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BIAS DEBUTS SOUNDSOAP — STAND-ALONE EDITION
World's easiest pro-quality noise reduction software removes hiss, hum & other audio problems — targeted at videographers, multimedia & web developers, music & audio enthusiasts & others
Frankfurt, Germany • March 5, 2003 • Musikmesse • Booth #5.1 C44 • BIAS, Inc. today unveiled the stand-alone version of SoundSoap, a new digital audio signal processing application for the Macintosh and Windows computer platforms. SoundSoap is the first professional-quality noise reduction solution that's also easy enough for average consumers to use effectively. By adjusting just two knobs, anyone can remove unwanted hiss, room noise, rumble, electrical hum, and other background noise from almost any digital media file — including digital video (DV) soundtracks, PowerPoint and other presentation software soundtracks, Flash and other web-tool soundtracks, digital audio workstation tracks, cassette or other analog tape recordings that have been transferred to a computer, and other sources.
Follows Release of Successful Plug-in
Since its release on December 16th 2002, the plug-in version of SoundSoap for VST and DirectX has been tremendously successful. BIAS is pleased to bring the groundbreaking technology of SoundSoap to users who do not own compatible host programs via the stand-alone version.
"While many customers have been enjoying SoundSoap as a plug-in for their host programs — including BIAS Peak and Cubase SX on Mac OS X as well as Sound Forge, Adobe Premiere, and Wavelab, on Windows XP- there are many others who would greatly benefit from a stand-alone version," said Jason E. Davies, BIAS VP of Worldwide Sales. "Many of the potential customers seeking the noise reduction capabilities of SoundSoap don't use programs that host third party audio plug-ins, and still others use host applications that support a plug-in format other than VST or Direct-X. The stand-alone version brings the power and ease-of-use of SoundSoap to anyone, without the need for a host application."
Seamless Workflow
SoundSoap stand-alone works seamlessly with any video editing application, including Apple iMovie, Pinnacle Studio and many others. SoundSoap stand-alone enables users to simply open their clips, clean them up, and render a new processed file (QuickTime, AIFF and Wave files are supported). The clean file can then be imported directly into the application of their choice. Alternatively, SoundSoap can open an entire movie project, and offers a convenient transport control for file navigation and selection control. A QuickTime movie window allows for monitoring of the video while working with SoundSoap.
Wash it Off
Sound Soap works by removing "broadband" noise (such as room noise, tape hiss, road noise from a moving vehicle, or noise from air conditioners). It also removes low-frequency rumble, as well as hum — the 50Hz and 60Hz electrical "buzzing" sound common in many audio recordings. The software can even intelligently learn the difference between the noise and the desired audio — achieving amazingly effective results.
With moderate or subtle noise problems, Sound Soap can make the difference between a project that sounds amateurish and one that sounds professional; with more extreme noise problems, Sound Soap can effectively salvage an otherwise unusable audio file. And in keeping with BIAS' tradition of creating powerful native-capable audio applications, Sound Soap takes full advantage of the processing power of your computer, with no additional hardware needed.
Watch it Clean
Sound Soap is exceptionally easy to use and requires no understanding of complicated audio engineering techniques or terminology. Instead, Sound Soap has an innovative display that actually shows the unwanted noise being removed; by adjusting just two knobs while watching the display, anyone can use Sound Soap. It also works with many of the most common audio file formats exported by video editing and presentation applications.
Pricing and Availability
SoundSoap stand-alone edition for Mac OS X v.10.2 and Windows XP will be available as a free downloadable update to all registered users of the VST or Direct-X plug-in version of SoundSoap in Q1 2003. Once released, SoundSoap stand-alone will be included with the plug-in version as an optional installer. BIAS SoundSoap plug-in for VST and DirectX shipped December 16th 2002, has a suggested introductory retail price of just $99 US, and is currently available through the worldwide network of authorized BIAS dealers and distributors and directly from BIAS, Inc.
Additional information can be found at http://www.bias-inc.com/soundsoap/, and screen shots can be downloaded here.
About BIAS
BIAS, Inc., a privately held corporation based in Petaluma, California, is an established leader in cutting-edge audio software technology. BIAS' award-winning product line — which currently includes Peak Pro XT, Peak Pro, Peak LE, Deck, Deck LE, Master Perfection Suite, SoundSoap, and SoundSoap Pro — can be heard on numerous hit recordings, Hollywood and independent feature films, television productions, websites, video games, and other productions. BIAS, founded in 1994 as Berkley Integrated Audio Software Inc, is dedicated to crafting powerful, innovative tools for audio, video, and film professionals, as well as musicians, composers, multimedia developers, and Internet authors.
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