Sonomic: Samples and Sound Effects Downloads

NEW YORK, N.Y, -April 29, 2005 - Sonomic (www.sonomic.com/server), the premier provider of audio asset management solutions, today announced that Microsoft Game Studios has installed the Total Library Server (TLS) v 4.2 enterprise sound management system. Microsoft Game Studios is responsible for some of the most popular franchises in gaming history, including "Age of Empires®," "Flight Simulator," "Zoo Tycoon" and "Halo." The TLS enables Microsoft sound designers to instantly access the company's entire music and sound effects collections, as well as every sound in the 250,000 Sonomic Online Library, featuring Sound Ideas, BBC, and many more. Additional features like cross-platform Pro Tools integration, advanced project management capabilities and automatic cue sheet reporting save even more time.

"We have studios throughout the world, so we needed a system that would let everyone collaborate on projects and share sound files regardless of location," says Jerry Schroeder, Audio Director at Microsoft Game Studios. "Sonomic came through with an innovative solution that gives each studio the speed of local file storage and the flexibility of a shared central database. When you throw in seamless integration with our Pro Tools, Nuendo, and Logic workstations, plus the ability to instantly add new files from Sonomic's online library, it's clear that the TLS is the perfect answer to our sound management needs."

Sonomic CEO Adam Strauss adds: "Microsoft was one of the first developers to treat audio as a fundamental element of the gaming experience, rather than merely an add-on. Their choice of the TLS underscores Sonomic's commitment to meeting the unique needs of the game development community. It's also a testament to the unparalleled power and flexibility the TLS offers organizations seeking a single audio management solution that works flawlessly with all hardware and software environments."

The TLS v 4.2 allows any engineer to search for, audition, and import any music cue or sound in their studio’s library or the Sonomic Online Library to Pro Tools and most other DAWs, create shareable Taglists, and generate Cue Sheet reports. It also boasts functionality specifically designed for larger and multi-site facilities, including advanced network management, extensive usage reporting by user, client, or facility, and full remote access from any computer with an internet connection.

The TLS starts at USD $5,995 and comes with the following:

Sound Library Server: Powerful Dell PowerEdge or Apple Xserve
TLS v4.x Client Software:

Sonomic Sound Engine™: Search and preview with the fastest and most powerful media search algorithm available - pinpoint accuracy and instant access
DAW Integration: Spot/Import sounds directly into Pro Tools™ and most other audio/video software. Includes waveforms overviews and region selection.
Taglist: Organize your sounds by project, date, producer, client, and more. You can rename files, change descriptions, and add your own notes. Taglists can be saved, recalled, printed, even emailed.
MasterSound™: Classify and upload your own sounds and music. Automatically rip commercial sound libraries to your TLS database.

$1,000 Download Credit to the 250,000 sound (and growing) Sonomic Online Library, featuring Sound Ideas, BBC, Clack and more. Update your library automatically - never buy another CD
Unlimited 24/7 Tech Support including free software upgrades and data backup

For more information on TLS systems call 877-SONOMIC (877-766-6642, international +1-212-604-0272) or email TLS@sonomic.com.

About Microsoft Game Studios
Microsoft Game Studios is a leading worldwide publisher and developer of games for the Xbox video game system and Windows and online platforms. Comprising a network of top developers, Microsoft Game Studios is committed to creating innovative and diverse games for Windows, including such franchises as "Age of Empires®," "Flight Simulator" and "Zoo Tycoon"; Xbox, including such franchises as "Halo", "Project Gotham Racing®" and "MechAssault"; and Zone.com, the official games channel for the MSN® network and home to such hits as "Bejeweled" and "OutSmart®."

About Sonomic
Sonomic gives you instant access to the sounds you need through a suite of tools designed to optimize production efficiency and enhance creativity. The industry-leading Sonomic Sound EngineTM locates, auditions and imports samples and sound effects with unprecedented speed and accuracy. Sonomic's flagship Total Library Server integrates your own CD library with the Sound Engine to create a fast, efficient digital resource. Sonomic digitizes, categorizes and indexes your entire CD collection onto a custom-built server, searchable from any networked workstation. The Total Library Server connects automatically to the 200,000 sound (and growing) Sonomic Online Library, featuring Sound Ideas, the BBC, Serafine, Zero-G, Q Up Arts, Valentino, and many other top libraries. The net result is that hundreds of thousands of sounds are instantly available, so you always have exactly what you need right at your fingertips.