RioPort Launches Next Generation Audio Manager Software Giving Consumers Instant Access to Downloadable Media

Business Wire, April 12, 2000

be easier -- users simply insert the CD into their CD-ROM

drive and click on "copy."

-- Customizable interface and effects. RioPort Audio Manager 3

supports an unlimited number of skins along with visual and

DSP plug-ins, allowing users and RioPort's platform partners

to create a customized interface and add features that work

best for them.

-- Built-in Web browser for quickly and easily downloading

content from the Net. RioPort Audio Manager 3 features a

built-in Web browser that is custom configured for searching

and downloading content from the Internet. RioPort Audio

Manager 3 connects users directly to its vast network of

content providers, where they will find the Internet's best

selection of downloadable music and spoken audio programming.

RioPort Audio Manager 3 is compatible with Windows 95/98, Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000.

About RioPort, Inc.

RioPort, Inc. is redefining digital audio by delivering an integrated, secure platform for acquiring, managing and experiencing music and spoken audio programming from the Internet. A pioneer in the digital audio market, RioPort partners with companies to provide them with an easy-to-use infrastructure that includes access to a wide range of digital audio content, customizable software solutions, technology, and device design services. For consumer-focused partners, RioPort provides easy access to a variety of popular and innovative music and word programming through its network of distribution partners including the RioPort.com digital audio site. In addition, RioPort markets the RioPort Audio Manager, an easy-to-use jukebox application for the acquisition, management and playback of digital audio content from the desktop or RioPort compatible portable appliances. RioPort also provides content companies with production services, including encoding and secure packaging, allowing them to easily get their content into the hands of digital audio enthusiasts. RioPort's investment partners include Vulcan Ventures, Oak Investment Partners, MTVi Group and S3, Inc. More information may be obtained from the web site www.rioport.com.