(COMTEX) B: Spatializer Audio Laboratories and 4Front Technologies Pr
B: Spatializer Audio Laboratories and 4Front Technologies Provide Linux Users
With Improved Internet and MP3 Audio Capabilities StreamFX Software Plug-in for
XMMS Targeted to Drive Penetration of Internet Appliance and e-Commerce
Channels
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov 14, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Spatializer Audio
Laboratories, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SPAZ), a leading supplier of digital and
analog audio solutions, and 4Front Technologies, a leader in digital audio
solutions for Linux and UNIX platforms, announced today the successful launch of
StreamFX(TM) for Linux, a software plug-in for XMMS. XMMS is a cross platform
MP3 and Multimedia player that has become the most popular audio application on
Linux and now comes bundled with all popular Linux distributions, such as Corel
Linux, SuSE, Mandrake, and Red Hat Linux. XMMS is also available for other UNIX
operating systems like FreeBSD, Solaris, AIX, and HPUX.
"We are excited to have teamed up with 4Front Technologies to bring StreamFX to
the growing universe of Linux users," stated Henry R. Mandell, Chairman of the
Board and Chief Executive Officer of Spatializer Audio Laboratories. "The
availability of StreamFX on the Linux platform, tied to XMMS, the de facto MP3
and Multimedia player for the Linux environment, provides a very compelling
audio package for the growing Internet Appliance market. We can now aggressively
market a turn-key enhanced audio solution for these devices, many of which rely
on the Linux OS. This also gives us another product to offer in e-commerce,
which we will be focusing more attention on and refining our approach to in
2001."
StreamFX is one of the "Must-Have" plug-ins for XMMS, making it easier than ever
for Linux users to enjoy a dramatically enhanced audio experience over the
Internet. StreamFX provides rich 3D audio, enhanced bass support and support for
headphone/speaker audio adjustment, adding rich, immersive audio to the already
powerful XMMS player. StreamFX is available immediately and can be purchased
directly from www.opensound.com and in the future from www.Spatializer.com for
the special price of $10.00.
"With the introduction of StreamFX for Linux, XMMS users can now experience the
same Spatializer StreamFX enhancements available for WinAmp and used by global
technology leaders such as Panasonic, Toshiba and Apple Computer" said Dev
Mazumdar, President of 4Front Technologies. "Spatializer's StreamFX is the best
sounding audio enhancement technology I have heard. We will be working closely
with Spatializer Audio Laboratories to bring many more exciting Spatializer
products to the Linux and the Open Sound System platforms. There is a growing
market for Internet Appliances and personal electronics based on Linux and other
Real-Time-Operating-Systems (RTOS) and 4Front Technologies together with
Spatializer Audio Labs will be the leading providers of such technologies which
will greatly enhance audio for the consumer."
About StreamFX
StreamFX 3-D Stereo creates a dramatic and enveloping sound experience out of
any pair of regular speakers or headphones. Spatializer 3D-Stereo is a long-time
favorite of both movie and sound studios in addition to numerous audio product
manufacturers. Push the Space slider higher, and listen as 3D-Stereo widens and
deepens the sound field to surround with audio so rich and ambient, that you'll
feel like you're listening in a concert hall. Simply clicking on the
"Headphones" - button generates the same equally immersive experience over
headphones creating a dramatic 'out-of-head' audio experience.
StreamFX Vi.B.E. produces a dynamic bass response from even the lowest-end
speakers or headphones. Spatializer Vi.B.E uses proprietary technology to
generate realistic bass frequencies that are unaffected by your system response.
Just adjust the slider to your own preference and hear the bass come through
like never before.
About Spatializer Audio Laboratories, Inc.
Spatializer Audio Laboratories, Inc. is a leading developer, licensor and
marketer of next-generation technologies for the consumer electronics, computing
and entertainment industries. The company's advanced audio technology is
incorporated into consumer electronics audio, video and DVD products from global
brand leaders including Toshiba, JVC, Panasonic, Hitachi, Samsung, Acer, Sharp,
Sanyo, Goldstar, Emerson, Zenith and Proton, in PC multimedia systems and
peripherals from Apple, Dell, Gateway, Hewlett Packard, Sony, Fujitsu,
Seiko-Epson, NEC, Micron and Labtec, in silicon from Matsushita, New Japan Radio
Corporation, ESS, Zoran, Motorola, C-Cube, OnChip Systems, and Acer Laboratories
Inc, and in software compatible with MP3 players such as WinAmp and embedded
with RISC cores from MIPS Technologies.
Spatializer stock is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol: SPAZ.
The company is headquartered in Woodlands Hills, CA., with marketing,
engineering and R&D facilities in Santa Clara, CA, and Tokyo, Japan. Further
information may be obtained from Spatializer's SEC filings, and by contacting
the Company's Investor Relations Department toll-free at 888-825-0743 or by
writing to spaz@mdcgroup.com. For Media inquiries please contact Marken
Communications at 408-986-0100 or by writing to Andy@MarkenCom.com.
About 4Front Technologies
4Front Technologies is a privately held company with development facilities in
California, Finland and Sweden. 4Front's main focus is on developing audio
solutions for the UNIX and embedded Systems marketplace. 4Front's Open Sound
System has become the "de-facto" audio API for UNIX and is distributed with
Linux and FreeBSD kernel sources under the GNU Public License (GPL). Open Sound
System has been licensed by companies like SCO, Hewlett Packard, Wind River
Systems and endorsed by SUN Microsystems. The commercial version of Open Sound
System sold by 4Front Technologies is also bundled in Linux distributions from
Corel, Caldera, SuSE and MIZI, Holon Software and MandrakeSoft.
The X Multimedia System (XMMS) project is developed under the GNU Public License
(GPL) by 4Front Technologies. XMMS is a cross platform multimedia player that
supports MP3, Wave, MPEG1 Video, VideoCD, Amiga MOD, MIDI, and other digital
audio and video formats. It also provides MP3 streaming playback support over
the Internet and provides visual graphics synchronized to sound output. It also
provides complete control over GUI layout and design. XMMS has received many
prestigious awards as the most popular media application on Linux from Linux
Journal, Linux Magazine and SlashDot.Org. More information on XMMS is available
at www.xmms.org and www.opensound.com.
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