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Cinescore : Professional Soundtrack Creation
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Cinescore

Professional Soundtrack Creation

ACID Pro 6

Professional Music Workstation

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A Soundtracking Breakthrough
Introducing New Cinescore Software
Amidst the hustle and bustle of NAB 2006, the worlds largest electronic media show, Sony Media Software gained worldwide attention when we announced the launch of our new Cinescore software. A breakthrough concept in music creation, Cinescore automatically generates complete custom soundtracks for videographers, filmmakers, audio producers, and other content creators who require royalty-free music to enhance and enrich their work. Cinescore creates music from a broad palette of musical Themes that can be customized to match the specific mood and genre of your work. Cinescore includes a complete core repertoire of Themes that can be further augmented with our series of professionally produced and recorded Theme Packs (available starting July 2006). Also introduced at NAB was the Sony Pictures Sound Effects Series Volumes One through Ten box set. This ten-disc set contains over 2,300 effects in a wide assortment of categories, and includes liner notes and interviews with some of the genres most in-demand creators. The sounds in this astonishing series were hand-picked from Sonys expansive archives, one of the most recognized and respected in cinema. environment for audio and MIDI with ACIDs awesome looping toolset opens up an exciting range of possibilities for composers, studios, musicians and multimedia work. Moldstad sums up his review of ACID Pro 6 software by saying, This is the best and most comprehensive version of ACID Pro ever, by far. Anyone who hasnt upgraded from a previous version yet should do so as soon as possible, and if youve never had the pleasure of using ACID Pro, nows the time to dive in. Special Sony Style Section In this issue of our catalog you will also find a special 4-page center section which features some of the hottest new Sony cameras, camcorders, and portable DVD players on the market today. Weve included an exclusive collection of products, such as the new Sony DCR-DVD505 DVD Handycam camcorder. The ultimate in simple home video recording, this sleek camcorder records your video directly to DVD. And if youre shopping for a new digital still camera be sure to check out the Cyber-shot DSC-W100 with 8.1 megapixel resolution and Carl Zeiss 3X optical zoom. The Sony cameras and camcorders featured in this special section work seamlessly with our video editing software, providing you with the fastest, easiest way to capture, edit, and share your movies and photos. For more details on these and other Sony Electronics products, see the Sony Style insert in the center of this catalog. Hopefully weve given you much to be excited about for the upcoming summer months. As always, we are continually planning new products and upgrades for the future to help you reach your digital media aspirations.

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Table of Contents
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Professional Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19 Cinescore software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ACID Pro 6 software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Overview of New Features ACID Pro 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Vegas 6 and Vegas+DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Home Studio Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-29 Vegas Movie Studio+DVD software . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Vegas Movie Studio+DVD Platinum software . . . 23 ACID XMC software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ACID Music Studio software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Sound Forge Audio Studio software . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Visual Creation Studio bundles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Jam Trax software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Super Duper Music Looper software . . . . . . . . . . . 28 PSP Media Manager software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Media and Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-39 Box Sets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Premium Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Standard Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Style Station Loop Bundles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Classic Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Vision Series: 3D Textures & Backdrops . . . . . . . . . 39 References and Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41 Customer Service and Technical Support . . . . . . . . 42 How to Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

version of ACID Pro ever, by far.

Frank Moldstad, ACID Pro Reclaims the Throne

Its been several months since the announcement of ACID Pro 6 software and the reviews are pouring in. In Frank Molstads review for Digital Media Net titled ACID Pro Reclaims the Throne Moldstad says, The combination of a multitrack recording

Overview of New Features Vegas+DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Sound Forge 8 software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 CD Architect 5 software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Noise Reduction 2 software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Total Production Bundles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Engineering know-how
Our world-class engineering team has real, professional hands-on experience with video and audio productionand they incorporate that knowledge into our product development. Knowing how things work in the real world allows our engineers to design applications that help you work better, smarter, and faster than you ever thought possible.

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Trusted technology
Our professional products are used in production houses and recording studios around the world. In fact, youd be hard-pressed to find a professional recording studio without a copy of Sound Forge software. Our ACID software is the worlds most popular loop-based composition toolused on countless recordings, film soundtracks, and anywhere original music can be heard. And Vegas software, with its unique visual interface, is quickly becoming the video editor of choice for professionals throughout the industry.

First-class service and support Have a question about one of our applications? Our helpful customer service team maintains an extensive knowledgebase. Go to www.custcenter.com to search our knowledgebase for answers to frequently asked questions, step-bystep tutorials, important white papers, and more. If you dont find what youre looking for, submit an email question to customer service and well do our best to help you. Should you ever require telephone technical support, we also offer several comprehensive support plans. (See page 42) 60-day technical support
Free Gold Plan with purchase of any Sony Media Software professional application. (See page 42)

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Cinescore Key Features

Automatically generates music to fit project length Includes 20 fully customizable Themes in multiple genres 16-bit, 44.1 kHz song quality for high-fidelity performance User-defined settings yield unlimited musical results Custom variations can be created and saved Hint markers control changes in tempo, mood, and intensity Multiple ending types for generated media Includes over 300 sound effects and audio transitions Themes sorted based on instruments, keywords, and more Video scoring track and real-time preview window Audio sweetening track Real-time editing during playback Interactive Show Me How tutorials and online help Volume and pan envelopes Audio time stretching Track markers and regions CD audio extraction External monitor preview Unlimited undo/redo Project media bins

Fundamentals

New! Cinescore

Product Highlights
Unlimited Results
Cinescore software automatically generates an unlimited number of fully orchestrated compositions that custom fit to your video. Adjust parameters such as mood, tempo, and intensity to create anything from complex songs to short and sweet stinger tracks. Cinescore software gives you the tools and flexibility to create highly customizable songs every time for full control over your soundtrack.

Professional Soundtrack Creation

CINESCORE KEY FEATURES
Automatically generates music to fit project length Includes 20 fully customizable Themes in multiple genres User-defined settings yield unlimited musical results Create and save custom variations Hint markers control changes in tempo, mood, and intensity Multiple ending types for generated media Includes over 300 sound effects and audio transitions Scoring track for video events or still images Audio sweetening track Real-time editing during playback Volume and pan envelopes Audio time stretching Track markers and regions

Multiple Media Options

Cinescore software imports a wide range of file formats for easy project creation, including AVI, AIF, BMP, JPG, MPEG-1 & MPEG-2 video, MP3, PCA, PSD, QT, SWF*, WAV, and WMV. Arrange your media on the timeline, then create dynamic and effective musical tracks for movies, slideshows, commercials, and radio productions. Export to popular formats such as MPEG-2 for DVD and MPEG-4 for portable media players.

Included Themes

Royalty-Free Themes
No loops to stack up or complicated licensing fees to drain your budget. Multigenre, royalty-free production music is just seconds away. Cinescore software includes one DVD featuring 20 complete Themes perfect for action sequences, weddings, corporate presentations, family vacations, and much more. Each Theme automatically generates an unlimited number of different arrangements and variations.

Control and Customize

Professional projects rely on precisely synchronized music and agile transitions. Switch up tempo, mood, and intensity by positioning Hint Markers to correlate with the changes in your video.

Blizzard of Sparks: Electronica Fourth World Surge: Ambient High Adrenaline: Drum n Bass High Voltage: Rock Klezmerada: Klezmer Many Rivers: Ambient Night Clubbing: Electronica Pink Adrenaline: Electronica Polka Time!: Polka Progress: Techno Really Fine Day: New Age Rock n Roll Reception: Rock Slow and Sincere: Pop Ballad Slow Motion Bloom: Ambient Spring Break Rock: Rock The End of High Tech: Symphonic The Forces of Evil: Cinematic The Monaco Diamond: Multigenre The Speed of Light: Techno Wildfires: Trance

For a complete list of all Cinescore features, go to www.sony.com/mediasoftware System Requirements

Microsoft Windows 2000 (SP4) or XP 1.5 GHz processor 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended) 200 MB hard-disk space for program installation 1.7 GB hard-disk space for optional Cinescore Theme installation Windows-compatible sound card CD-ROM drive (for installation from a CD only) DVD-ROM drive (for installation of Themes and audio transitions) DirectX 9.0c or later (included on DVD-ROM) Internet Explorer 5.1 or later (included on DVD-ROM) Some features may require product registration

Audio Sweetening
Cinescore software includes over 300 sound effects and audio transitions to enhance your soundtrack. Layer musical hits, comedic effects, and sonic textures across multiple tracks to achieve maximum impact.

Precise Control, Profound Results

Multiple Editing Capabilities

tailoring and modifying is easily done by using Cinescore Hint Markers, which can be placed on the timeline to designate a particular time when a change should happen. With Hint Markers the musics time, tempo, intensity, variation, and repetition can be easily connected with your video or voiceover down to the frame level to create a precise soundtrack that doesnt require any specialized musical knowledge or technical skill. The main Cinescore timeline has three audio tracks and a video track. The video track can contain a single video, multiple video events, or still images, and provides limited crossfade and time stretching capabilities. The preview window provides a real-time preview environment for manipulating and tweaking video over time. Cinescore software makes music creation more accessible than ever before, providing a fast, easy way for digital content creators to produce fully composed audio compositions to enhance and enrich their work. Dont fumble with clunky blocks of prearranged music. Gain full control over your media and create a custom fit for your soundtrack with precise adjustments to volume, panning, pitch, and tempo.

Cinescore software is a breakthrough in professional soundtrack creation, automatically generating fully composed, multigenre production music perfect for movies, slideshows, commercials, or radio productions. Cinescore software gives you the tools and flexibility to create highly customizable songs every time for full control over your soundtrack. With Cinescore software you can create great-sounding music in seconds using presets, or modify various settings to further customize the final song. Multiple tracks with functional editing capabilities ensure the most accurate fit for your media, while highly customizable, user-defined settings yield an unlimited number of musical choices. Cinescore software includes a broad palette of royalty-free Themes that can be customized to match the specific moods and genres of the surrounding work. To create your soundtrack simply select a basic Theme, then the Cinescore music generation engine creates music that can be shaped to fit. This process of

Video Timeline
In addition to a real-time preview window for video scrubbing, Cinescore software offers a dedicated timeline with functional editing capabilities for your video and images. Now you can do more with your media.

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Tutorials and Help

In-depth tutorials give you single-click access to various topics, from basic project creation to variation settings. Interactive text dialog boxes and guides walk you through step by step so you can learn as you go.

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Multiple Output Options

Deliver projects in nearly any format: ATRAC, AVI, MOV, MP3, OGG, RM, WAV, WMA, and WMV. Export DVD-compliant MPEG-2 files, as well as PSP (PlayStationPortable) and Apple iPodcompatible MPEG-4.
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INCLUDED WITH ACID PRO 6

New! ACID Pro 6

A custom edition of Native Instruments KOMPAKT sampler bundled with over 120 instrumentsa US $200 value.

Product Highlights
Original Music Creation
ACID Pro 6 software includes a powerful set of real-time features for composing original songs. Its intuitive pick, paint, and play interface lets you focus on the immediacy of music creation. By providing an unlimited number of tracks for audio and MIDI events, and a comprehensive and professional editing environment, ACID Pro 6 software will immerse you in a new world with infinite creative possibilities.

Professional Music Workstation

ACID PRO 6 NEW FEATURES
Multitrack audio and MIDI recording Unlimited media clips per track On-the-fly punch-in recording Record input monitoring Inline MIDI editing MIDI track envelopes and keyframes MIDI filtering and processing Drum grid editing mode with drum key maps MIDI file export VSTi parameter automation Envelope automation recording Dual processor support Support for control surfaces including the Mackie Control Universal Film-style panning mode for 5.1 surround projects

New! External control surface support New! Dual processor support Unlimited tracks of audio and MIDI Over 1,000 music loops in multiple genres 24-bit, 192 kHz hard disk recording Alternate time signature support ASIO driver support Master, auxiliary, soft synth, and effects bus tracks New! Multitrack audio and MIDI recording New! Multiple media events per track with automatic crossfades New! On-the-fly punch-in recording New! Project sections for easy arranging New! Envelope automation recording Beatmapper remixing tool 5.1 surround mixing including film-style panning mode Frame-accurate video scoring Nestable folder tracks Bus-to-bus routing Ripple editing across multiple tracks Tempo, time signature, and key change markers New! Inline MIDI editing New! VSTi soft synth support and parameter automation New! MIDI track envelopes and keyframes New! Drum grid editing mode with drum key maps New! MIDI filtering and processing New! MIDI file export New! Record input monitoring Over 20 DirectX audio effects VST effects support with automation and tempo sync Groove quantization tools 32 assignable effect chains, 26 auxiliary busses New! Gracenote MusicID CD album identification Integrated disc-at-once CD burning, and CD extraction Export: AIF, AC31, ATRAC, AVI, MOV, MPEG-1 & MPEG-22, MP3, OGG, PCA, RM, W64, WAV, WMA, WMV One-click music publishing to ACIDplanet.com3
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Fundamentals

Mixing and Editing

Professional Multitrack Recording

Perfect for live or studio recording, ACID Pro 6 software supports pristine 24-bit/192kHz formats, lets you simultaneously record multiple audio tracks, choose track input routing, record into selected events, select from multiple takes in the new Clip Pool, and punch in and out on the fly. Automation envelope recording and control surface support maximize your production workflow.

