NEW YORK, NY - Febuary 20, 2001 - Sonomic (www.sonomic.com) today announced an exclusive partnership with world-renowned sample production company Q Up Arts. Under the terms of the agreement, Sonomic has exclusive rights to digitally distribute twenty-two Q Up Arts titles in .wav and .aiff formats. This collection includes top selling titles "Steve Gadd Drum Scores," "Latin Groove Factory, (Vols. 1-3)" and "Pandora’s Tool Box by David Torn."

The selected Q Up Arts titles are currently available through the Sonomic web site, including the company’s latest releases "Voices of Istanbul" and "Kodish Drum & Bass." All samples can be purchased from Sonomic on an individual basis, so users only pay for what they want. Users can search Sonomic for particular Q Up Arts samples by instrument, style, key, artist and title, among other search parameters. All samples can be previewed in RealAudio and Windows Media formats before being purchased, and can be downloaded in .wav and .aiff.

"Our partnership with Q Up Arts demonstrates our dedication to providing our users with only the best and most unique samples available," said Sonomic co-founder and CEO Adam Strauss. "Sonomic is already the largest online provider of samples and sound FX, and we look forward to continued growth by partnering with outstanding sound developers like Q Up Arts."

"Sonomic is providing a truly revolutionary service, and one which I think the entire pro audio industry has been waiting for," said Q Up Arts President Douglas Morton. "We are always looking for new ways to make our sounds accessible, and Sonomic’s ability to provide instant access to our library is unrivaled as a distribution method."

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, Clack Sound Studios, Numerical Sound, CA Sound, Universal SoundBank, 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.

About Q Up Arts
Q Up Arts is a privately held company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, with additional development studios in San Jose California. Q Up Arts content can be heard in many mediums including feature films, television, games and platinum records. Q Up prides itself on high quality, esoteric & cultural content that is enduring and inspiring.