Chatsworth, CA, December 8, 1997 — Sonic Desktop Software, Inc. announced today the availability of SmartSound® For Multimedia 1.5 for Windows. SmartSound for Multimedia is the original, award-winning multi-platform audio software product that encourages novices and professionals alike to create customized music soundtracks for interactive multimedia, video, kiosks CD-ROM, Internet web sites, film, radio, presentation projects and more. This new version, the first since introducing the product in June of 1996, features support for loopable soundtrack creation, 44.1KHz professional file formats, merging/overdubbing sound, support for additional file formats including RealAudio and improved CD library handling.

"SmartSound for Multimedia's new version 1.5 now broadens its market appeal to significantly more people," said Geoff Hufford, Vice President and General Manager of Product Development. "Looping tools and new file formats make it the perfect tool for website and multimedia developers. For video producers, SmartSound's broadcast-quality (44KHz) capability and a constantly growing list of SmartSound-enabled music libraries make it the most versatile and cost-effective way to create soundtracks."

SmartSound for Multimedia, Version 1.5 for Windows includes:

• Loopable soundtrack creation - looping options have been added to the wizardlike Maestro panels and the Sequencer. Loopable soundtracks are particularly useful for multimedia or web pages when you do not know a pre-defined length of time that the soundtrack will need to play.
• SmartSound now offers complete support for RealAudio - the industry standard streaming technology for playing music and sound on the Internet.
• support for 44.1KHz professional file formats - the software now supports the professional level 44.1KHz, 16-bit stereo file formats used in professional videos, broadcast and other high-end situations. This requires the purchase of an additional CD-ROM.
• Improved CD library handling - the software seamlessly updates audio selections in the Maestro and Browser interfaces when SmartSound® Audio Palette series of add-on library CDs are installed.
• Merging/overdubbing sound - users can merge an unlimited number of layers into the Sequencer with the ability of restoring to the original soundtrack. This feature is used to add dialog, narration or highlighting sound effects on top of a soundtrack.
• New file formats supported - SmartSound For Multimedia can now import and export in these file formats: .WAVE, AIFF, AU files, RealAudio.
• More variety - the new 'Randomize' preference allows users to get even more creative. With "Randomize' selected, users will often get different arrangements each time the Maestro is selected or with any of the other SmartSound Smart Tools.

SmartSound for Multimedia 1.5 is available now for $259.00 (MSRP) directly from Sonic Desktop Software at 800-454-1900. Price includes a 30 day money-back guarantee and 90 days free technical support. Current Version 1.0 users can upgrade for $35.00. Minimum system requirements are a 386, 486 or Pentium PC; Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT; 8 or 16-bit sound card; 2X CD-ROM drive, 4MB RAM and 4MB hard disk space, color monitor recommended. Visit the Sonic Desktop website at http://www.smartsound.com to download a demo version of the product and sample the music and audio files.

Sonic Desktop Software, The Soundtrack Company™, is the developer and marketer of the SmartSound family of audio software products that help the typical computer user create customized, professional-quality soundtracks quickly and easily. SmartSound comes with a built-in library of royalty-free, movie-quality source files written and performed by top Hollywood professionals. The company's products are available for Windows NT, 95, Macintosh and Power Macintosh platforms and include SmartSound For Multimedia , and the SmartSound Audio Palette series of music and sound effects library add-ons, including recently released Maximum Action high-energy audio CD.

The company is headquartered in Chatsworth, a northwest suburb of Los Angeles, California and can be reached at 818-920-9122, fax: 818-920-9152, sales: 800-454-1900 or visit the company's website at http://www.smartsound.com for additional information.