MIDI

Comprehensive MIDI Support

ACID Pro 6 software gives you the ultimate control over MIDI events. All MIDI note and controller data can be recorded and edited inline just like audio tracks. Easily paint MIDI notes in the timeline using a piano roll or drum grid view. Use envelopes and keyframes to apply MIDI filters, process and change controller data in real time. Audition MIDI notes and record musical themes using an external MIDI controller or the tracks soft synth keyboard.

Audio Effects

Superior Mixing and Editing

ACID Pro 6 software has the mixing and editing features you need to produce ground breaking music creations. Use an unlimited number of tracks of audio and MIDI. Key and tempo changes happen project-wide in real time. Nest several tracks and apply edits to the entire group using new project sections. Set up and mix 5.1 channel surround project files for audio and DVD productions.

Export and CD Burning

1AC-3 encoding requires separate purchase of the Dolby Digital AC-3 encoding software. MPEG-1&2 requires separate purchase of the MainConcept MPEG plug-in. One-click publishing requires an Internet connection from your PC to the Web.

External Control Surface Support

ACID Pro 6 software natively supports the Mackie Control Universal and Frontier Design TranzPort and allows custom mapping of up to five user-defined control surfaces. Perform hands-on mixing using external hardware with ACID Pro 6 software. Send and receive commands to compatible outboard devices (to control recording, transport, envelopes, faders, mutes, solos, pans, and effects automation.) Workflow enhancements in version 6 include support for control surfaces including Mackie Control Universal and Frontier Design TranzPort so you can control editing and recording parameters of ACID Pro 6 software. Also new is the ACID project sections feature. Easily move or copy sections of your composition and audition new arrangements without redoing the entire project. ACID Pro 6 software also includes a custom edition of Native Instruments KOMPAKT. This full-featured sample playback engine comes bundled with more than 120 instruments including acoustic and electric basses, synths, drums, guitars, organs, pads, and effects. You can also use the KOMPAKT Sony ACID Pro edition to create, edit, save, load, store, and trade your own sample banks. With all of these new features and more, ACID Pro 6 software is music creation reformulated. It is a true automatable, multitrack audio recording and MIDI sequencing environment with all of the looping functionality and production power that have kept it at the forefront of music technology for nearly a decade. Try ACID Pro 6 software today and discover for yourself why people dont just use ACID Pro software, they experience it.

For a complete list of all ACID Pro 6 features, go to www.sony.com/mediasoftware System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 2000 (SP4) or XP 1 GHz processor (1.2 GHz if using video) 256 MB RAM, 512 MB recommended 150 MB hard-disk space for program installation 600 MB hard-disk space for optional Sony Sound Series Loops & Samples reference library installation 2.2 GB hard-disk space for installation of Native Instruments KOMPAKT Sony ACID Pro edition Windows-compatible sound card DVD-ROM drive (for installation from a DVD only) Supported CD-recordable drive (for CD burning only) DirectX 9.0c or later (included on DVD-ROM) Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 (included on DVD-ROM) Internet Explorer 5.1 or later (included on DVD-ROM) Internet connection (for Gracenote MusicID Recognition Service)

Full-Featured DAW Functionality

New ACID Pro 6 software is the ideal environment for all types of music productionperfect for composing, recording, mixing, and arranging audio and MIDI. Still your best choice for loop-based music creation, ACID Pro 6 software now provides all of the features you expect from a professional digital audio workstation and more. Its a powerful combination of legendary ACID looping, multitrack recording, comprehensive MIDI support, and workflow enhancements that will forever change the way you create music. For recording at a live event or in a studio setting, ACID Pro 6 software has the features you need to get professional results. Simultaneously record multiple tracks of audio and MIDI into the ACID timeline. Experience pristine sonic quality with 24-bit, 192kHz audio support, and use new input monitoring to hear effects with your signal before you record. Record MIDI events through a variety of methods including punch-in/out, step-recording, and continuous looping. Gain ultimate control over MIDI events with version 6a full-fledged MIDI recording, editing and sequencing environment. Record and edit MIDI inline for maximum efficiency. Use track envelopes to modify pitch, modulation, expression, or change MIDI controller data. Audition MIDI notes and record themes with an external MIDI controller or the tracks soft synth keyboard.  Professional Solutions

Powerful Media Management

The ACID Pro Media Manager tool is a powerful way to tag, organize, and search your collection of media so you can quickly find loops on your hard-drive or even within the entire Sony Sound Series collection of loops and samples. The Media Manager feature maintains a database of your media, including file attributes, ACID metadata, and tags that you can assign to classify your media.

Patent-Pending Quantization Technology

Transform loops and MIDI tracks into fresh, new sounds with our exclusive Groove Mapping and Groove Cloning quantization tools. Change the groove of a track, apply different grooves to the same track, extract a groove from one file and apply it to another, or even create custom grooves.

Some features may require product registration

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Disc-at-Once/Track-at-Once CD Burning
ACID Pro 6 software has integrated track-at-once and disc-at-once CD burning, so you can burn audio CDs of custom remixes and DJ-style tracks.

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Includes Over 1,000 Loops

ACID Pro 6 software includes more than 1,000 Sony Sound Series loops, each embedded with our signature pitch-shifting and time-stretching metadata. Get more free loops through the ACID Pro Get Media feature and at www.acidplanet.com. Further expand your media collection by purchasing titles from our vast collection of royalty-free libraries. (See pages 30-38) 1.800.577.6642

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Inline MIDI Editing

Included with ACID Pro 6

Manipulate MIDI data directly on the ACID timeline with a piano roll or a drum grid interface. Edit all note position, velocity, pitch bend, and controller information in the main multitrack interface.

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ACID Pro 6
MIXING AND EDITING FEATURES
Multitrack Audio and MIDI Recording
Simultaneously record multiple tracks of audio and MIDI into the ACID Pro 6 timeline through a variety of methods, including step recording, punch-in/ out, continuous looping, and more. Arm multiple audio tracks, record alternate takes as clips, and select the one that sounds best to use in your composition.

Enhanced Paint Tool

Easily paint one-shots or MIDI notes on the ACID Pro timeline in specific lengths such as quarter note, eighth note, and triplets. Add audio and MIDI events to your projects with increased note accuracy.

MIDI Track Envelopes and Keyframes Gracenote CD Album Identification

ACID Pro 6 supports the Gracenote MusicID Media Recognition Service, so you can view information about a CD track including, title, artist, and song name, and also submit data. Use track envelopes and keyframes to implement continuous controller and program changes. ACID Pro 6 software has an intuitive interface so you can efficiently modify pitch, modulation, expression, or change MIDI controller data, including project-wide changes.

Unlimited Media Clips Per Track

Place multiple media types on a single track to create dynamic musical compositions. Add one-shots, Beatmapped clips, loops, and disk-based files on the same track. Use the Clip Pool to organize and choose the events you want to use in your composition your mixing options are endless.

MIDI Filtering and Processing

Process MIDI data directly on the ACID Pro 6 timeline, including quantization, editing of velocity values, event duration changes, and more.

Record Input Monitoring

The new multitrack workflow provides users with the ability to monitor audio signals with real-time track effect DSP during recording sessions.

ACID Pro 6 software includes a custom edition of Native Instruments KOMPAKT. This full-featured VSTi sample playback engine comes bundled with over 120 instrumentsall the basics, plus many fresh and versatile instruments that showcase the vast sound design capabilities of Native Instruments finest tools. You can also use this custom edition to create and save your own instruments, and load instruments in several popular and legacy formats. Software samplers have superseded traditional hardware samplers and are widely used both as plug-ins within DAW (digital audio workstation) hosts, and on dedicated standalone platforms. When it comes to virtual samplers, Native Instruments sampling line, including KOMPAKT, KONTAKT 2, and INTAKT, are at the top of their game in terms of sound quality, tweakability, ease-of-use, and the all-important CPU performance factors. In the area of synthesis and sound design, Native Instruments REAKTOR and ABSYNTH programs are two of the industrys heaviest hitters. Native Instruments exclusive KOMPAKT Sony ACID Pro edition gives you the best of the NI sound, from basic electric and acoustic rhythm section instruments to a special selection of some extraordinary REAKTOR and ABSYNTH sounds, and more, in a two-gigabyte package that provides instant inspiration and fast, high-quality results.

VSTi Parameter Automation

Increase your mixing flexibility by incorporating automation envelopes to control VST instruments in your ACID Pro 6 projects.

Track Record Meters

ACID Pro 6 software includes meters on each track to accurately monitor levels during recording.

External Control Surface Support

Perform hands-on mixing using external hardware with ACID Pro 6 software. Version 6 natively supports the Mackie Control Universal and the Frontier Design TranzPort, and allows custom mapping of up to five user-defined control surfaces. Send and receive commands to compatible outboard devices (to control record, transport, envelopes, faders, mutes, solos, pans, and effects automation.)

Drum Grid Mode

ACID Pro 6 Drum Grid Mode provides you with an easy and intuitive way to create and edit drum patterns directly on the timeline.

Dynamic Playback Optimization

Gain increased performance on single and multicore processor machines with audio track buffering. ACID Pro 6 software uses a separate processing thread to render audio from tracks. On multiprocessor or multicore computers, processing is distributed evenly across all CPUs to increase playback performance.

ACID Project Sections

Create project sections so you can rearrange time-based segments of audio and MIDI events in your ACID Pro projects. Drag and drop to move or copy project sections and audition new arrangements without having to redo your entire project.

Film-Style Panning Mode for 5.1 Surround Projects

Film-style surround panning allows you to pan between pairs of adjacent speakers using a constant power model, and is optimized for theater-style speaker placement.

Drum and Patch Map Editors

Efficiently create or edit drum maps. Use templates to label patch and drum names for hardware or software-based MIDI synthesizers and drum machines. You can also save templates and share them with other ACID Pro 6 users.

Envelope Automation Recording

Record track envelope and keyframe parameters in real time using a mouse or external control surfaces with touch and latch record modes and automatic post-record keyframe thinning. Automation parameter control is available for both stereo and 5.1 tracks and buses.

Looking for Loops?

The Sony Sound Series catalog contains over 125 libraries of royalty-free content librariesfrom single instrument libraries and song construction kits to exclusive sound effects and our groundbreaking new Artist Integrated series of fully synchronized libraries. Compatible with all software and hardware devices that support the .wav file format. (See page 30-38)

Use this exclusive KOMPAKT Sony ACID Pro 6 sampler to create, edit, and save instruments made from our vast Sony Sound Series library catalog, and then tweak these new sound sets to perfection using the full array of KOMPAKT controls and effects. In addition, registered ACID Pro 6 users have access to many free, downloadable KOMPAKT Sony ACID Pro Edition instruments. ACID Pro 6 software and Native Instruments KOMPAKT Sony ACID Pro edition are your keys to the ultimate professional music workstation experience.

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Vegas+DVD Production Suite Key Features

Vegas 6 Key Features
New! HDV, SD/HD-SDI support New! Blackmagic Design DeckLink board support New! AAF import/export New! VST plug-in effect support New! Improved multiprocessor rendering New! Enhanced video monitoring New! Superior frame rate conversion New! Project nesting New! Broadcast Wave Format support New! Tape-style audio scrubbing New! System-wide media management New! A/V sync detect and repair New! Editing enhancements Video transitions, effects, and generators Advanced 3D video compositing Keyframeable track motion and Bzier masks Primary and secondary color-correction tools External control surface support DirectX plug-in effects automation Video CD, multimedia CD, and Red Book audio CD burning Network rendering

Vegas+DVD Production Suite

Vegas 6

Product Highlights
VEGAS 6 SOFTWARE
Professional HD Video and Audio Production
Only Vegas software combines real-time SD, DV, and HDV video editing with unrivaled audio tools to provide the ultimate all-in-one environment for creative professionals. With its unique, visual approach to digital video and audio production, Vegas delivers tremendous power, incredible speed, and maximum productivity in an uncomplicated, efficient platform.

Vegas 6, DVD Architect 3, & Dolby Digital AC-3 Encoding Software

VEGAS+DVD KEY FEATURES
HDV, SD/HD-SDI support Blackmagic Design DeckLink board support Tape-style audio scrubbing Improved multiprocessor rendering Project nesting AAF (Advanced Authoring Format) import/export System-wide media management VST plug-in effect support Dual-layer authoring and burning support* Copy-protection tools* DVD mastering tools: DVD-9, DLT, DDP, CMF* Multi-angle video selection Smart-project reprepare* Photoshop (PSD) layer support* Media effects*
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Editing and Trimming

Edit and arrange events on the timeline using standard Windows drag-and-drop functionality. Expertly edit complex long-form SD or HD projects using mouse or keyboard trimming along with powerful ripple editing modes. Enhancements include A/V synchronization detect and repair, tape-style audio scrubbing, drag ripple and arrange, source project editing, and auto-frame quantization.

