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DJ: Sonic Foundry Signs Navarre (PR Newswire(DowVision) 01/19 05:19:08)
Leading Software and Music Distributor to Carry Sonic Foundry's Digital Audio Software MADISON, Wis., Jan. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonic Foundry (Amex: SFO), a leading developer and marketer of digital audio software for the Windows platform, announced today it has signed a distribution agreement with Navarre Corporation (Nasdaq: NAVR). Navarre, a leading distributor of software, music, and home video products, will distribute Sonic Foundry's complete line of award-winning digital audio software products including the breakthrough ACID loop-based music creation software. "Navarre was one of the very first distributors to foresee the convergence of software and music technology," commented Doug Nestler, Director of Business Development for Sonic Foundry. "With their leadership position in distributing to both music and computer resellers, I expect Navarre to significantly enhance our market position." Sonic Foundry's products are used worldwide by professionals in the audio, music, multimedia, Internet, radio/television broadcast industries, and by serious music hobbyists. Sonic Foundry distinguishes itself in the industry by providing a complete portfolio of audio and multimedia products that work together seamlessly to ensure a reliable total solution for its customers. "Sonic Foundry's software products are very forward thinking and up on all the latest music trends," stated Paul Hertz, Vendor Manager for Navarre Corporation. "By combining musical entertainment and advanced technology, their products are a great addition to our mix and provide the innovation that our dealers are always seeking." Among the products to be carried by Navarre are: Sound Forge 4.5: the industry standard for audio editing on the Windows platform, Sound Forge is the most comprehensive audio editing and Internet development tool in the industry. Sound Forge is packed with dozens of high quality tools and effects for manipulating audio. ACID(TM): a breakthrough in loop-based music creation, ACID takes creativity to a completely new realm. Available as ACID Music for musicians and serious hobbyists, ACID DJ for creating dance music, and ACID Rock for creating rock music, the ACID family gives users access to an incredible library of recording sound clips (loops) to create their own music mixes right from their desktops. About Sonic Foundry Founded in 1991, Sonic Foundry, based in Madison, Wis., is a leading developer and marketer of comprehensive, professional-quality sound editing software products for the PC. Sonic Foundry's award-winning digital audio software products are used worldwide for music production and post-production, multimedia and Web applications, broadcast, production, computer telephony, and forensic analysis. For more information, contact Sonic Foundry by phone at 800-57SONIC or 608-256-3133, by e-mail at sales@sonicfoundry.com or visit the company's Internet Web Site at www.sonicfoundry.com. /CONTACT: Beth Scudder, Ext. 274, e-mail, Scudder@sspr.com, or Laura Margolis, Ext. 236, e-mail, Margolis@sspr.com, both of S&S Public Relations, Inc., 847-291-1616; or Tammy Stiemke of Sonic Foundry, 608-256-3133 ext. 2197, e-mail, tammys@sonicfoundry.com/ 08:02 ES |