Cambridge, Mass. (MuseWire) – iZotope, Inc., a leading developer of tools for musicians and audio professionals, has licensed several audio technologies to Sony for their recent release of ACID Pro 7 Digital Audio Workstation. The ACID Pro Effects Rack bundle includes Flanger, Phaser, Analog Delay, and Dynamics effects powered by iZotope DSP technology. “With our inclusion in ACID Pro 7, iZotope continues its mission to provide effects processing that helps musicians and audio professionals create the highest quality audio productions possible,” says Mark Ethier, CEO at iZotope, Inc. “The Sony brand is synonymous with quality across consumer and professional markets, and we are pleased to contribute to their product line with iZotope’s licensed technology.”

The ACID Pro 7 Effects Rack, powered by iZotope, adds over $100 of value to this release, providing users with professional effects that help them creatively shape their productions. In addition, ACID Pro 7 software offers powerful and intuitive DAW functionality for today’s media professional including multitrack recording, 5.1 surround sound mixing, robust MIDI sequencing and best-in-class loop-based music production. Now Microsoft Vista compatible, ACID Pro 7 software enables a faster and more flexible creative environment by providing precise control over the music creation process through enhancements such as a new mixing environment, MIDI track freeze, tempo curves, improved Beatmapping, and additional import/export options.

Born out of intensive research in audio processing technology, iZotope has an extensive collection of algorithms and tools that are licensed to third party companies in the Music, Film, Broadcast, Corporate AV, Consumer Electronics, Business, and Telecommunications industries. iZotope technology is present in applications by Sony, Digidesign, Adobe, Sonic Studio, Cakewalk, Thomson Grass Valley, and more, which are used at the highest levels of audio and multimedia production.

For more information on iZotope licensing, visit: http://www.izotope.com/tech/

About iZotope, Inc.
iZotope is a research-driven audio signal processing company based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its hardware products, software products, and audio technology are used by millions of people in over 50 countries, from hobbyist musicians to GRAMMY Award winners. iZotope focuses on developing innovative audio technology for professional and consumer applications. This core technology is presented to customers in its award-winning product line and through its extensive licensing program.

About Sony Creative Software
Sony Creative Software inspires artistic expression with its award-winning line of products for digital video, music, DVD, and audio production. Sound Forge, ACID, and Vegas software have defined digital content creation for a generation of creative professionals, amateurs, and enthusiasts. These signature product lines continue to advance the art of providing powerful, accessible tools to unleash the imagination. Today, there is a Sony Creative Software application for every level of expertise, including a full line of consumer software based on the company’s professional applications. In addition, Sony Creative Software produces the extensive Sony® Sound Series collection of royalty-free loops and production music, Sony Pictures Sound Effects Series exclusive sound effects, Vision Series video creation assets, as well as http://www.acidplanet.com/, the internet’s premier site for independent music and video artists. As a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, the company also develops applications that enhance the experience for users of Sony hardware devices including the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) and Sony Ericsson mobile phones. Sony Creative Software customers span the globe and include seasoned professionals in the film, television, video game, and recording industries, students and educators, hobbyists and enthusiasts, and young children exploring music creation.

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