Customizable Transitions and Effects

Includes over 190 video effects and 175 2D and 3D transitionsall fully customizable. Effects include: Lens Flares, Film Effects, Chroma Key, Timecode Overlays, Media Generators, Credit Rolls, Text Effects and more. Use transitions such as Barndoor, Clock Wipe, Dissolves, Zooms, 3D Fly In/Out, and more.

5.1 Surround Mixing

Vegas software provides extensive tools for the creation of 5.1 surround mixes. Keyframeable surround panning for tracks and busses lets you mix DVD soundtracks without leaving the Vegas environment.

New! Smart-project reprepare New! Dual-layer burning and authoring support New! DVD mastering tools: DLT, DDP, CMF New! Project playlists New! Copy-protection tools New! Photoshop (PSD) layer support New! Jacket picture creation New! Media effects New! Multiangle video selection New! Theme export Real-time external monitor preview via i.LINK connector/IEEE-1394 Motion menus, buttons, and programmable end actions Subtitle and multiple audio track support DVD project verification and optimization Import subtitle time/text export from Vegas 6 software

DVD Architect 3 Key Features*

AC-3 Encoder Key Features*

DVD ARCHITECT 3 SOFTWARE

Professional DVD Authoring
Create DVDs with multiple video angles, subtitles, multiple languages, and running commentary. Apply image-correction filters to fine-tune still images and video. Set CSS and Macrovision copy-protection flags when creating masters. DVD Architect 3 software also supports the latest devices including duallayer DVD burners such as the Sony DRU-700A.

Dolby-licensed AC-3 encoding software officially tested and certified by Dolby Laboratories Inc. Encode 5.1 multichannel or stereo mixes to AC-3 format Audio service, Bitstream, and Preprocessing encoding options Data range from 224 Kbps to 640 Kbps 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz sample rates *Included with the Vegas+DVD Production Suite

For a complete listing of all Vegas 6 and Vegas+DVD Production Suite product features, go to www.sony.com/mediasoftware System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 2000, XP Home, or XP Professional (Windows XP, SP2 required for HDV) 800 MHz processor (2.8 GHz recommended for HDV) 200 MB hard-disk space for program installation 600 MB hard-disk space for optional Sony Sound Series Loops & Samples reference library installation 256 MB RAM (512 MB RAM recommended for HDV) OHCI-compatible i.LINK connector*/IEEE-1394DV card (for DV capture and print-to-tape) Windows-compatible sound card CD-ROM drive (for installation from a CD only) Supported CD-recordable drive (for CD burning only) Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or later (included on CD-ROM) Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 (included on CD-ROM) Internet Explorer 5.1 or later (included on CD-ROM) Some features may require online product registration

Future-Proof Your Video Productions

The Vegas+DVD Production Suite combines Vegas 6, DVD Architect 3, and Dolby Digital AC-3 encoding software to offer an integrated environment for all phases of video, audio, DVD, and broadcast production. A must for the professional media producer, this suite lets you edit and process DV, HDV, and SD/HD-SDI in real-time, manipulate audio with unparalleled precision, and author DVDs. By far the biggest news with this release is HDV support. Though you may not be ready to move completely to high-definition today, buying a video editing application that supports HD is a smart moveyou can produce higher-quality output now, and be well-positioned for the future. Vegas software is a full-featured nonlinear editor (NLE) for video and multitrack digital audio designed for video postproduction and multichannel recording and mixing. In addition to new HDV support, Vegas 6 software now supports DeckLink HD and SD cards, for 1080 60i, 1080 50i, NTSC and PAL capture, monitoring and print to tape over SDI. Vegas 6 software also now includes multiprocessor support, project nesting, powerful new Media Manager technology, and Broadcast Wave file support. DVD Architect 3 software is a powerful DVD production and layout tool. Use it to create DVDs with multiple video angles, subtitles, multiple languages, and running commentary. Apply image-correction filters to fine-tune still images and video. The DVD Architect interface is fully customizable, and lets you dock or float windows anywhere in your workspace. Also included with the Vegas+DVD Production Suite is Dolby Digital AC-3 encoding software. After finishing your 5.1 mix in Vegas 6 software, use this certified Dolby Digital AC-3 plug-in to encode stereo or multichannel AC-3 files for use in your surround sound DVD production. From short-form videos to widescreen 5.1 DVDs, Vegas+DVD software provides comprehensive video, audio, and DVD production features to satisfy even the most demanding professional media producer.

Efficient DVD Layout and Design

Author menu-based and single-title DVDs using backgrounds, motion menus, buttons, text, and effects. Set your DVD content to loop, hold, or timeout at the end of a scene change. Import layered Photoshop (PSD) files for use as backgrounds, buttons, masks, and graphics.

DOLBY DIGITAL AC-3 ENCODING SOFTWARE

5.1-Channel AC-3 Encoding
Output surround mixes by encoding 5.1 multichannel or stereo mixes with a Dolby Digital AC-3 encoder. DVD Architect software also imports AC-3 files for the creation of multichannel 5.1 DVDs.

Vegas+DVD Production Suite

Includes: Vegas 6, DVD Architect 3, Dolby Digital AC-3 encoding software, Magic Bullet Movie Looks HD 50, Boris Graffiti LTD, and Boris FX LTD for Vegas software.

Vegas 6 software: Stand-alone

Includes: Vegas 6 software and Boris Graffiti LTD titling software

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Smart Project Reprepare
Now it is faster and easier to edit a previously prepared project. Using new technology, DVD Architect 3 software can now recognize and prepare only the changed portions of the projectsaving you valuable time.

Free Bonus Software

Sound Effects and Plug-Ins
Boris Graffiti LTD

Overview of New Features

Vegas 6 and DVD Architect 3
VEGAS 6 VIDEO FEATURES
HDV Support
Capture from a wide variety of HDV devices. Includes support for 601/709 color spaces and the CineForm intermediate codec for high performance HDV editing. Superior downconversion and frame rate conversion including 24p, and precision upconversion for HD-SDI mastering. Export your HDV projects to delivery formats including Windows Media 9 HD, Real Media, QuickTime, the Sony YUV codec for HD-SDI output, widescreen DVD, and all HDV MPEG-2 transport and program stream variants.

INCLUDED WITH VEGAS 6 SOFTWARE:

Boris Graffiti LTD software lets you easily create 2D and 3D vector title animations. Includes an expansive Style Palette and Library Browser.

Project Playlists
You can use playlists to play a sequence of movies, chapter markers, music compilations, or picture compilations. The list of entries is played start to finish and an end-action defines the go-to point after the playlist is finished.

Broadcast Wave Format Support

Vegas 6 software supports industry standard Broadcast Wave Format. Wave Format files can be opened and edited like any other audio file, or can be imported and auto-arranged on the Vegas timeline based on the file timestamp metadata.

Adobe Photoshop Layer Support

For the ultimate in control over the appearance of your project, you can import an Adobe Photoshop (PSD) file to create menus, buttons, and more.

INCLUDED WITH VEGAS+DVD PRODUCTION SUITE:

Boris Graffiti LTD and Boris FX LTD for Vegas
In addition to the Boris Graffiti LTD software described above, Vegas+DVD software also includes Boris FX LTD for Vegas. This exclusive program includes a professional-grade chromakeyer from the full version of Boris FX, and the Motion Stabilizer from Boris Red.

Tape-Style Audio Scrubbing

You can use scrubbing to scroll playback of your project at varying speeds. New in Vegas 6 software is a tape-style scrubber above the timeline that mimics dragging an analog tape past the playhead.

Jacket Picture Creation

A DVD player can display a jacket picture (an image contained on the DVD disc) when the DVD player is in stop mode.

SD/HD-SDI Support
New support for Blackmagic Design DeckLink boards allows you to capture, edit, monitor, and print-to-tape using SDI (serial digital interface) and component SD and HD decks.

Media Effects

VEGAS 6 WORKFLOW FEATURES

Project Nesting
Use new project nesting to add a Vegas project (.veg) to the timeline and edit and apply effects the same as you would a standard media event. This new feature can help you streamline your project workflow.

Apply image-correction filters to fine-tune still images and video. Filters include Brightness and Contrast, Levels, Auto Levels, Crop, and Anti-Flicker.

Dual-Layer Authoring and Burning Support

The DVD+R DL format allows users of drives such as the Sony DRU-700A to burn DVD discs containing up to 8.5 GB of data. Most DVD players will be able to play DVD+R DL DVD discs.

Magic Bullet Movie Looks HD 50 Plug-In

Get the look of film with one click in Vegas software! Movie Looks effects transform your video using over 50 cinematic tints and glows with easyto-apply presets. Its all you need to transform your DV footage to the professional look of film.

Multiprocessor Support
Vegas 6 software takes advantage of cutting-edge parallel processing architectures, significantly reducing complex project-render times on multiprocessor, HT, and multicore systems.

A/V Synchronization Detect and Repair

When audio and video events are not aligned, Vegas software will highlight the events in the timeline so you can see synchronization problems at a glance. The software determines whether source events are synchronized by comparing grouped and overlapping media.

DVD Mastering Tools

DVD Architect 3 software adds support for export of DLT, DDP and CMFthe common packaging formats required by professional duplicators.

Enhanced Video Monitoring

Next-generation monitoring tools allow full-screen timeline playback to LCD and CRT secondary displays via component or DVI connections, with support for scaling, deinterlacing, and color profiles. Additionally, Vegas 6 software supports timeline monitoring using DeckLink cards, at all supported resolutions.

System-Wide Media Management

You can use the Media Manager window to search and manage your collection of media assets so you can easily find the right file for your Vegas projects. The Media Manager maintains a database of your files, including attributes, ACID metadata, and tags that you can assign to classify your audio and video clips.

Copy-Protection Tools
Support for setting CSS (Content Scramble System) and Macrovision (Type I, II, and III) copy-protection flags when creating masters.

INCLUDED WITH VEGAS AND VEGAS+DVD SOFTWARE:

Limited Edition Sound Effects Sampler
Vegas 6 and Vegas+DVD software include a limited-edition sound effects sampler CD. This unique CD illustrates the breadth and depth of the materials contained in the Sony Pictures Sound Effects Series box sets. For more information on Sony Pictures Sound Effects Series box sets, see page 32. More information on Boris software is available on page 40 or at www.borisfx.com

AAF Import and Export

You can use AAF (Advanced Authoring Format) files to exchange projects between applications.

Project Navigation Tool

Use the new navigation tool to view and edit information about which menu button is selected when you use the Up, Down, Left, and Right buttons on your DVD remote control. Arrows are displayed to indicate the navigation that is currently assigned.

VEGAS 6 AUDIO FEATURES

VST Plug-in Effect Support
You can use effects to manipulate the audio components of your project. The included audio plug-ins can improve the quality of the audio in your project or create unique sounds. Vegas software supports additional DirectX and VST effects from a variety of vendors. Audio effects can be applied to all events on a track, to busses, or as assignable effects.

Project References in Rendered Files

When your Vegas project uses media that was rendered with an embedded project path reference, you can easily open the source project in the associated application if you need to edit the media later. For example, imagine that you have an audio file on the Vegas timeline that was rendered from an ACID project. In previewing your Vegas project, you discover that you accidentally rendered your ACID project with a critical track muted. You can simply right-click the event on the Vegas timeline and choose Edit Source Project from the shortcut menu to reopen your ACID project, unmute the track, and then rerender it.

Multiangle Video Selection

Add video tracks to allow multiple viewing angles. During playback, press the Angle button on the remote control to change angles. You can add up to eight video tracks for each title.

Digital Video & Audio Production

A hands-on guide to creating rich multimedia with Vegas 6 software This thorough guide to the basics puts the stunning capabilities of Vegas 6 software right where they belong: in your production arsenal! More than 80 hands-on tasks that teach important concepts in a step-by-step fashion. An included DVD contains lesson files, sample media, and a complete Vegas manual in .pdf format.
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Theme Export
Automate the process of creating custom themes. The characteristics of a menu (backgrounds, button placement, images, etc.) can be saved and added to the themes window.

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Sound Forge 8 Key Features

Application scripting Batch converter functionality Automated file format encoding Customizable keyboard mapping Save paths in rendered media Updated Regions List and Playlist windows Includes CD Architect 5.2 software with CD text support Direct file export to CD Architect software 24-bit, 32-bit/64-bit float/192kHz support Media Explorer with automatic file previewing VU meters for RMS playback & record monitoring CD extraction and track-at-once CD burning

General

Sound Forge 8

Product Highlights
Includes CD Architect Software
Sound Forge 8 software includes CD Architect 5 software for comprehensive disc-at-once CD burning. Produce CDs to Red Book specification. CD Architect software provides CD Text support and extensive drive support.

Professional Digital Audio Editing Software

SOUND FORGE KEY FEATURES
Audio editing, recording, processing, and encoding 24-bit, 32-bit/192 kHz audio file support Includes CD Architect software Over 40 customizable audio effects and processes DirectX plug-in effects automation Acoustic Mirror modeling plug-in Automated time-based recording CD extraction and track-at-once CD burning Spectrum Analysis tools Multitask background rendering Clipped peak detection and marking Vinyl Restoration tools Support for 24fps DV video files ACID loop creation tools

Recording

Powerful Audio Editing Tools

Cut, paste, mix, crossfade, and delete audio with unparalleled speed and precision. Edit files in real-time at the sample level and work on one file while processing others in the background. Use the scrub tool to quickly and easily find areas in your audio file. Sound Forge 8 software also supports JKL keyboard commands for shuttle control to quickly find sections.

