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Mateo, Calif., May 31, 2000 -- Beatnik, Inc., a leader in interactive
audio and content for the Web and digital devices, today announced that
Mixman Studio, the popular consumer DJ music remix software is now available
for digital download for both Mac and PC. The Company also announced
the release of 15 new Mixman D*Plates from a variety of the world's top
artists. Both the Mixman software and D*Plates can be purchased
online directly at http://www.mixman.com
Mixman Studio
is the first downloadable version of the leading retail music software,
with its patented automatic beat-matching and a vast library of sounds.
From music hobbyists to professional DJs, musicians of all levels can
explore, shape and arrange music easily, as well as create entirely new
musical works. Ultimately, Mixman musicians can upload their songs
to Radio Mixman(TM), enter their personal tracks into contests and become
part of the Mixman community.
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"Remix
Studio" view (click for larger image)
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"We are excited
to be able to provide Mixman Studio in a downloadable version, giving
everyone instant access to our line of software," said Josh Gabriel,
chief of consumer products for Beatnik and founder of Mixman. "We
hope downloading Mixman Studio straight from the source, coupled with
a vast selection of D*Plates and Mixman Soundiscs(TM) available online,
will encourage Mixman enthusiasts to create a wide range of new and exciting
music."
The downloadable
version of Mixman Studio gives PC and Mac users the ability to access
Mixman software anytime, anywhere, to create professional-sounding music
faster and easier. The downloadable versions of Mixman Studio for
PC and Mac have a retail price of $19.95.
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Mixman's
Triple-format George Clinton CD
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The Company also released
15 new Mixman D*Plates from a range of artists, including Mephisto Odyssey,
Electroliners, Bassbin Twins, VFX and 15Pearl, available from $4.95-$5.95.
D*Plates are remixable singles holding 16 different tracks of audio in
Mixman's Track File (TRK) Format. In addition, the Mixman site provides
35 free promotional D*Plates from leading artists including Moby, Dave
Stewart, Sean Lennon, Queen Latifah, Ice-T and The Art of Noise.
Also available
are Mixman Soundiscs, the triple-format sample CDs with ready-to-use,
royalty-free sounds. Mixman enthusiasts can mix and match different
tracks or import their own vocals and sounds to create original mixes.
Soundiscs are available for $49.95 each. All purchases made at http://www.mixman.com
are secure transactions.
About Beatnik,
Inc.
Beatnik
brings interactive music and sound to the Web through its combination
of technology, content and services. Beatnik's solution includes
a line of applications, production music, sound content and the Mixman
software product line, enabling the integration of interactive audio content
into the Web experience. Beatnik develops, markets and sells its
interactive audio solution to a community of creative professionals, potential
licensees of its technology and consumers enabling them to build and interact
with music and sound over the Web, on computers and other digital devices.
Mixman Technologies, Inc. became a subsidiary of Beatnik in December 1999.
Incorporated
in 1996, Beatnik was founded by musician and composer Thomas Dolby Robertson.
SOURCE
Beatnik, Inc.
Web: www.mixman.com
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