Cakewalk and Peavey Announce StudioMix™

January 28, 1999 --

Cakewalk, the leading provider of music and sound software, announced today a joint venture with Peavey Electronics Corporation, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of music and sound equipment. The result of the alliance is the release of the StudioMix, a hands-on digital recording and mixing system for PCs. This integration of Peavey’s work surface with Cakewalk’s multitrack software defines a new category for the project studio market.

"Cakewalk’s multitrack recording software enables users to record, edit, and mix music and sound on a personal computer. And now with the StudioMix system, we’re enhancing that user experience with an integrated tactile mixing control surface," said Tom Cook, president and chief executive officer, Cakewalk.

The StudioMix multitrack software plays up to eight simultaneous tracks of separate digital audio, with additional tracks archived. The software supports other features like real-time audio and MIDI effects processing and mixing, SMPTE/MTC tape synchronization for film and video, and staff notation editing and printing.

Through the software, users can configure the hardware surface’s faders, rotary encoders, and toggle-switch buttons to control functions within the StudioMix software. The StudioMix hardware and software are pre-configured to work seamlessly right out of the box. StudioMix users need not worry about obsolescence; the software can be upgraded through Cakewalk, ensuring the user the latest functionality available. In addition, the multitrack software is compatible with any DirectX audio effects plug-ins.

The StudioMix console is a state-of-the-art hardware control surface featuring nine motorized faders, 14 "soft" buttons, and 18 rotary encoders. All buttons and encoders are assignable, allowing the user to customize the feel of the interface. The console also features an audio mixer section with everything the user needs to connect to and from the computer’s sound card, as well as a stereo record/playback source.

Commenting on the release of the StudioMix, Hartley Peavey, founder and CEO, Peavey Electronics, said, "At last, breakthrough pricing in the digital home recording market is a reality due to the efforts of two industry leaders. We’ve combined our expertise to provide the market with a leading-edge solution."

Pricing and Availability

StudioMix has a manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) of $899.99 and will ship in March of 1999. The StudioMix digital recording station will be co-marketed by Cakewalk and Peavey Electronics.

For more information, visit Cakewalk's web site at www.cakewalk.com. Visit Peavey's web site at www.peavey.com.