Kind of Loud Releases SmartCode Pro Dolby Digital EncoderSoftware encoder for Pro Tools
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March 27, 2001
Kind of Loud Technologies, a
Universal Audio Company, announced that it has released
SmartCode Pro, a Dolby Digital software surround encoder program for
Pro Tools AudioSuite platforms.
Software-based encoders offer an efficient and cost-effective
alternative to hardware encoders. SmartCode Pro will allow Pro Tools
users to create DVDs or reference CDs directly from their 5.1 mixes
created with the new Pro Tools 5.1 software. SmartCode Pro is
complemented by Kind of Loud's surround production tools including
RealVerb 5.1, the first surround reverb, Tweetie, a monitoring and
calibration plug-in and Woofie, a plug-in for bass management.
"With the rapid advances in DVD authoring, Dolby is pleased to
introduce Dolby Digital Surround encoding to the DAW market." said
Nancy Byers-Teague, Marketing Manager, Professional Audio
Products, Dolby Laboratories. "Universal Audio has been pioneer in
providing surround tools to the professional music and post arenas
and Dolby is proud to work with them on Smartcode Pro."
"This is the first and only 5.1 software encoding option for Pro
Tools users" said Paul Rice, President. "Even before Pro Tools was
surround-capable, there has been tremendous demand for this product.
It really simplifies the the encoding process, which allows our
customers to better serve their clients."
SmartCode Pro/Dolby Digital is available from Kind of Loud and its
authorized dealers and distributors for a suggested list price of US
$795. For more information, visit their web site at www.kindofloud.com. | 
