SmartSound's New Sonicfire Pro 3.2 Features Direct Integration with Macromedia Flash MX Professional 2004

Business Wire, April 19, 2004

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Downloadable Version of Soundtrack Creation Software and Music

Specifically Designed for Multimedia Creators Available From

Macromedia for $99.95

SmartSound Software, Inc., the leading provider of soundtrack creation technology for visual content creators, today announced that its Sonicfire(R) Pro 3.2, the latest version of its flagship soundtrack creation product, includes direct integration for users of Macromedia(R) Flash(TM) MX Professional 2004. Sonicfire Pro's ability to create royalty-free soundtracks with either a fixed or infinite timed length within a single click makes Sonicfire Pro the most versatile and efficient music and sound effects solution for multimedia creators.

Additionally, SmartSound is making Sonicfire Pro 3.2 available as a special Digital Creators' Edition. For just $99.95, users can purchase the Sonicfire Pro software and a limited number of music tracks selected to fit the diverse needs of digital content creators. Customers can go to macromedia.com and purchase and download the Digital Creators' Edition for immediate use.

"There are millions of innovative designers using Flash to create incredible visual projects, but there haven't been effective solutions for them to add high-quality music and sound effects," said Kevin Klingler, president and CEO of SmartSound Software. "Sonicfire Pro 3.2 can now export music and sound effects directly into Flash, saving time and delivering professional results."

SmartSound's library of more than 1,000 royalty-free songs are encoded with SmartSound's patented technology, and work with the Sonicfire Pro software to automatically fit a song or effect to any length required. Sonicfire Pro includes a powerful Maestro feature that lets users find the right piece of music or effect by combining multiple search fields. In addition, anyone who is connected to the Internet can use the Maestro to search SmartSound's complete library and preview, purchase and download any track for immediate use.

With a single mouse click, digital content creators can chose to create a soundtrack with a fixed time and ending, or one that is loopable and flows seamlessly back into the beginning of the track. Users working on projects such as interactive Flash, DVD menus or Web sites, where the background music needs to run for an infinite amount of time, will find this a great way to create a soundtrack that doesn't sound monotonous and repetitive.

"Macromedia Flash is the ideal solution for delivering seamless, interactive video experiences on the Web through the most widely distributed player with video capabilities," said Chris Hock, director of product management, Macromedia. "Sonicfire Pro 3.2 empowers Flash developers to deliver compelling results by adding perfectly timed soundtracks, dynamic background loops, and a wide selection of sound effects directly into their content."

About SmartSound Software, Inc.

SmartSound Software, Inc., The Soundtrack Company(TM), is the developer and marketer of the SmartSound family of audio software and music products -- the world leader in soundtrack creation technology for visual content creators. SmartSound technology is available for Windows XP, ME, 2000, and NT 4.0 or better and Macintosh OS 9.1-9.2.2 and OSX 10.1 or higher. SmartSound products include: Sonicfire Pro, Quicktracks(R) for Premiere(R) Pro and Movie Maestro(R) soundtrack creation software and the Audio Palette, Sound Palette, Edge and Movie Music series of music and sound effects add-on CDs. The company is headquartered in Northridge, and can be reached by phone at 818-920-9122, by fax at 818-920-9152 or on the Web at www.smartsound.com.