Quickstart Guide : Pyramix Concepts
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a
Composition,
viewed on the
Timeline,
or as an
Edit
Decision
List
(EDL
), plus
Libraries
containing
Master
Clips
,
Compositions
,
Mixer
settings, and
Fade
settings.
Mixer
The
Mixer
, is the nexus of the Virtual Studio. The
Mixer
routes all audio into and out of a
Pyramix
Project
. It also
determines audio sample rates and synchronization. The user can configure the Mixer as appropriate, for the num-
ber and type of inputs strips and output buses needed for a Project. Without a properly configured Mixer, no audio
can be recorded, mixed, or monitored. The mixer has a number of pages, accessed from the
M A C R
&
O
buttons at
top-right of the Mixer window. The default
Mix !
page resembles a conventional hardware mixer and is the one we
shall concentrate on in this guide. The other pages deal with Routing, Automation, Configuration and Organiza-
tion. Full details of these pages can be found in the
Pyramix User Manual
.
Monitor
Pyramix features an extremely powerful monitoring module. This takes a feed from all output buses and offers
sophisticated control options. However, you do not have to use the Monitor and not doing so will save DSP power.
For this Quick Start Guide, we will simply use the main bus outputs for monitoring. For full details of the Monitor,
please see the
Pyramix User Manual
.
Meter Bridge
Pyramix also features a meter bridge. This can display levels for all input strips, all buses and external sources. This
is an advanced feature and not necessary for simple use. For full details of the Meter Bridge, please see the
Pyra-
mix User Manual
.
Pyramix Virtual Studio Window