Rocket Networks Ships RocketControl™ and SDK 2.0 to Developers

October 4, 1999 -- Rocket Network - the first and only network of Internet Recording Studios that allows audio professionals to meet online, collaborate and produce original audio from anywhere in the world - today announced the shipment of RocketControl' and API SDK 2.0 to audio software developers. Rocket Network has also launched its 2.0 Internet Recording Studio network and a redesigned Web site in conjunction with the release.

Rocket Network's new releases will allow development partners to complete and test new RocketPower™ versions of their products on the highly scalable and reliable 2.0 Internet Recording Studio network. The new network and RocketControl 2.0 will be available to end-users when RocketPower applications from Steinberg, Emagic, and other leading audio developers become available.

"We are extremely excited to announce this major milestone in the deployment of our revolutionary network," stated Willy Henshall, chairman and founder of Rocket Network, Inc. "We now have the infrastructure in place to allow thousands of artists worldwide to produce professional-quality work online."

Key features of RocketControl 2.0, SDK 2.0, and the new Internet Recording Studio network include:

Cross-application, cross-platform: RocketControl works with any audio application with RocketPower on both Mac and PC. Users can collaborate with different applications on different platforms in the same Internet Recording Studio.
Digital Audio: Internet Recording Studios support Digital Audio in any format, as well as MIDI and proprietary data types.
CODEC Support: RocketControl 2.0 currently incorporates the QDesign Music CODEC (QDMC) with planned support for MP3 and several other popular technologies.
Online, secure storage: Private Internet Recording Studio users have access to online, secure storage for work-in-progress or finished projects.
Access and Permissions: Private studio owners maintain complete control over participants access and permissions in an online session.
Web integration: Registered Rocket Network users can access instant messaging, discussion forums, and other convenient collaboration features through their free, personalized "My Rocket Network" home page.

Internet Recording Studios will be available for lease to individuals through several online partners later this year. Broadcasters, post production companies, recording studios, Web design firms, and other audio-related businesses can lease their own Studio Center - a cluster of branded studios integrated with an existing Web site - directly from Rocket Network.

Visit the Rocket Network web site at www.rocketnetwork.com.