Automated time-based recording Audio threshold record triggering Remote record function Prerecord buffer

Editing

Real-time editing and processing Waveform volume and pan envelopes Multitask background rendering

Tools and Effects

Professional Audio Recording

Record straight into your computer via your sound card and use the Record Timer to begin and end a session at a specific time and date. You can also start recording when a certain audio level is reached with threshold record triggering. New in Sound Forge 8 software is low-latency ASIO driver support providing faster, professional results, and support of additional sound cards.

VST plug-in effect support with automation ASIO driver support Audio scrubbing tool with JKL keyboard commands Over 40 built-in effects and processes DirectX plug-in effects automation White, pink, and brown noise generators Clipped peak detection and marking Spectrum Analysis tools Acoustic Mirror software plug-in

Pristine Audio Quality

Sound Forge 8 software supports full resolution 24-bit/32-bit 192 kHz files for the ultimate in audio fidelity. Capture the subtle overtones and nuances of instruments, vocals and effect changes that 24-bit audio provides. Import, save, and even record to these resolutions if your hardware supports it.

Import and Export

Flash (SWF) format import Multiple file format support Video preview window Windows Media 9 Series import and export QuickTime 6 import and export, RealMedia 9 export Support for native 24fps DV video files

Powerful Audio Effects

Apply over 40 professional studio effects and processes that include 200 presets. Automatable effects include Volume, Delay, Chorus and more. Use the Acoustic Mirror plug-in to apply different environments to your audio including bridges, churches, concert halls, modern and classic microphones, and more. Chain multiple effects together and apply them to selections or entire files using the Plug-in Chainer. Sound Forge 8 software also supports DirectX and VST effects, including parameter automation to expand the number of effects you can apply to audioincreasing your mastering flexibility.

For a complete listing of all Sound Forge 8 product features, go to www.sony.com/mediasoftware System Requirements
500 MHz processor 128 MB RAM 150 MB hard-disk space for program installation Microsoft Windows 2000, XP Home, or XP Professional Windows-compatible sound card CD-ROM drive (for installation from a CD only) Supported CD-recordable drive (for CD burning only) DirectX 8.1 or later (included on CD-ROM) Microsoft .NET 1.1 (included on CD-ROM) Internet Explorer 5.0 or later (included on CD-ROM) Some features may require product registration

An Industry Standard for Over a Decade

Sound Forge software is the tool of choice for media professionals who want to create and edit audio files with speed and absolute precision. Acclaimed for its power, stability, and no-nonsense interface, its the fastest way to get from raw audio to finished master. Sound Forge software is everything you need to analyze, record, and edit audio, produce music loops, digitize and clean-up old recordings, model acoustic environments, create streaming media, and master replication-ready CDs. How did it get to be number one? By doing what it does better than any other program: it provides a comprehensive set of tools designed to make you more productive. The new version 8 is no exception. Sound Forge 8 software is packed with features such as application scripting, VST audio effects support, ASIO driver support, audio scrubbing, batch processing, and more. Use application scripting to automate repetitive tasks, integrate with external applications, and create customized features. With the batch converter you can apply the same effects and processes to multiple files, saving hours of editing time. You can also convert audio files into different formats including MP3, WMA, AIF, and RMeliminating repetitive tasks. Convert as many files as you like in one sweep. 16 Professional Solutions Sound Forge 8 software includes CD Architect software our popular standalone CD creation application for professional audio CD burning. CD Architect 5 software has extensive drive support, CD Text support, and seamless integration with Sound Forge 8 software. Easily export one file or multiple files directly from Sound Forge 8 software to the CD Architect workspace and media pool. CD Architect software also automatically recognizes Sound Forge regions as tracks for fast and efficient CD creation. Another new feature in Sound Forge 8 software is the ability to create a shortcut to your source project in a rendered media file. That way, if you use the rendered file in another project later, you can easily reopen the source project by right-clicking and choosing Edit Source Project. Or, if you are using Sound Forge software to edit a media file that was saved with a project path reference using another Sony application (such as ACID Pro software), you can return to the original project in the same way. Its a terrific time-saver! Sound Forge software remains the standard for professional audio editing and mastering on the PC platform. With as much production firepower as version 8 delivers, what more do you need?

ASIO Driver Support

Low-latency ASIO driver support provides you with faster, professional results, and support of additional sound cards.

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CD Architect 5

Application Scripting and Batch Conversion

Use scripting to automate common tasks and create customized features. With the batch converter you can apply the same effects and processes to multiple files, saving hours of editing time. Convert audio files into different formats including MP3, WMA, AIF, and RM. Convert as many files as you like in one sweep. Simply add a group of files to the Batch Converter interface, select an effect or process, and run the script. You can also save and recall your most frequently used batch scripts.

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Extensive Video Support

Sound Forge software supports multiple video formats including AVI, WMV, and MPEG-1 and MPEG-2*. Synchronize audio and video frame-by-frame. Import Flash (SWF) files to visually synchronize your audio to your project. Includes new MPEG-2 templates for writing HDV-compliant files at both 720p and 1080i resolutions, and AVI templates using the CineForm CFHD codec for 720p and 1080i intermediate renders. Also included are templates for encoding WMV 720p and 1080p.
*MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 requires purchase of separate plug-in from Sony Media Software. ActionScript, motion video, and audio are not supported.

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Two Powerful New All-in-One Solutions ACID Pro 6 Music Production Bundle
Build your studio around the ACID Pro 6 professional music workstation. Mix, record, and produce with this incredible setup. Need session players? Youve got two of the tightest in the business with Tony Franklin and Siggi Baldursson. Master your recordings with the studio standard for audio production, Sound Forge 8 software. Were bundling these essential music production tools at a special price. The ACID Pro 6 Music Production Bundle includes new ACID Pro 6 software, Sound Forge 8 with CD Architect 5 software, and our first set of Artist Integrated (see page 33) loop librariesTony Franklin: Not Just Another Pretty Bass and The Best of Siggi Baldursson: The Drum Loops. The list price for this bundle is over $1,000. Order your bundle today for only $645.
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CD Architect software is a sophisticated mastering and layout tool for burning Red Book audio CDs. Use it to quickly and efficiently perform full PQ code editing, apply effects, create customized crossfades, and produce DJ-style megamixes. If you are burning CD premasters suitable for professional duplication, and want precise control over details such as pause times, fades, index markers, and time and track manipulationCD Architect is everything you need and more. A clean, visual interface with straightforward icons makes CD Architect software easy to learn and use. Detailed online help is there when you need it, too. Audio files can be placed using the simple drag-and-drop method. You can move, cut, copy, paste, and split events; and preview your tracks in real-time before adding them to your project. However, dont let the ease-of-use fool you. CD Architect software is a powerful tool with enough advanced features to please even the most demanding audio engineer. For audio editing, CD Architect software provides superior control. Zoom to the sample level and perform precise, real-time edits, fades, and cross-fades. Invert audio phase, normalize tracks, scrub through audio, or apply real-time pitch changes and time stretching. Apply professional effects including more than 20 real-time DirectX effects. You can apply effects to individual tracks, sections of a track, or the master bus. And for the ultimate in fidelity, CD Architect software supports up to 32-bit, 192 kHz source audio without requiring conversion. When youre ready to burn, automatic clipping protection keeps your CD distortion-free, and buffer underrun protection (with supported drives) prevents unusable discs.

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Vegas 6 Video Production Bundle

Get everything you need for powerful and efficient video production with this incredible bundle. Pop in the Seminar Series training DVDs for a guided tour through Vegas 6 and DVD Architect 3 software. Taught in a straightforward, tutorial style, these DVDs will have you up and running quickly. Create your video masterpiece using everything you learned, and add a distinctive touch by incorporating the royalty-free textures and backdrops from the Vision Series collection. The Vegas 6 Video Production Bundle includes the Vegas+DVD Production Suite (Vegas 6, DVD Architect 3, and Dolby Digital AC-3 encoding software), all four of our Vision Series libraries, and the Seminar Series: Vegas 6 and DVD Architect 3 training DVDs. Purchased separately at list price, these products would cost almost $1,400. Get your bundle today at the special price of just $959.85.

Give new life to your audio and video projects, LPs, cassettes, CDs, MP3s, and more. Noise Reduction software is a premium collection of four DirectX audio restoration plug-ins for fixing common audio problems such as tape hiss, camera hum, clicks, pops, and more. Easily recondition old tracks, problem recordingseven damaged audio. These plug-ins are DirectX-compatible, and work inside of Sound Forge, Vegas, or ACID Pro software, as well as any other DirectX host software program. Whether youre in radio or music production, Noise Reduction software is an invaluable tool for your audio and video editing suite. It includes Vinyl Restoration, Clipped Peak Restoration, Click and Crackle Removal, and Noise Reduction plug-ins. Noise Reduction software makes an excellent companion to Vegas 6 software. Eliminate camera motor noise, hum, and rumble from your video projectsits the perfect solution for filtering out unwanted noise. Noise Reduction software allows you to perform real-time preview so you can tweak and optimize settings before applying them to your file. Apply fixes to an event, a track, or to the entire project.

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Home Studio Solutions

Start with our affordably priced entry level tools
Like our professional applications, our home studio solutions are powerful, easy to use, and loaded with features and extras. ACID Music Studio, ACID XMC, Vegas Movie Studio+DVD, Vegas Movie Studio+DVD Platinum Edition, and Sound Forge Audio Studio software are built on the award-winning technology of our professional solutions. Perfect for the new digital media content creator, these tools deliver exceptional power at affordable prices.

Do-it-yourself audio
Its easy to produce professional-quality audio on your home computer with Sound Forge Audio Studio software. Record just about anything, edit and restore audio, burn your own CDs, create streaming media, and convert files with lightning speedall using drag-and-drop actions and simple commands such as cut, copy, and paste. Built-in CD burning lets you easily create your own demo CDs or share your music with your friends. (See page 26)

Learn as you go with Show Me How tutorials

A favorite feature of customers and reviewers is our exclusive Show Me How tutorials. Now found in ACID Music Studio, ACID XMC, Sound Forge Audio Studio, Vegas Movie Studio+DVD software, and Vegas Movie Studio+DVD Platinum software, these extraordinary helpers walk you through your creative projects step-by-step. Just click Show Me How to launch text dialog boxes, pointers, and guides that actually show you what to do!

Free shipping on all orders

Whether you purchase by phone or through our online store, shipping is always free for orders delivered within the continental United States when you choose UPS Ground delivery. (See page 43) Use keycode from back cover to qualify.

Free trial versions available

If you like to try before you buy, fully functioning 30-day trial versions of our home studio and professional media creation software are available for download at www.sony.com/mediasoftware

Add Hollywood magic to your home movies

Bring your photos and home videos to life with Vegas Movie Studio+DVD software. With a few clicks of your computer mouse, you can organize your clips and add transitions, titles, effects, creditseven a custom soundtrack! Simple drag-and-drop editing and built-in tutorials make it easy and fun to create and share your own movies on DVD, the Web and more. (See page 22)

Music creation for all ages

Making your own original music is easy and fun with any of our music creation applications. Mix and match the included loops any way you want, or layer them with your favorite songs to create a one-of-a-kind remixautomatic key and tempo matching synchronizes it all up so everything plays back together and sounds great. (See page 24)

We make video, music, and audio production accessible to everyone from children to budding professionals.
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Vegas Movie Studio+DVD Key Features

General/Workflow
External monitor support Multiprocessor support Over 30 Show Me How interactive tutorials

The Platinum Difference

Vegas Movie Studio+DVD Platinum software includes all of the features of the standard version (see page 22) plus bonus software, added features, and other valuable extras worth over $200: HDV capture and editing Includes over 20 DirectX audio effects ACID XMC music creation software 126-page book HDV:What You Need to Know Over 400 customizable Pixlan effects and transitions Advanced 3-wheel primary color correction tools Sony Pictures Sound Effects Series sampler CD
For a complete listing of all Vegas Movie Studio+DVD Platinum features, go to www.sony.com/mediasoftware

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Capture and Import

Video Editing and DVD Creation Software

Import media from DVD camcorders* ACID loop support Batch capture with automatic DV scene detection Import images in .bmp, .jpg, .gif, and .psd formats Import AVI, DV and MPEG-1 & MPEG-2 files Import .wav, .mp3, .aif, and .pca Flash (.swf ) format import CD audio extraction
*5.1 channel audio is downmixed to stereo. VR mode requires Windows XP SP2 or greater.

