A New Chapter Begins: Pyramix Masscore & DSD256 Recording at Sound Liaison
June 6th, 2025
Yesterday, June 5th, 2025, together with Pim van der Lee, we installed Pyramix Masscore on our main recording machine. This marks an exciting new chapter for our studio. It's a significant step forward in terms of what we can now accomplish when it comes to high-resolution audio. With this setup, we are now able to record in DSD256 across 48 tracks—a dream that until recently seemed out of reach.
It was a long and intensive day filled with firmware updates, interface configurations, and countless small adjustments. But by the end of the day, we had a smooth-running system ready to deliver next-level audio quality. We’re incredibly pleased with how everything came together.
With this upgrade, we’re entering a new era of Pure DSD recordings. The sonic character of DSD256 is profoundly appealing to us—it reminds us of the warmth and dimensionality we experienced in the days of analog tape. There’s a depth and realism to DSD that PCM simply doesn’t seem to capture in the same way. You can hear more of the room, more air around the instruments, and a natural presence that brings the performance to life.
Recording in DSD256 offers several key advantages. First, its ultra-high sampling rate—11.2 MHz—preserves the finest nuances in tone and dynamics. This translates to a more lifelike and emotionally engaging sound for the listener. Second, DSD has a very simple signal path, which means less processing and more purity. What the microphones capture is almost exactly what ends up in the final file. This transparency allows artists and instruments to speak for themselves—without coloration or compromise.
We’re hopeful for the future of this remarkable format. DSD256 offers something truly special, and we believe there’s an audience out there that can appreciate its unique qualities. Our goal is to bring that level of fidelity directly to the listener at home—preserving every detail and every emotion of the original performance.
We’re proud to announce that in just a few weeks, our first Pure DSD256 release will be available:
Iman Spaargaren & Peter Bjørnild – In Essence
It’s a beautiful recording that truly showcases what this new setup is capable of.
Stay tuned—and thank you for supporting high-quality music.