NEW YORK, NY - March 26, 2001 - Sonomic (www.sonomic.com),the largest online library of professional samples and sound FX, today announced the addition of the world-renowned Valentino Sound Effects Library. The Valentino Sound Effects Library consists of over 5,000 high-quality sound FX, and has been used in a variety of high-profile productions, including Apocalypse Now, Saturday Night Live, The Blob, Friday the 13th Part III, All in the Family, End of Days, Malcolm in the Middle, Mystery Men and Bowfinger.

The digitally recorded library contains amazingly fresh, clean and true-to-life sounds, created specifically for professional production purposes. Sounds include animal, military, nature, automobile and sci-fi sounds, plus a large variety of human foley, walla and indoor and outdoor ambiences.

“What sets Sonomic apart from traditional stock audio distributors is our ability to provide audio professionals with instant access to over 100,000 sounds directly in their studios. With Sonomic, they can spend more time on their productions and less time searching for the right sounds,” said Sonomic CEO and Co-Founder Adam Strauss. “We are always looking to provide our users with the best and most diverse selection of sounds, and we are proud to be able to offer them the acclaimed Valentino Sound Effects Library.”

With its unique “Search – Preview – Download™” functionality, Sonomic has eliminated time consuming manual searches, delivering exactly the sounds producers need and maximizing overall production efficiency. Using any Internet-connected computer, users are able to instantly search Sonomic’s vast sound library by category or keyword. All search results can then be previewed in high-quality audio streams, ensuring that users always get exactly the sounds they need. Sounds are available for immediate download (.wav/.aiff) and use in any type of audio, video or multimedia production.

“The Valentino Sound Effects library has been a staple for the movie and television industries for decades,” said Valentino Production Music and Sound Effects Co-Owner Frank Valentino. “In the past, our library could only be purchased on CD, but our partnership with Sonomic now allows all of our sounds to be accessed instantly online. It’s a tremendous value to audio professionals both in terms of time and money, and we are pleased to be working with such a forward-thinking company.”

About Sonomic
Sonomic provides instant access to the largest online library of professional samples and sound FX. The company’s global network of top producers and sound designers has its fingers on the pulse of the latest audio technology and trends, ensuring that Sonomic has the widest range of fresh sounds for all production needs. Sonomic’s global network of sound providers includes Q Up Arts, Valentino Sound Effects Library, Clack Sound Studios, Numerical Sound, CA Sound, Titus, Electronisounds and Doug Beck Music, among others. The company’s library currently has over 100,000 sounds, and is consistently updated and available 24/7 from any Internet connected computer. Sonomic was founded in December of 1999, and is headquartered in New York City.