Vegas Movie Studio+DVD

HD Video Editing and DVD Creation Software

Video and Audio Editing

DirectX audio plug-in support VST audio effect support ASIO driver support Real-time audio and video event reverse Over 185 customizable 2D/3D transitions Nearly 300 customizable video special effects Audio restoration tools Red-eye removal tools Chroma Key green screen effects Still image animation

DVD Creation

Dual-layer DVD drive support End actions for menus and media Fit-to-disc compression One-click publishing to ACIDplanet.com* Export video projects in multiple formats
*One-click publishing requires an Internet connection from your PC to the web.

Export and Sharing

For a complete listing of all Vegas Movie Studio+DVD features, go to www.sony.com/mediasoftware System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 2000, XP Home, or XP Professional 800 MHz processor 256 MB RAM 200 MB hard-disk space for program installation Windows-compatible sound card Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or later (included on CD-ROM) Internet Explorer 5.0 or later (included on CD-ROM) OHCI-compatible IEEE-1394DV card (for DV capture and print-to-tape) Supported CD-recordable drive (for CD burning) Supported DVD-r/-rw/-+r/+rw drive (for DVD burning) Some product features may require registration

System Requirements Microsoft Windows 2000, XP Home, or XP Professional (Windows XP SP2 required for HDV) 800 MHz processor (2.8 GHz for HDV) 256 MB RAM 200 MB hard-disk space for program installation Windows-compatible sound card DirectX 9.0c or later (included on CD-ROM) Internet Explorer 5.0 or later (included on CD-ROM) OHCI-compatible IEEE-1394DV card (for DV capture and print to tape) Supported CD-recordable drive (for CD burning) CD-ROM drive (for installation from a CD only) Supported DVD-r/-rw/+r/+rw drive (for DVD burning) Some product features may require registration

Creating stunning movies and picture slideshows doesnt have to be complicated. Vegas Movie Studio+DVD software eliminates the guesswork so you can jump straight to the fun partbringing your video and digital pictures to life! With our exclusive Show Me How interactive tutorials to guide you, youll be adding titles, effects, and more to your project within minutes of loading the software. To get started, simply connect your digital camcorder or camera to your computer. Vegas Movie Studio+DVD software automatically organizes your media and even detects where each scene begins and ends. Simply drag and drop to arrange your media on the timeline. You can even mix still images and video in the same projecttheres no need to use separate applications to get professional results. Enhance your video with transitions, effects, titles, and filters. Play video in slow or fast motion, or even reverse; apply the look of old film; experiment with chroma key or green screen effects; and more. Nearly 300 customizable effects and over 185 transitions provide endless creative options. Make changes on-the-fly and see the results instantly! Powerful tools let you burn your movie to DVD, VCD, CD, print your movie back to tape or save to other popular formats including QuickTime and Windows Media. Share your creations with friends, family, or anyone! Our Show Me How tutorials go beyond the booklets and basic tutorials that other solutions provide. These extraordinary helpers are built right into the softwarejust click Show Me How to access simple, interactive help on over 30 topics. Show Me How tutorials help you spend less time learning and more time creating!

Vegas Movie Studio+DVD Platinum software offers all the power of the standard version, plus advanced editing features and other enhancements to speed you through even the most complex movie projects. Compatible with the latest DV and HDV (high-definition video) cameras, Vegas Movie Studio+DVD Platinum software lets you import and edit high-definition as easily as standard-definition so you can create stunning video projects including 16:9 widescreen productions. Learn more about highdefinition video with the book HDV: What You Need to Know included freea $24.99 value. Enhance your video with hundreds of 2D and 3D video effects, titles, and filtersincluding over 400 bonus professional effects and transitions from Pixlan. Vegas Movie Studio+DVD Platinum software also has advanced tools not found in the standard version including 3-wheel primary color correction so you can easily adjust differences in video due to camera setup or lighting; enhance washed-out footage; or make specific colors stand out. The Platinum Edition also includes ACID XMC software (see page 24) for fast, easy music creation. Write your own original music in minutes. Import your own music from CDs and MP3 audio files, record your own voiceover track, or customize your soundtrack using the included DirectX audio effects. Just like the standard version of Vegas Movie Studio+DVD software, the Platinum Edition has powerful tools for creating professional-quality DVDs on your home computer. Use the included DVD templates or customize your own. Add multiple motion menus, buttons, and links. You can even include behindthe-scenes features, directors cuts, outtakes, bloopers, and more. Step up to the power of Platinum and get HDV support, advanced color correction, professional video and audio effects, and much more.

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ACID XMC Key Features

Over 600 rock, pop, and hip-hop loops Easy recording of vocals and instruments Show Me How interactive tutorials Unlimited tracks and loops per project Intuitive pick, paint, and play interface Automatic pitch and tempo matching Metronome for playback and record Support for alternate time signatures Beatmapper remixing tool Tempo and key changes MIDI playback DLS sample file support

ACID Music Studio Key Features

Over 1,700 music loops in many genres Unlimited tracks and loops per project Intuitive pick, paint, and play interface Automatic pitch and tempo matching Easy recording of vocals and instruments Show Me How interactive tutorials MIDI recording, piano roll editing, and DLS software synthesizer support Metronome for playback and record DirectX and VST audio effect support VST instrument support ASIO driver support Real-time event reverse Support for alternate time signatures Chopper loop-editing tool Beatmapper remixing tool Track-level volume, panning and effects control Flash (.swf ) import support

Fundamentals

Fundamentals

ACID XMC

Extreme Music Creation

ACID Music Studio

Mixing and Editing

Music Creation and Mixing Software

Mixing and Editing

Export and Sharing

Disc-at-once CD burning CD audio extraction MP3 open/save Export to Sony Net MD devices Windows Media 9 support QuickTime support One-click publishing to ACIDplanet.com*
*One-click publishing requires an Internet connection from your PC to the Web.

Export and Sharing

For a complete listing of all ACID XMC features, go to www.sony.com/mediasoftware System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 2000, XP Home, or XP Professional 800 MHz processor 200 MB hard-disk space for program installation 256 MB RAM Windows-compatible sound card CD-ROM drive (for installation from a CD only) Supported CD-recordable drive (for CD burning only) Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or later (included on CD-ROM) Internet Explorer 5.0 or later (included on CD-ROM) Some product features may require registration

Disc-at-once CD burning CD extraction MP3 open/save Export to Sony Net MD devices Windows Media 9 support QuickTime support One-click publishing to ACIDplanet.com*
*One-click publishing requires an Internet connection from your PC to the web.

For a complete listing of all ACID Music Studio features, go to www.sony.com/mediasoftware System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 2000, XP Home, or XP Professional 800 MHz processor (1 GHz if using video) 200 MB hard-disk space for program installation 256 MB RAM Windows-compatible sound card CD-ROM drive (for installation from a CD only) Supported CD-recordable drive (for CD burning only) Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or later (included on CD-ROM) Internet Explorer 5.0 or later (included on CD-ROM) Some product features may require registration

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ACID XMC software is the fastest, easiest way to enter the world of ACID music creation. Its everything you need to record, mix, burn, and share your own music without any technical stuff to slow you down. Mix and match the included loops any way you want, or layer them with your favorite songs to create a one-of-a-kind remixautomatic key and tempo matching synchronizes it all so everything plays back together and sounds great. Unlimited tracks let you use as many loops as you want. ACID XMC software includes over 600 professionally recorded rock, pop, and hip-hop loops to get you started. Add your own music to the mix by plugging an instrument or microphone into your PC to capture live vocals, guitars, keyboards, and more. You can also import music from your own CDs and MP3 files. Its easy to share the music you create in ACID XMC software with others. Burn your own CDs, save music to streaming media formats, export directly to MP3 players and Sony Net MD devices, and even publish to ACIDplanet.comall without leaving the ACID XMC environment. ACIDplanet.com is the Internets premier site for sharing original music and video. Its free to join, and with ACID XMC software its easier than ever to upload your own music to share with hundreds of thousands of ACIDplanet citizens. You can also listen to music created by others, and check out the most popular videos. Enter remix contests featuring major artists and score your own music videos. ACIDplanet.com is your record label, stage, studio, and theater, at one convenient URL. www.acidplanet.com.

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If youre serious about making your own music, ACID Music Studio software is the perfect tool for original song creation, live recording, and studio-quality mixing and effects processing. Share your songs any way you wantburn your own CDs, upload to the Web, or export to your MP3 player. With our exclusive Show Me How interactive tutorials to guide you, youll be composing, mixing, and mastering like a pro in no time. Create original music by combining the included music loopsover 1,700 of themor record and edit your own live performances. Automatic key and tempo matching syncs it all up so everything plays back together and sounds great. ACID Music Studio software can capture from any instrument or MIDI source that can be plugged into your computers sound card. You can also extract audio from your own CDs and add MP3 files to your mix. Professional mixing tools give you precise control over volume and panning, effects processing, audio routing, and final output. Customize your songs using professional-quality audio effects including EQ, reverb, delay, chorus, flange, phase, distortion, echo, and more. Use VST and DirectX audio effects, and VST instruments. Add pan and volume envelopes, reverse audio, and change pitch and tempo of your mix in real time. When youre finished, ACID Music Studio software makes it easy to create your own CDs. CD layout and burning is integrated into the software so you can create music and produce professional-sounding CDs all within one application. Powerful encoding functionality lets you save your songs to popular streaming formats for uploading to the Web, or export them to MP3 players, Sony Net MD players, and more. You can even publish your songs to ACIDplanet.com! Join the ACIDplanet.com community to listen, share, download, create playlists, remix songs by popular artists, and download free loops.
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ACID XMC software List Price US $39.95 Upgrade ACID XMC software to ACID Music Studio software Box/Download US $39.95

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Sound Forge Audio Studio Key Features

Show Me How interactive tutorials ASIO driver support Flash (.swf ) format import Updated Regions List window Customizable UI, Windows XP theme support Real-time nondestructive editing Easy recording of instruments and vocals Unlimited undo/redo Drag-and-drop editing Audio and video synchronization tools

Audio Recording and Editing

Sound Forge Audio Studio

Audio Editing and Production Software

Video and Photo Editing Software in One Box

Two Bundles from Sony and Corel
The Visual Creation Studio bundle combines Vegas Movie Studio+DVD (see page 22) and Corel Photo Album 6Deluxe Edition software to provide a complete environment for you to organize, edit, and share your digital videos and photos. In no time at all you can create beautiful photo calendars and cards, dynamic slide shows set to music, Hollywood-style movies on DVD, and much more. All you need is Visual Creation Studio and your imagination.
Vegas Movie Studio+DVD Make memorable movies in minutes Enhance video with transitions, effects & more Animate still images in your movies Create professional-looking DVDs Step-by-step tutorial help Included Freea $75 value Exclusive video clips, titles, and borders Professional-quality music beds 1,001 Sound Effects PHOTORECOVERY Recover accidentally deleted photos Xtras - Scrapbook Templates Over 300 additional templates Xtras - Scrapbook Templates Vol. 2 1000s of templates in bright colors Pixmantec RawShooter Essentials Raw workflow software

Effects Processing

DirectX audio plug-in support VST audio effect support Over 30 built-in effects and processes Audio restoration tools Includes 1,001 Sound Effects

Encoding and Sharing

Track-at-once CD burning CD audio extraction Save to MP3, Windows Media, RealAudio, and QuickTime formats One-click publishing to ACIDplanet.com*
*One-click publishing requires an Internet connection from your PC to the Web.

For a complete listing of all Sound Forge Audio Studio features, go to www.sony.com/mediasoftware System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 2000, XP Home, or XP Professional 500 MHz processor 150 MB hard-disk space for program installation 128 MB RAM Windows-compatible sound card CD-ROM drive (for installation from a CD only) Supported CD-recordable drive (for CD burning only) Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or later (included on CD-ROM) Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 (included on CD-ROM) Internet Explorer 5.0 or later (included on CD-ROM) Some features may require product registration

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Sound Forge Audio Studio software is everything you need to produce professional-quality audio on your home computerno more renting expensive studio time to get the results you want! With Sound Forge Audio Studio software you can record just about anything, edit and restore audio, burn your own CDs, create professional-sounding podcasts, and convert files with lightning speedall using drag-anddrop actions and simple commands such as cut, copy, and paste. To capture live performances, plug a microphone or instrument into your computers sound card and click Record. Easily capture vocals, keyboards, guitars, and more while monitoring the audio levels in real time. You can also import music from your own MP3 files or CDs to create your own remixes. Customize your creations with studio-quality effects such as EQ, delay, chorus, and reverb. Liven up presentations, recordings, and music using the included 1,001 Sound Effects. Sound Forge Audio Studio software also includes support for DirectX and VST audio effects to further enhance your mix. Perform precise, real-time editing of audio files with simple drag-and-drop operations. Restore audio, expertly balance sound levels, trim unwanted sections of audio, and synchronize audio with video. You can even create your own music loops and samples to use with ACID music creation software. Sophisticated encoding capabilities let you quickly convert audio files into MP3, Windows Media, QuickTime, and RealMedia formats for the Web. Create your own podcasts, export your songs to MP3 players, and more. Integrated track-at-once CD burning lets you burn your own CDs in minutes so you can share your music with others. With Sound Forge Audio Studio software, editing and processing audio has never been easier.

