SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (MuseWire) – E-MU Systems announced today that Mixcraft LE 4 Virtual Recording Studio software for Windows XP or Vista is now being bundled with their 0202 USB 2.0, 24-bit, stereo audio interface. Acoustica Mixcraft LE 4 is an easy-to-use software package that transforms your computer into an entire music production facility.

“Mixcraft LE 4 is a perfect complement to the 0202 USB 2.0,” said Michael Lee, Marketing Manager for E-MU Systems. “The 0202 USB 2.0 captures your music with supreme audio quality, while Mixcraft LE 4 provides all the tools you need to record and produce professional music.”

Mixcraft LE 4 features:
* Clear, colorful, and intelligently designed interface to streamline your work
* Custom loop library includes hundreds of royalty-free sounds in dozens of musical styles
* Works with Sony Acid and Apple Garage Band loops
* Record and playback up to 8 audio and unlimited MIDI tracks simultaneously
* Piano roll view to inspect and edit MIDI
* Seven high quality built-in effects: Reverb, Delay, EQ, Compressor, Flanger, Chorus, and Distortion
* Support for unlimited VSTi instruments as well as VST and DirectX effects. (including plug-in delay compensation)
* Mix down to WAV and other audio file types
* Four bundled virtual instruments:
o MinimogueVA classic analog synthesizer MiniMoog recreation
o VB3 Organ virtual tone wheel organ with rotary speaker emulator
o Impulse polyphonic analog synthesizer
o Acoustica Instruments, a large collection of high quality multi-sampled instruments organized in General MIDI format

E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 features:
* Premium 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters (A/D: 113dB SNR, D/A: 112dB SNR) deliver unmatched USB audio fidelity – gold-plated connectors for pristine audio quality
* Ultra-low noise Mic/Hi-Z/Line preamplifiers enable you to plug microphones, keyboards and guitars straight into your computer with professional results (XLR, 1/4″ TRS, and 1/8″)
* Ultra-low latency USB 2.0 drivers offer accurate timing and playback of your recorded audio and software instruments
* Hardware zero-latency direct monitoring (mono/stereo) allows you to record and overdub with no annoying delay
* Plug-and-play operation with hands-on control of all major functions like direct monitoring level, headphone level, preamplifier gain and more
* Compatibility with most popular audio/sequencer applications – ASIO2 and WDM drivers

Estimated street price for the 0202 USB 2.0 with Mixcraft LE 4: 0202 USB 2.0 – $99.99 / €99.99 / £99.99.