VCUBE 2.0 NOW SHIPPING!!!
Swiss based Merging Technologies have released version 2 software for their VCube video player/recorder that includes a host of new features and capabilities. A new ADR package for visual countdowns that integrates with Merging’s Pyramix system and a video cueing and sequencing capability that integrates with Ovation, the new live Media Server and Sequencer system. Version 2 also supports Avid’s DNxHD codec for QuickTime, AVI and Cube file formats together with support for IMX30 and IMX50 for generated MXF media files. Another key capability is the introduction of a new USB sync card that enables RS-422 and LTC control when VCube is used as a standalone system or integrated with other DAW’s. Below is a list of all the new features and enhancements details which can be found on the Merging website, www.merging.com.
VCube 2.0 main new features and enhancements
Global Design:
- Windows Vista 32 bit support.
- The "Follow VT" mode allows VCube to be ultra reactive when controlled by Pyramix thru VT. It integrates an internal chase synchronizer. This mode is now the normal operation mode when syncing Pyramix and VCube using network, or Pyramix and VCube SE running on the same machine.
- Networked ADR features from Pyramix including Visual Countdowns.
- Support for Merging’s new Ovation theatre playout system.
- Support for new VCube LE and XE packages. Note that only VCube turnkey systems allow cross-lock (different frame rate for TimeCode and Composition). VCube SE, LE and XE don't allow this feature.
- New video engine allowing artefact-free interlaced video formats real time resizing. Different algorithms are available.
- Feet overlay Time Code
- Comprehensive installer
- Online check for update
Media Management:
- Avid DNxHD codec support for QuickTime, AVI and cube file formats
- IMX 30 or IMX 50 options for generated MXF media files
- Linked Composition and file Path for recorded media files
- To speed up MXF file parsing, "Validate All Index Frames" can now be disabled from the Media Settings Panel
Composition Management:
- Countdown clip (Real time countdown generation)
- Auto Countdown clip (Real time countdown generation before Mark In)
- Wipe clip (Real time wipe generation)
- Auto Wipe clip (Real time wipe generation on Mark IO)
- Test pattern clip (Real time test pattern generation)
- Audio Tone clip (Real time audio tone generation)
Enhancements:
- Field accurate sync engine; even over the network thru virtual transport
- Improved Real-time playback (faster)
- Improved stability; especially when editing composition (clips) while playing
- Improved Render engine (faster: Improved multi-thread especially with 4 and 8 core systems)
- Improved Undo/Redo (faster; especially while playing)
- Improved AAF support
- Improved MXF support
- Improved Media re-linking when importing composition (with preferred search directory).
- Improved RS-422 (Sony 9 pin) support (faster)
- Audio waveform normalization
- Optional wave form generation
- Mother board audio outputs supported for playback (SE, LE and XE players)
- Simplified transport panel
- Improved Isis controller support
- Virtual Transport control enhancement (in VCube UI)
- General software speed enhancement
Hardware:
- USB Sync board for VCube LE, XE and SE-PRO versions > RS-422, LTC (**MIDI, Bi-Phase as new upcoming options)
- VS3 6.x support (compatibility with Pyramix V6.0 version)
- Latest AJA 6.5 Drivers support (for Xena LS, LH and 2K)
- Store and restore AJA Xena 2 configuration and routing.