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For more advanced video production and photo editing, Visual Creation Studio Pro is everything you needVegas Movie Studio+DVD Platinum Edition (see page 23) and Corel Paint Shop Pro X software together in one box. With Visual Creation Studio Pro, you can retouch, edit, and enhance images with professional precision, create stunning DV or HD video productions, and burn fullfeatured DVDs. You can even record and edit live audio to produce custom soundtracks for your movies and slide shows.
Vegas Movie Studio+DVD Platinum Edition Capture and edit DV and HDV Enhance video with transitions, effects, and more Animate still images in your movies Create professional-looking DVDs Step-by-step tutorial help Included Freea $300 value Exclusive video clips, titles, and borders ACID XMC music creation software HDV: What You NEED to Know handbook Pixlan SpiceMASTER 2.5 TFX effects and transitions Exclusive video clips, titles and borders Professional-quality music beds Limited-edition sound effects sampler CD Corel Photo Album 6 Standard Edition The easiest way to manage your photos Tutorials on CD by Lynda.com Learn by watching video clips of Paint Shop Pro Pixmantec RawShooter Essentials Raw workflow software

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Jam Trax

Get Your Music Made

Ages 10 & Up

Created for kids ages 10 and up, Jam Trax software is a great way to experience loop-based music creation. Loops are simply short snippets of music that can be combined in various ways to produce completely original songs. Loop-based music creation is how much of todays music is created, and Jam Trax software is a fantastic way to create your own rock, pop, and hip-hop songs. Like our award-winning ACID software, the Jam Trax application features a straightforward pick, paint, and play interface. To make a song, simply Pick the instruments and effects you want to use, Paint the sounds into tracks using the Paintbrush tool, and click Play to listen. Its that easy! Jam Trax software automatically matches the pitch and tempo of every loop so you can compose with confidence. Jam Trax software includes over 600 loops in nine categories including drums, keyboards, horns, guitars, bass, and sound effects. Plug a microphone into your computers sound card and record as you sing or rap along with your song. Jam Trax software is the best way to get your music made.
System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 2000, XP Home, or XP Professional CD-ROM drive 133 MHz processor 32 MB of RAM 10 MB of hard disc space Internet Explorer 5.0 or later Windows-compatible sound card Internet Explorer 5.0 or later Internet access for email

PSP (PlayStationPortable) Media Manager

General

The Easiest Way to Move Music, Movies and More to Your PSP System
PSP Media Manager Features
Extensive video, audio, and image support Easy drag-and-drop transfer to PSP system Easy thumbnail preview Background processing

Video

Video support for .mp4, .avi, .mpg, .mov, .wmv, and more High quality Sony AVC (H.264) video encoding Customizable target encoding settings

Music

Audio support for .mp3, .wav, .wma, and other popular formats Gracenote MusicID CD album identification Customizable bitrate options for encoding and playback

Images

Image support for .bmp, .jpg, .gif, .png, .tif One-click transfer of entire PSP-formatted magazines

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Feeds

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Built-in directory of popular RSS feeds including ACIDplanet.com podcasts and PSP-formatted magazine subscriptions Feed subscription, import, and export

Game Saves

Back up game saves to your computer Move game saves between Memory Stick Duo media

Super Duper Music Looper

Fun Music-Making Software for Kids

For a complete listing of all PSP Media Manager features, go to www.sony.com/mediasoftware

Ages 6 to 9
PSP Media Manager software is the easiest way to manage and share content on your PSP (PlayStationPortable) entertainment system. Much more than a game console, the PSP system is a powerful multimedia platform. Take your music, video, and photos with you to play anytime, and share with family and friends. PSP Media Manager lets you fully experience the breadth of entertainment capabilities of your PSP system. Whether youre using it as a portable music device, digital photo album, movie player, or experiencing the latest in audio and video podcasts, PSP Media Manager makes it easy. Simply drag and drop the media you want to transfer, and let PSP Media Manager do the rest. Share your digital photos and movies on the go. This powerful application provides easy navigation to your media and offers thumbnail previews for precise media identification. PSP Media Manager software supports most popular audio and video formats, and can extract songs from your own CDs to transfer to your device. No need to worry about whether your files are in the right format. PSP Media Manager software automatically converts them for optimized playback on your PSP system and allows for customizable compression settings for the best listening and viewing experience. PSP Media Manager even lets you manage and move game saves, as well as providing a one-click option for backing up your Memory Stick media.

System Requirements

Super Duper Music Looper software is a fun, easy way for kids ages 6-9 to create their very own songs on the computer. Built on ACID music creation technology but simplified for the young user, Super Duper Music Looper software is a terrific introduction to loop-based music creation. Children love the simple tools and big, colorful buttons, and watching the wacky Looper Vision animations dance along with the music. Super Duper Music Looper software includes more than 700 professional-sounding loops, and built-in sound effects such as laser sounds, turntable scratches, cartoon noises, and more. Kids can choose any combination of instruments and sound effectsSuper Duper Music Looper software automatically adjusts the tempo and pitch so songs always sound great. To record with Super Duper Music Looper software, simply plug a microphone into your computers sound card and click Recordkids love singing or rapping along with their songs. Sharing finished songs is easy. Create audio files to burn to CD, or, if you have Internet access and an email account, just click E-mail Song to share your musical creation with friends and family. Super Duper Music Looper software is easy to learn and encourages creativity. Its super-duper musical fun!
System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 2000, XP Home, or XP Professional CD-ROM drive 133 MHz processor 32 MB of RAM 10 MB of hard disc space Internet Explorer 5.0 or later Windows-compatible sound card Internet Explorer 5.0 or later Internet access for email

Microsoft Windows XP Home, or XP Professional SP1 or later Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1, Service Pack 1 (SP1) (included on CD-ROM) 1GHz processor 200 MB hard-disk space for program installation 512 MB RAM QuickTime 7 (for .mov, Sony AVC/AAC (.mp4), H.263, and H.264 playback) CD-ROM drive (for installation and CD extraction) USB 2.0 cable and port (for connecting to the PSP) Internet connection (for Gracenote MusicID and software activation) Internet Explorer 5.1 or later (included on CD-ROM) PSP Firmware 2.0 (for video playback on PSP) Some product features may require product registration

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* See insert in box for terms and conditions.

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Media and Content

The most loops
When you need audio content, you want to cut through the clutter and locate unique materials that wont bust your budget. Our diverse catalog has over 125 royalty-free libraries, with new titles added monthly. Everything is expertly organized so you can find what you needfast. Premium Collection loop libraries are two-disc, 24-bit collections of diverse and meticulously assembled audio samples. Specially packaged, Premium Collection libraries represent the ultimate value in instrumentation, genre, and fidelity. (See page 33)

The best sound

Sony Sound Series loop libraries are created by star talent and edited to perfection by veteran musicians, producers, and sound designerscraftspeople with extreme sensitivities to timing issues, library design aesthetics, and the capabilities of our evolving metadata technologies. Standard Collection is our most versatile collection of music and sounds. This tier includes single instrument libraries, construction kits, and multigenre collectionssetting the standard for dynamic audio content. (See page 34)

In more genres
The Sony Sound Series catalog is unmatched in terms of diversity. Find audio content in nearly every genre, from classical orchestral forms to the most esoteric electronic music subgenres of the moment. Easily search our catalog by genre, artist, or collection to find solutions to any music production problem. Classic Collection is just what the name implies. Proven performers. Staples in any well-stocked studio. Classic Collection sample libraries are established must-haves for anyone creating loop-based music. Now at a special low price, available only direct from Sony Media Software. (See page 38)

For any platform

As the creators of ACID software, we take great care in placing our pitch-shifting and time-stretching metadata. This metadata is supported by many music creation programs, on all major platforms. Our sounds can also be imported into any program that supports .wav files.

New! Artist Integrated loop libraries take loop-based music creation to new
levels of sonic excellence and ease-of-use. The Artist Integrated series contains pairs of libraries designed to work seamlessly together. Sessions on Artist Integrated libraries are recorded as one artist plays over loops from another library in our catalog. When you buy an Artist Integrated pair of libraries, you are sure to sense the result of superb musicians working together in real timethe most tightly-locked sets of loop content that money can buy.

Boxes & Bundles are specially-produced collections that contain one-of-a-kind content. From sound effects, to thematic collections, to multitrack editions, you can continue to expect uncompromising quality and thrilling diversity in these unique offerings. (See page 32 & 37)

Our professional collection of royalty-free music, sound effects, and video content is unmatched in terms of quality, quantity, and diversity.
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Royalty-free video creation assets Enhance your desktop video productions with content from the Sony Vision Series collection. These quality video clips help you create distinctive products while sticking to your deadline and budget. (See page 39)

Free shipping on all orders

Whether you purchase by phone or through our online store, shipping is always free for orders delivered within the continental United States when you choose UPS Ground delivery. No minimum purchase requirement! (See page 43)

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Sony Sound Series: Loop Library Box Sets

Royalty-Free Music Loops, Samples, and Sounds
From foundation materials to that perfect finishing touch, box sets offer the best in custom-tailored packages. Our dance music anthology and superstar drum session box sets raise the bar once again to bring you two of the finest collections ever released into the world of royalty-free sounds!

Sony Sound Series: Premium Collection

Royalty-Free Music Loops, Samples, and Sounds
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Our ever-expanding catalog of sounds is unparalleled in terms of quality, quantity, and diversity. The Premium Collection line shines with an extensive feature set that includes double discs, star performers, 24-bit sound, sophisticated ACID projects, extensive liner notes, expanded file types, deluxe packaging, and more.

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Tony Franklin: Not Just Another Pretty Bass Genre-bending licks and riffs from one of rock musics most talented and versatile bass players. 2-disc. 24-bit. Integrates with The Best of Siggi Baldursson: The Drum Loops.

Make better sounding music with libraries that unite artists in unprecedented levels of virtual collaboration across multiple library titlesthe Artist Integration Series. Tony used The Best of Siggi Baldursson: The Drum Loops as inspirational materials for grooving. Blend Tonys bass with Siggis drums and take advantage of the unique Artist Integration experience.

Chicago Fire: A Dance Music Anthology

Sony Media Software and Sound Genius Studios present Vince Lawrence/Slang MusicGroup in Chicago Fire: A Dance Music Anthologyfive construction kit libraries that explore five different aspects of the club music experience: deep house, electro, old school, progressive, and drum n bass. Chicago Fire is a comprehensive, true-to-form packageeverything you need to make complete tracks. The Chicago Fire: A Dance Music Anthology collection is your own personal gateway to the hardcore Chicago sound, and a superb Sony Sound Series solution for making incredible dance music.

Drums from the Big Room

Join drummer Steve Ferrone (Eric Clapton, Duran Duran, Tom Petty) and producer Greg Ladanyi (Jackson Browne, Don Henley, Toto) at Burbanks OHenry Sound Studios. Build tracks in five popular genres (rock, pop, R&B, jazz, reggae) using convenient packets of themed song structure elements intros, verses, choruses, breaks, outros, one shots, and more. Unlock these 24-bit multitrack performance loops, and mix kick, snare, rack, and hats with up to three unique room sound options to achieve the perfect balance thats just right for any track.

Experience the fretless bass stylings of Tony Franklin in this new Premium Collection library
Tony Franklin is the Fretless Monster. His bass playing is all about chops, tone, and taste, in proportions that sum to the kind of sound that artists such as Jimmy Page and bands like Whitesnake have used to full effect. Tony Franklin: Not Just Another Pretty Bass is a double-disc, 24-bit collection of hundreds of bass loops that comprise fifteen unique song structure themes, all performed by Tony on his customized Fender Fretless Precision Bass, the same instrument he used with Page in The Firm, onstage in Whitesnake, and in countless other sonic exploits. In Tonys able hands, this instrument gives up the sound and the vibe that makes the P Bass what it is: the ideal, essential, and inimitable sound of rockyesterday, today, and tomorrow. The fretless aspect of Tonys style makes his playing unique in the world of hard rock celebrities, and the slippery lines of round wound steel on smooth ebony contain the curves of the distinctive Franklin signature. Each of the fifteen flexible electric bass themes contained in this collection offer up all the elements of great rock tracks, from foundation to flash to finish. Enjoy this gritty (and sometimes pretty) collection in ACID software, and every other hardware and software platform that supports the .wav file format.

Sony Pictures Sound Effects Series

Exclusive Sound Design and Effects
Sony Pictures Entertainment has opened its audio archives to producers everywhere. These exclusive collections of essential sound effects represent the best in sound design and field-recorded materials. Created by the most respected audio professionals, these effects come from one of the worlds leading motion picture studios. New! Volumes One through Ten: This ten-disc set contains over 2,300 effects in a wide assortment of categories, and includes liner notes and interviews with some of the genres most in-demand creators. Unlock the full potential of your artistic vision with the most exciting sounds ever recorded. Volumes One through Five: Put these effects to work in your productions to achieve an even higher level of emotion, suspense, or impact. Categories include Animals, Natural Elements, Backgrounds, Home & Office, Impacts, Weapons & Explosions, Vintage Cartoon, Sports & Recreation, Vocals & Wallas, and Vehicles. Volumes Six through Ten: Where our first five volumes looked to satisfy the tangible elements of the sound effects world, the next five move further into the intangible world of expert sound design. Categories include Fantasy, Science Fiction, Horror, Combat, Period Effects, and Period Vehicles. 32 Media and Content

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arhythmiA: Drums & Drones, Volume One Two discs full of sinister 24-bit alchemy created by Nine Inch Nails drummer Jerome Dillon and NIN sound designer Keith Hillebrandt.

