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SOUNDART RELEASE SIGNIFICANT UPDATE FOR CHROMASONIC - THE FLAGSHIP MULTI-FX
Press Release
2003-07-21

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Chromasonic Version 1.1 multi-effects processing application or "soundskin" for the Chameleon platform is now available. Soundart are proud to announce this major update to one of the flagship soundskins for the Chameleon platform - the worldıs first fully re-programmable DSP-based rack-unit.

With Chromasonic loaded, the Chameleon becomes a powerful workhorse multi- effects processor for use at the heart of the studio or live rig. It boasts flexible routing, crisp, clean reverbs and a host of industry standard features and effects.

Chromasonics features now include:

* Three simultaneous audio effects, comprising: Two-tap Delay 5 band Parametric Equaliser Compressor Limiter Noise Gate Tremolo Chorus Flanger Phaser Reverb Autopanner WahWah (manual, envelope, LFO with tempo sync) 4-voice Pitch Shifter

* Tempo Sync (external MIDI or internal with auto detect) for all time- based effects, with tap-tempo control

* Enhanced saving and storing mechanism with reset / compare / name copy functions

* Assignable front-panel Realtime controllers for performance control of almost any internal parameter: 9 per preset (3 sets of 3) with two operating modes (catch or free). Realtime Controllers can send MIDI controller data for effortless recording of parameter changes.

* Master Volume, Input level and global wet/dry mix always controllable from the realtime controllers for instant access

* Assignable Expression controller to almost any effect parameter

* Input, Output and Gain Reduction signal meters (for Dynamics FX types only)

* Multiple, flexible routing configurations between the effects ­ series, parallel, dual mono configurations - creating endless permutations

* 128 user presets with factory bank of 64 widely varied examples ready for use

* Comprehensive MIDI automation and bulk dumps

Through Chromasonic 1.1 the Chameleon now easily competes with any other dedicated multi-effects unit in its price range. So as the soundskins and updates continue to roll out, the Chameleons revolutionary concept becomes more and more a force to be reckoned with in the hardware synths and processing market. Watch this space.

Chromasonic 1.1 is available now as a free download for Chameleon users on our web site:

http://www.soundart-hot.com/english/users1_3.htm

The Chameleon houses in a 1U rack the same powerful Motorola DSP processing power as found in many top-name brands of audio hardware, along with 2x24bit I/O A/D D/A converters and MIDI I/O. Low-level Soundart code allows it to effectively function as a "blank canvas" for talented developers to use how they please. End-users load soundskins like Chromasonic via MIDI and the Chameleon instantly becomes a completely different tool.

High resolution pictures of the Chameleon are available from the Soundart website at:

http://www.soundart-hot.com/english/news4.htm

About Soundart:

Soundart is the Spanish company behind the Chameleon concept, the world's first open-platform DSP hardware that marries several key advantages of computers ­- multi-functionality and re-programmability - ­ with the reliability, transportability and highly optimised coding found in modern hardware processors. We work in partnership with software designers worldwide, creating the ultimate multifunctional studio and live tool. We are the first Spanish company entering the realm of the design and manufacture of DSP-based hardware music and audio products.

Soundart designs, manufactures and markets its own products, offers OEM design, manufacturing and DSP audio programming services to manufacturers of any kind of product related to audio.

Soundart is currently establishing its reseller network worldwide. If you are an innovative and open minded reseller in a country not yet listed in the list of distributors and agents of our web site and you are looking for bright and profitable business opportunities, please contact us immediately.