LOUD Technologies Enters Cross-Licensing Agreement with Echo Digital Audio
August 21, 2004
LOUD Technologies Inc. a developer and marketer of professional audio equipment under the Mackie, EAW and TAPCO brands, today announced a cross-licensing agreement with Echo Digital Audio. Under the terms of the agreement, LOUD Technologies will license FireWire audio technology from Echo and Echo will license Mackie-branded application and plug-in products from LOUD.
As part of this agreement, Echo will begin bundling Mackie-branded software products with their PCI and FireWire devices. This bundle will include Mackie Tracktion, the easy-to-use digital recording and MIDI production software; as well as Final Mix, the stereo mastering plug-in originally developed for the Digital 8*Bus console.
About LOUD Technologies Inc.
LOUD Technologies Inc. develops professional audio products under the brands Mackie, EAW, EAW Commercial, TAPCO, SIA Software and Acuma Labs. Products from LOUD Technologies' brands can be found in professional and project recording studios, video and broadcast suites, post production facilities, sound reinforcement applications including churches and nightclubs, retail locations and on major musical tours.
About Echo
Echo Digital Audio Corporation has been in business in the Santa Barbara, California area for over 20 years. During the 1980s, the company was a pioneer in computer voice technology. During the past 10 years Echo has developed several audio chips and products for leading semiconductor and multimedia companies (Sony, Motorola, Rockwell, Agilent, Analog Devices, Peavey, VLSI) as well as becoming a leader in designing and manufacturing products for the professional audio and home entertainment markets. These new products provide advanced desktop audio solutions for the rapidly improving digital media market.
For more information, visit their web site at www.loudtechinc.com. |