Songwriters Acoustic Guitar Companion A 24-bit, double-disc collection of essential chord patterns for songwriters.

Sony Pictures Sound Effects Series: Volumes One through Five

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Cinemascape: Soundtrack Construction Elements A broad assortment of textures and melodies designed to add drama and emotion to your video productions. 2-CD. 24-bit.

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arhythmiA: Drums & Drones, Volume Two Volume Two in the 24-bit, double-disc arhythmiA saga is packed with epic drones and masterfully played and produced beats.

Sonic Excursions for Acoustic Guitar Sparse acoustic guitar performances processed into bright, dazzling sound sculptures. Expanded Edition!

Dr. Finks Funk Factory This library is a virtual clinic in funk, and a complete construction kit delivered by Prince Alumnus Matt Fink. 2-CD. 24-bit.

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Esoterik Beatz A trippin rhythm generator for all beats underground, minimal, downtempo, experimental, and in every way phat and unbelievable.

ILONA!: Universal Female Vocal Toolkit The perfect background vocal construction kit. Gain complete control over your harmonies! Includes a great selection of diva samples. 2-disc set.

Ma Ja L: Electronic Imprints and Astrobeats Percussion loops, disintegrating analog instruments, forbidden Theremin transmissions, electric guitars, and more.

Sony Sound Series: Standard Collection

Royalty-Free Music Loops, Samples, and Sounds
The Standard Collection contains the industrys favorite line of sample librariesits the most versatile and exciting collection of sounds available. Single instrument collections, construction kits, multigenre constructions kitsthe Standard Collection sets the standard for dynamic audio content.

Essential Sounds III Collection of drum grooves, guitar and keyboard loops, funky bass grooves, game-sounds, sound and Foley effects, soundscapes, menu wipes, and more.

Jade Hill: Rock/Pop Guitars A pop songwriters toolkit of chord structures, and guitar solos that range from clean and melodic to chunky and shredded.

Ma Ja L: Ethereal Textures A group of tribal ambient sounds, and evolving, intricate soundscapes with lush, ultra high fidelity sound quality.

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Euro Techno High-energy techno grooves, synths, pads, percussion, and arpeggios.

Jade Hill: Total Spanish Guitar An impressive collection of traditional and modern acoustic guitar performances.

Mac Money: Electro Hip-Hop Super-smooth hip-hop beats, sounds, and vocals.

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Rhythmicronics: Processed Percussion An intricately processed collection of feral grooves that lock up tight with all variations of esoteric electronica.

Aural E: Eclectic Electronica Construction kit featuring electroacoustic processing, media manipulation, realtime performances, striking sound effects, stingers, and more.

Cinematix Volume 2 A wide variety of high-energy, highimpact audio assets, including loops, complete music beds, stingers, and sound effects.

Futurist Drum n Bass The fast way to make todays drum n bass music.

James Johnson: Slow Silhouette A 2-CD collection of long, sparse music segments designed for creating buildups, transitions, or even complete long form pieces of flowing music.

Mac Money: R&B 101 A vast array of killer beats, super phat basses, funky keyboards and guitars make this the ultimate R&B construction kit.

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Structure/Capture: Future Retro Dance Excursions Compose forward-thinking electronica in all tempo ranges with this library of cutting edge components.

Bass Taster A superbly played and recorded bass library containing acoustic, standard and fretless electric, synth bass, and Chapman Stick loops.

Designer Dance Tools A perfect balance of DJ and rave culturebeats, basses, synths, decks, and FX.

The Bill Laswell Collection Box Set $14995

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The Best of Siggi Baldursson: The Drum Loops Elements of Drum Sugar and Zero-Gravity Beats that integrate seamlessly with Tony Franklin: Not Just Another Pretty Bass.

Bass X A collection of intros, choruses, bridges, plucks, clicks, muffs, and song patterns.

Discrete Drums: Volume I Sparkling rock/pop acoustic kit drum and percussion grooves, customizable to meet the most demanding professional music production needs.

Our partnership with star producer Bill Laswell is the ideal pairing of music and technology. Each volume in this box set serves as a complete construction kit, providing endless solutions for producers of rock, funk, hip-hop, electronica, world music, and ambient/cinematic music forms. The Bill Laswell Collection includes Bill Laswell: Volumes I through III from our Standard Collection, plus a bonus library (Volume IV) available only with this box set.
The Bill Laswell Collection List Price US $249.95 Catalog/Web Price US $149.95 Sold separately (Volumes I, II, and III only) List Price US $59.95 Catalog/Web Price US $39.95

The Bill Laswell Collection: Volume I Bill Laswell reveals secret codes from the underground in Volume I of the Bill Laswell Collection.

The Bill Laswell Collection: Volume II Hundreds of sonic documents made for you to sculpt inside the ACID workspace.

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The Bill Laswell Collection: Volume III The basic principles of Bill Laswells production genius delivered intact.

Available Light: Natural Music for Cinema An essential film music resource. Maintain precise, micro-level control over timeline cues, anticipation, tension, and emotional impact.

Blip: Glitch Electronica Blip is an astounding library that contains meticulously produced audio assets designed specifically for the production of glitch electronica music.

Discrete Drums: Volume II The Discrete Drums production team provides loops with incredible options for customizing every aspect of your rhythm track.

The Bill Laswell Collection: Volume IV A 2-CD collection with superior 24-bit sound, available only with the complete Bill Laswell Collection.

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The Electro Set A construction kit for making electronica tracks with a classic German / Detroit feel.

Bradley Fish: Restrung Rock, folk, blues, Asian, Arabic, and electronic forms converge in a construction kit thats fun, flexible, and overflowing with possibilities.

Downtempo Beats A collection of slow groove exhibitions emiting the inescapable vibe of the downtempo scene.

George Pendergast: alt.rockdrums An assortment of unique grooves, complete with all the right breaks and fills you need to make complete tracks.

Jazz Trap Kit Everything you need to make real, natural-sounding jazz drum tracks in ACID software, and a host of other hardware and software engines.

Machine Language A hard techno construction kit by producer / sound designer Jon Drukman.

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Platinum Theory Hip-Hop A hip-hop playbook with classic soul roots and progressive intent. Enjoy mixing materials from more than 60 unique construction kits.

Bunker 8: Extremely Abrasive Synths A collection of gnarly synth lines and noises for applying negative Feng Shui to all your techno, industrial, and dark hip-hop tracks.

Drum Tools A collection of sensational-sounding, world-class drum beats from Swedens Roxette.

Groove Spectrum R&B Drums The funk drum groove encyclopedia.

James Johnson: Spektral Minimalism A collection of shifting, amorphous atmospheres, long drifting soundscapes, elegant piano passages, and textures.

Mellow Jazz/Funk Elements Electric piano progressions and airy musical phrases, served in a chilled downtempo pocket with just a hint of funk.

ACID Techno Expander Pack A complete kit giving you the materials to make electronica with superb sonic balance and fidelity.

Bunker 8: Nu Groove Pop An R&B flavored dance music construction kit full of beats, bass lines, melody loops, and instrumental motifs.

Either/Or Electronica Complete IDM electronica construction kit produced by Twines Greg Malcolm, working entirely within the internationally acclaimed Twine sound space.

Horncraft for R&B Enjoy this tremendous collection of saxes, trumpets, and trombones produced by Blues Brothers and SNL alumnus Birch Johnson.

Joe Vitale: Latin Percussion Sizzling Latin rhythms, percussion ensembles, and vital instrumentation.

Mick Fleetwood: Total Drumming Total Drumming reveals the core of the Fleetwood style, and showcases beats that changed the course of modern music.

American Piano Traditional country blues, stride, and country rock & ballad loops, performed by a seasoned pro and edited to perfection.

Cinematix Volume 1 A wide variety of high-energy, highimpact audio assets, including loops, complete music beds, stingers, and sound effects.

Electro Lounge A construction kit full of mellow grooves, intelligently funky basses, and sparkly ear candy, for making smooth, laid back tracks.

Hydroponic Hip-Hop A complete hip-hop construction kit created by veteran library producer Brian Daly.

Joe Vitale: Organ Donor The Vitale production team strikes again with Organ Donor, a comprehensive library full of vintage Hammond B3 loops.

Nashville Wire: Pedal Steel Guitar An excellent collection of fine pedal steel work that finally makes this complex instrument available to desktop music producers worldwide.

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New Roots Reggae Roots, dub, and dancehall Reggae instrumentation, with modern electronic elements.

Rudy Sarzo: Workingmans Bass Big pallets of thick, round-wound bottom fasteners, trimmed for optimum treble and bite, and ready for delivery.

Trance NRG A balanced set of do-it-yourself beats, crisp arpeggios, long sweeps, saturated leads, clean basses, and club style scratches.

Style Station Loop Bundles

Specially Priced Library Collections
Style Station loop bundles help you realize your musical visions quickly and completely. Whether youre scoring a blockbuster or penning a top-10 hit, our bundles provide you with the sounds you need to bring it all together.

New York Dance A perfect blend of contemporary dance loops from Doug Beck.

Siggi Baldursson: Zero-Gravity Beats Out-of-this-world, futuristic beats.

Trance NRG2 A new table of synthetic elements from Peace/Love Productions. Spin these fresh molecules into progressive dance, trance, and techno compounds.

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Nigel Ayers: Myths of Technology Machine music, electro-acoustic sound design, musique concrete, and all manner of noise making, from Nocturnal Emissions own Nigel Ayers.

Soul Jazz Experience A large assortment of jazz/funk phrases and progressions with a hard bop/post bop influence and a biting, vintage 1970s sound.

Troy Klontz: Rhythm & Twang Troy Klontz (Brooks & Dunn) produced country music loops: fiddle, guitar, bass, and Troys own incomparable pedal steel guitar riffs.

Boom Box Hip-Hop

You think this is too much bling? We dont. Dress it up with Hydroponic Hip-Hop, Mac Money: Electro Hip Hop, Stylus Pressure: Urban Grooves on Digital Wax, Underground Soundlab, and Westside Underground.

Numina I: Emotional Peak Sounds for Cinema Pure sonorous sounds that reference common emotions and cinematic events in fresh, unique contexts.

Steve Tibbetts: Friendly Fire A singularity in the world of guitarists and producers, Steve Tibbetts provides exotic, awe-inspiring guitar and percussion layers.

Ugly Remnants: Volume One Theres something dark and beautiful waiting for you in this criticallyacclaimed, multi-genre construction kit.

Smooth Like That

Cool out with a fine roster of jazz/funk players and programmers. Includes Mellow Jazz/Funk Elements, Mac Money: R&B 101, Groove Spectrum R&B Drums, Electro Lounge, and Jazz Trap Kit.

The Orchestral Series $3995each

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To create these four volumes, we assembled an international team of composers and producers who understand what it takes to make a great loop library. The Orchestral Series features a full symphony orchestra performing an astounding variety of authentic, original musicfrom classical to rock & pop.
The Orchestral Series List Price US $239.95 Catalog/Web Price US $149.95 The Orchestral Series (Sold Individually) List Price US $59.95 Catalog/Web Price SAVE more than 30% US $39.95

Orchestral Series 1: Classical Original music composed in tribute to the most beloved Baroque and Romantic period composers.

Orchestral Series 2: Modern Original orchestral music celebrating late twentieth century and contemporary milestones.

Rock Shop
Bass, guitar, drums, and keys: a time-honored rock quartet. Load your van with fresh copies of Sweet & Low Bass, Bradley Fish Restrung, Jade Hill Rock/Pop Guitars, Tony Brock: Rock Drummer, and Joe Vitale: Organ Donor.

Orchestral Series 3: Cinematic Complete orchestral pieces and individual instrument loops designed to enhance visual images.

Orchestral Series 4: Rock & Pop String, bass, woodwind, and percussion loops scored with popular music in mind.

Danceteria
Cook up a five-course, fixed-price feast of booty shake. Includes Designer Dance Tools, New York Dance, Trance NRG, Headstrong Grooves, and Nu Groove Pop.

Numina II: More Peak Sounds for Cinema Lush, slowly evolving soundscapes, deep rhythms, and sustained, stackable sound elements that provide varying degrees of tension.

Stylus Pressure: Urban Grooves on Digital Wax Pure urban magiktrippin grooves and freaky sonic collages with the phat sound of pure vinyl.

Ugly Remnants: Volume Two A second helping of versatile Ugly Remnants loops rounds out this stellar, multigenre set from Endlessflow.

Eclectica
Walk the progressive edge with five of our most experimental and original libraries. Includes Blip: Glitch Electronica, Ma Ja Le: Ethereal Textures, Nigel Ayers: Myths of Technology, Steve Tibbetts: Friendly Fire, and TOYZ.

