot microphones with a main stereo pair, our PanNoir technology allows for the correct phase alignment of the spot microphones with each channels of the stereo pair. This results in uncompromised clarity and natural imaging, allowing for sound unachievable before.
• Mixing
  • Strips and busses supporting immersive standards up to 22.2 (PREMIUM pack up to 30.2).
  • Ambisonic support.
  • Object based workflows.
  • Built-in Dolby Atmos Renderer. (PREMIUM pack only)
  • Build a custom bus for immersive project installations, with custom speaker positions (x, y, z in meters) and use Pyramix/ Ovation renderer for monitoring/ playback.
  • Full automation (dynamic + snapshots).
  • Automation versioning.
  • Comprehensive monitoring section allowing for multiple speaker sets, external inputs, and talkbacks.
  • VS3 plugins support (Merging low-latency platform).
  • VST2 and VST3 plugins support.
• Mastering
  • Pristine audio quality in 32-bit floating point.
  • Reference channel strip.
  • Merging, Pow-r dithering and noise shaping.
  • Dolby Atmos 48/ 96kHz ADM import and exports. (PREMIUM pack only)
  • Advanced Dolby Atmos import workflows. (PREMIUM pack only)
  • Advanced Album publishing for multiple exports in any format with metadata handling and authoring.
  • DDP and CD Redbook authoring.
  • Loudness metering and processing.
• Miscellaneous
  • Publish timeline as a Cue to Ovation Show controller in one single click.
  • OASIS is Pyramix’s protocol for integration with a wide range of consoles and controllers such as Lawo Mc2 range, Stagetech Avatus & Aurus. (PREMIUM pack only)
  • EUCON support for AVID S1 to S3. (S4 and S6 with PREMIUM pack)
  • Import and export of all standard interchange formats.
  • Import and playback of video files ; wrap your final mix back into the video file.

Specifications

• AUDIO ENGINE
  • Hardware I/O @ 48kHz/96kHz/192kHz: 96 / 48 / 24
  • Software Playback Channels @48kHz/96kHz/192kHz: 512/256/128
  • Latency: Variable (ASIO)
  • Hardware I/O @ Very high sampling rates DXD, DSD 64/128/256: 8
  • Software Playback (Voices) @ Very High sampling rates DXD, DSD 64/128/256: 64
  • Maximum Bus Size: 22.2
  • Operating System: Windows OS
• MASTERING FEATURES
  • Pow-r Redithering: Yes
  • CD Mastering + CD Import: Yes
  • DDP Creation: Yes
  • Super Audio CD Authoring and Disc Builder: x
• MIXING
  • Pyramix Virtual Studio Core Plugins ( VS3 Plugins - pristine 32 channels): Yes
  • Support for VST2 and VST3 plugins (no plugins included): Yes
  • ARA2 plugins support (no 3rd party plugins included): Yes
  • Final Check (Loudness, PPM, True Peak metering): Yes
  • ZTX Time and Pitch Manipulation: Yes
  • AMBISONIC Encoding/Decoding/Mixing/Playout: Yes
  • Next Generation Audio Mixing/ Rendering (OBJECTS-BEDS-AMBISONIC): Yes
  • DOLBY ATMOS Renderer Support/ADM Dolby Atmos Import-Export: x
• EDITING
  • Source-Destination editing: Yes
• INTERCHANGE
  • AAF/ OMF: Yes
  • Advanced Interchange (Sonic Solutions /OpenTL Import/FCP XML/ AES31): Yes
• REMOTE CONTROL
  • Video / TC Synchronization (Requires Hardware): Yes
  • Machine Control - RS422 Remote/Master (Requires Hardware): Yes
  • GPI/O support. Requires I/O CON-SGU-1608/1616, CON-SEA-1802e, Anubis: Yes
  • Oasis Economy Class (HUI, Avid Control/ S1/ Dock): Yes
  • Oasis Business Class (Avid S3): Yes
  • Oasis First Class (AVID S4/ S6/ S5/ S5-MC, LAWO Mc2,STAGETEC, and more...): x
• VIDEO
  • *Single Video Track (Includes MXF option): Yes
  • *Multiple Video Tracks: x
  • Single Pro Video Output using Blackmagic Hardware (not included): x
    • *Supported Codecs include:
      • Mov: ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422 LT, ProRes 422 Proxy, DV25, DV50, H264
      • Mp4: H264
      • MXF: DV25, DV50, IMX-MPG2HD, AVC-INTRA, AVDNXHD (440+10bit)
      • VST2 and VST3 plugins support.