NEW YORK, NY - June 19, 2001 - Sonomic (www.sonomic.com), the world’s largest online library of professional samples and sound FX, today announced that it has signed a deal with Zero-G to distribute Zero-G’s entire sample catalog online. Zero-G is one of the world’s largest publishers of sample CDs, bringing over 120,000 new sounds to Sonomic.

As part of the deal, Sonomic will offer content from some of the most critically acclaimed sample collections, including Beneath the Planet of the Breaks, Deepest India, Chemical Beats, and N.Y. Cutz. Samples from these and other Zero-G collections will be available for download from Sonomic beginning this week, with new titles added daily in the weeks to follow. In total, Sonomic will offer content from over 120 Zero-G collections, significantly adding to Sonomic’s current library of over 100,000 samples and sound FX. All new samples produced by Zero-G will also be added to the Sonomic library.

“Within the past year, Sonomic has created an entirely new brand that audio professionals have come to trust for all of their sample and sound FX needs,” said Sonomic CEO Adam Strauss. “The addition of Zero-G’s high-quality sample collections further enhances our reputation for providing only the best sounds available.”

Users can search Sonomic for individual Zero-G loops and one-shots 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. Certain Zero-G collections will also be available in a variety of multisample formats, initially including SampleCell and Unity DS-1 multisample formats.

“Simply put, Sonomic has created an excellent solution for instantly delivering sounds to audio professionals in all parts of the world,” said Zero-G Managing Director Ed Stratton. “Sonomic has proven to be an effective online resource that enables a more selective and customized access to the Zero-G library. We are delighted to be working with Sonomic to provide their customers with the quality sounds they need.”

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 Zero-G, 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 is headquartered in New York City.

About Zero-G
Zero-G Limited (UK) is one of the world's largest and longest established publishers of digital audio samples and audio production elements. With a catalog of over 120 sample collections released on CD since 1990, the Zero-G resource is at 150,000 samples and growing. Zero-G has also provided a variety of content solutions for leading pro audio companies like Roland, Yamaha and Akai. Since creating the world’s first dance sample CD in 1990, Zero-G have pioneered the sample industry. The driving force has been a relentless search for uniqueness in audio sample libraries, coupled with a determination to provide cutting edge samples that effectively push the envelope in musical style, and above all, maximize the potential for innovation and individuality in music creation. Zero-G sample libraries enable musicians to create cutting edge music of the highest quality, individuality and integrity.