Peak 4.1 to Include Roxio Jam and SFX Machine LT
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Peak 4.0
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January 21, 2004BIAS Inc.
announced that Peak 4.1 will include Roxio Jam - the
Redbook standard CD burning software for Mac OS X - and
SFX Machine LT, a limited edition of the multi-effects sound
design plug-in. The inclusion of Jam with Peak, creates a complete
solution for stereo recording, editing, processing, and mastering.
The addition of SFX Machine Lite adds additional sound design
features to Peak's robust DSP arsenal.
While Peak 4 currently integrates CD burning that conforms to the
Redbook standards for playback in any CD player, Mac audio
professionals requiring full access to the Redbook spec to create
pre-glass masters for mass commercial replication, have previously
either depended on OS 9 solutions - or Roxio Jam on Mac OS X.
Peak offers professional stereo audio editing and processing
capabilities along with support for most popular audio formats,
including Jam Image. Customers can easily create regions and
playlists within Peak, then save them as Jam Images for easy burning
with Jam. In turn, Jam features the ability to launch Peak as an
external audio editor. This integration offers an easy and flexible
workflow between both applications. The addition of Jam to Peak
enables users to include track indexes, track names, ISRC codes
(International Standard Recording Code), and additional information
necessary for the production of commercial replication-ready CDs.
Peak for Sound Design - More DSP with SFX Machine LT
Peak 4 added loads of additional processing with features such as
ImpulseVerb - a convolution based reverb that includes over
250 MB of sampled room environments ranging from exotic cathedrals
and other spaces from various locations around the world - Harmonic
Rotate, Vbox multi-effects matrix, Sqweez compressor/limiter, Freq 4
band paragraphic EQ, and 25 additional VST effects. In addition, Peak
4 added support for Audio Units, giving sound designers virtually
unlimited processing options.
The addition of SFX Machine LT adds
even more sound design power by including 21 appropriately named
presets such as Multi-Vox 3, RoboTalk, BackwardsFragment 5, Jimi
Echo, Triggered Wah+Dist, and more. A popular "Randomize" feature is
also included and customers may upgrade to the full edition of SFX
Machine at a discount by selecting the upgrade link within the
plug-in. Combining SFX Machine LT with Peak's already impressive DSP
toolset will be a substantial benefit to both serious sound designers
and casual users alike.
Pricing and Availability
Peak 4.1 will be available Q1 2004 through the BIAS Worldwide Network
of Dealers and Distributors for a SRP of US $499. Customers
purchasing Peak 4 after Jan. 1st 2004 will be entitled to a free
downloadable upgrade. Customers may optionally order the update on CD
for $19 US plus shipping and handling. Upgrades to Peak 4.1 from
version 3.2.1 and earlier will be $149 US. For more information, visit their web site at www.bias-inc.com. | 