On the Jazz Tip A musical palette with all the jazz loops you need.

Tony Brock: Rock Drummer Rod Stewart, Bernie Taupin, Jeff Beck, and Roy Orbison have all enjoyed the Tony Brock sound. We think you will too!

Underground Soundlab Underground Soundlab is maximum 21st century hip-hop, a complete construction kit with unmatched levels of sophistication and fidelity.

Scoring Pack
Start here with the original Scoring Pack! Set the mood for any scene with this bundle containing our Robert Rich: Ambient Atmospheres & Rhythms, Cinematix Volume 1, Numina I: Emotional Peak Sounds for Cinema, Orchestral Series 3: Cinematic, and James Johnson: Spektral Minimalism libraries.

Prototechno A complete construction kit for making pure, fully developed techno tracks.

Synchro-Funk Smooth, traditional-sounding riffs and licks, paint-peeling electronica grooves, quirky, time-splintering esoterica, and hybrid funk with heavy metal overtones.

Westside Underground Classic funk and R&B influences, woven into a seamless mesh of progressive urban sample culture ideas.

Robert Rich: Ambient Atmospheres & Rhythms Deep, hypnotic acoustic and organic instruments with a surrealist edge.

TOYZ An electrifying assortment of beats, basses, pads, and FX for making electronica, breakbeat, jungle, industrial, and glitch music forms.

Scoring Pack II: The Sequel

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If Hollywood can do it, we can too! You loved our debut Scoring Pack Style Station, so check out Scoring Pack II: The Sequela sweet bundle of our Cinematix Volume 2, Orchestral Series 2: Modern, Aural E: Eclectic Electronica, ILONA!: Universal Female Vocal Toolkit, and Ugly Remnants: Volume Two libraries.

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Royalty-Free Music Loops, Samples, and Sounds
Classic Collection is just what the name implies. Proven performers. Staples in any well-stocked studio. Classic Collection sample libraries are established must-haves for anyone creating loop-based music. Now at a special low price, available only direct from Sony Media Software.

Titles from the Classic Collection are only available direct from Sony Media Software. www.sony.com/mediasoftware or 1.800.577.6642

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Sony Vision Series: 3D Textures & Backdrops

Royalty-Free Video Creation Assets
The Vision Series multimedia creation assets are libraries packed full of dynamic, royalty-free textures and backdrops that enhance all your desktop video productions. Vision Series offerings are encoded with the Sony Media Software premium DV Codec, a perfect match for Vegas software and virtually any other video editing platform. Collect all the Vision Series libraries to keep your projects looking distinctively unique.

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ACID DJ Expander Pack A complete kit delivering more beats, basses, scratches, and synths.

George Pendergast: Essential Percussion Essential Percussion takes a nontraditional approach and provides sounds that will integrate easily with a wide variety of styles.

Siggi Baldursson: Drumsugar A generous array of beats, breaks, and fills from Siggi Baldursson.

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Ambient Grooves Blends instrumental sounds from all points of the globe.

Joe Vitale: Junkyard Rhythms A collection of sounds created by pounding away at metallic objects that yield maximum klang.

Twine: Build A self-contained music construction kit of beats and textures derived from Twines deeply-processed audio.

Volume 1: Evolving Luminous Objects A collection of 25 stunning visual animations, dazzling 3D objects, and radiant light displays.

Ambient Realms Innovative audio atmospheres with unusual textures and effects.

Mac Money: Hip-Hop/R&B Vocals The complete source for rap, soul, hip-hop, and R&B vocals.

Twine: Intelligent Dance Music Electronica rhythms, melodies, bass lines, digital breakdowns, and evocative sonic environments.

Volume 2: Living Color Fields A collection of 25 animated backdrops and textures ranging from subdued and calming to brilliant and kaleidoscopicperfect for floating text and providing abstract backgrounds.

Bunker 8: Extremely Abrasive Beats A collection of extremely harsh beat loops for industrial, postrock, crunchy downtempo, abstract hip-hop, and sheer noise tracks.

Metarock Visions Metarock Visions, the brainchild of veteran library producer Brian Daly, is a collection of the best guitars, basses, drums, and synths.

Universal Groove Elements Rhythmic building blocks for any musical genre.

Volume 3: Ripples and Flares Our third collection of animated textures and backdrops. Emphasis is placed on diffuse, unobtrusive images designed for easy integration with a variety of other visual media.

David Torn: SPLaTTeRCeLL A rich collection of sounds perfect for electronica, remix, and film music.

Methods of Mayhem: Industrial Toolkit Mysterious and delirious guitars, synths, beats, and rhythms.

Vince Andrews: Jazz Solos and Sections An essential collection of jazz brass and woodwind riffs.

Volume 4: Dynamic Geometries A collection of 25 animations that feature flowing, multi-dimensional shapes and forms, ranging from solid objects to plasma-like fields of pure, streaming energy.

DJ Puzzle: Scratch Tactics A construction kit utilizing the turntable as its primary sound source. The best of the urban underground.

Paul Black: Blues Guitar A gold mine of authentic, traditional blues guitar loops.

Vir Unis: Bug Report This ambient pioneers sophomore effort delivers a fusion of space music and glitch-based electronica.

Electrocution The best of electro-hop, darkside, big beat and intelligent industrial music.

Psychedelic Guitar Over-the-top guitar loops from rock pioneer Harvey Mandel.

Vir Unis: Infusion A collection of electronica loops, electro-tribal beats, industrial noisescapes, and deep space atmospherics.

Electro-World Percussion A dependable resource for traditional Middle Eastern drumming, and the perfect all-in-one groove tool for worldinfluenced electronica.

Rapoon: Sci-Fi Tribal A gateway to moods and atmospheres that will make lasting impressions.

World Percussion The perfect marriage of tribal sounds and modern technology.

Evolving Luminous Objects Samples

Living Color Fields Samples

Ripples and Flares Samples

Dynamic Geometries Samples

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Rapoon: Textures & Soundscapes A visionary digest of sounds from imaginary cultures. World Pop Pop instrumentation with an exotic East Indian influence.

Fluid Dynamics: Computational Drum n Bass A perfect, authentic drum n bass excursion that has all the materials you need to realize pure form d n b.

Our Vision Series collections take you one easy step closer to perfection. These quality video clips are custom tailored to meet your production needs, deadlines, and budgets. Our software and media assets set the benchmark standards for quality and ease of use. Now, discover how our Vision Series collections can raise the bar on your own work. Watch streaming video samples and download free Vision Series desktop wallpapers at www.sony.com/mediasoftware

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Bauhaus Mirage Studio PRO

All in one solution for motion graphics and effects creation Mirage Studio PRO combines all of the great features and functionality of Mirage Studio with Bauhaus new Board-O-Matic v2, and Animators Toolbar in a single, easy to install package. Boardomatic v2 is a new fully digital, powerful storyboarding system for Bauhaus Mirage. Designed for 2D animators, digital content creators, and storyboard artists alike, Boardomatic v2 combines a customizable template system, automatic pan generation, automatic print formatting and much more. Bauhaus Software developed this first of its kind timesaving tool in conjunction with professional storyboard artists from across the globe. Animators Toolbar puts valuable time saving tools at the fingertips of any Mirage animator. Things like toon shadows can be applied to characters over time with a single button push. White substrate of scanned images can easily be removed, and further cleaned up automatically to remove light perspective lines and other unwanted strokes. Timing modifications are easy with the Animators Toolbar. This enormous time saver was developed in conjunction with professional Hollywood animators.

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References and Resources

Boris Software
Boris FX 8 is the industry standard for integrated effects

Plug-Ins, Training Materials, and Other Products

Boris Graffiti 4 is a vector-based titling plug-in. Animate
2D and 3D titles over your timeline video without importing and exporting. Easily create sophisticated extruded text and shapes with bump maps, reflections and textures as well as animatable 2D and 3D charts. Advanced options include jitter, randomization, text on a path, and type-on animation. An expansive Style Palette and Library Browser streamline title creation. Graffiti puts the most innovative, user-friendly titling tools in the industry at your fingertips. creation. FX is a great value with realistic lighting, advanced keying and color correction, compositing, DVE, vector paint and support for third-party After Effects filters. The Library Browser provides hundreds of customizable presets for easy application in Sony Vegas software and 20 other NLEs. More than 90 filters include motion tracking and image stabilization, as well as selfanimating natural effects that easily interact with timeline video. Vegas users can buy Boris FX 7 for $199 or buy both Boris FX and Graffiti for $299.

Mirage Studio from Bauhaus Software is a unified environment that simplifies the creation of animated graphics and special effects. Combining real-time paint, animation, and effects functionality into a single product, Mirage centralizes the workflow for visual effects production in film, video, cartoon/2D animation and the web. Mirages power, speed and ease of use make it the premiere all in one addition to any creative environment.
New r Lowe Price

Boris Red 3GL dramatically expands the compositing and

effects capabilities of Vegas software. Red is an integrated solution for editors who require broadcast-quality features for titling, effects, compositing and 3D directly inside their nonlinear editing systems. Red combines all the features of FX and Graffiti, including OpenGL accelerated playback. Red then adds functionality including standalone rendering, true Z-space intersection, a 3D Particle system, additional filters and Adobe Illustrator animation and extrusion. Vegas users can buy Boris Red for $999.

Boris Graffiti LTD is bundled as a standalone version with Vegas software.

Vegas users can upgrade to the integrated full version of Graffiti 4 for $149 to add 3D text and advanced titling features. For more information or to order go to: www.borisfx.com or call 1.877.772.6747

$495

Bauhaus Mirage Studio PRO 1.5

$349

Bauhaus Mirage Studio 1.5 For more information or to order go to: www.sony.com/mediasoftware

Power! Book Series

The popular Power! series of books make excellent software companions and help you maximize your investment in professional software. In ACID Pro 5 Power!, author David Franks uses plain language to explain everything from the basics of song creation to how to incorporate ACID Pro software into a live performance. Scott Garrigus delves deep into Sound Forge 8 software with Sound Forge 8 Power! This accessible guide will give you a thorough understanding of the software that you can put to use right away. For details or to purchase go to: www.course.com

Pixlan SpiceMaster and CreativEase

For Vegas and Vegas Movie Studio 6 software

The Cost of Video, the Look of Film

Magic Bullet Editors 2 is a plug-in developed for Sony Vegas software that offers powerful finishing tools for increasing the quality of your projects while extending your creativity. From the machine-green of Neo to the bleached look of recent war epics, the results will give your video the drama and mood of popular films right from your timeline!

Magic Bullet for Editors:

Make any video source look like film including DV, HDV, HD, Beta Cam & DigiBeta Includes 65 presets that mimic popular TV and film looks Looks inspired by The Matrix, Traffic, & Three Kings Compression Correction engine removes DV & HDV artifacts for a smoother results Create and save your own unique looks Soften the harsh edges and over saturated colors of video Provides 14 filters that accurately mimic damage of old film Film damage includes grain, splotches, scratches and projection artifacts Uses proprietary DeepColor RT technology to deliver high quality output in near real time

SpiceMASTER has long been digital videos leading plug-in for customizable soft/organic effects. From soft subtle directional dissolves and filmic fades to cutting-edge animated effects and organic looks, SpiceMASTER provides fresh, useful alternatives to standard transitions and 3D moves. It also can control and animate ANY Vegas video effects within a scene, leveraging the power of ALL Vegas effects. SpiceMASTER also creates compelling soft/ organic effects for titles, backgrounds, and PIPs. Its easy to useno steep learning curveand thousands of fully-adjustable effects are included. All preview REAL-TIME. Available in PRO and very affordable TFX versions. Add CreativEase for Creative Unique Video FX

The Seminar Series Training DVDs

These unique DVDs provide you with the best and most qualified hands-on experience available for learning Sony Media Software applications. Get a guided and interactive tour through the programs, along with all of the content youll need to get the most out of the tutorials. Learn ACID Pro 6, Vegas 6 and DVD Architect 3, or Sound Forge 8 software. List Price: US $99.99 each For more information or to order go to: www.sony.com/mediasoftware Eleven new, affordable plug-ins which provide thousands of fresh, highlyaesthetic, industry-first video effects. Includes many new types of color, blur, depth, grain, and time-based effectsall completely customizable. All designed as best-of-breed tools. CreativEase also solves every day editing problems. Selectively sharpen/soften a clip (without tedious masking) such as to remove facial blemishes or to create beautiful dreamy looks. Create color-accurate smooth-edged animation/cartoon looks directly from video. Produce true glossy 3D titles. Add subtle film grains. And much more. For more information and demos, please visit www.pixelan.com References and Resources 41

Magic Bullet for Editors Only US $299

Upgrade the Magic Bullet Movie Looks HD 50 plug-in, included with the new Vegas+DVD Production Suite, to the complete Magic Bullet for Editors. For more information or to order go to: www.redgiantsoftware.com

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The award-winning line of products from Sony Media Software are prized throughout the video and recording industries for their power, effectiveness, and elegance. They are relied on for all facets of multimedia production, from script to screen, by producers and artists at all levels of expertise.

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