Northridge, CA - October 2, 2000 — Sonic Desktop, Inc., the leader in soundtrack creation software, announced today that it released the first in a new series of CDs. Dubbed "The Edge Series," Sonic Desktop has unwittingly released a monster into the world of soundtrack creation.

Sonic Desktop's new series of music is dedicated to bringing you the most cutting-edge styles for your productions. Whether you prefer driving techno, Euro dance, the nastiest street beat and hip-hop grooves or hair-raising rock, this series will always deliver. All of the music is produced in-house by some of Los Angeles's best new era composers.

"When you can't hire a composer, Sonic Desktop should be your next choice," says Sonic Desktop president and CEO Kevin Klingler. "We work with the best composers out there; this isn't the same sort of canned music you get from other sources."

The first volume in the series focuses on techno/dance beats, and it definitely gives your video, multimedia project or web site a serious kick. Jammin' grooves, drivin' dance tunes - this collection has everything you need to take your production to the extreme! The Techno/Dance CD provides the music that will give your project the hip sound you need to reach any contemporary audience. The CD also includes separate loop construction sets to make you the groove master - all with the aid of SmartSound® technology to ensure perfect results.

"This stuff jams," says Klingler. "We wanted music to match the energy of many of our SmartSound users' more intense projects. The Edge Series most definitely does." Each CD is offered in two different versions, depending on the sample rate needed for your project. The 22 kHz version, perfect for home videos, multimedia or streaming media, retails for $69. For $129, you can step-up to the 44.1 kHz edition, which provides a sound suitable for broadcast or large listening environments. The Edge Volume 1, Techno/Dance, is available now and can be ordered through your local dealer or by phone at 800-454-1900 or visit Sonic Desktop's website at http://www.smartsound.com. Demo versions of this and all Audio Palette CDs are available for download at the website.

About Sonic Desktop, Inc. Sonic Desktop Software, The Soundtrack Company™, is the developer and marketer of the SmartSound family of audio software products; the powerful, fast and intuitive way to create soul-stirring soundtracks for any visual project in minutes. The company's products are available for Windows 9x, NT and 2000 and Macintosh Power PC and above. The products include the SmartSound soundtrack creation software and the Audio Palette, Sound Palette and Edge series of music and sound effects add-on CDs. The company is headquartered in Northridge, California, and can be reached by phone at 818-920-9122 or by fax at 818-920-9152. Sales of Sonic Desktop's products are available by phone (800-454-1900) or via their website at http://www.smartsound.com.