4FRONT TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES 4FRONT RHODE PRO 1.0 VSTi FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE --------------------- Culver City, CA - September 5, 2003 - 4Front Technologies, a leading developer of digital and analog audio solutions for the Linux and UNIX platforms, announced today the release of 4Front Rhode Pro 1.0 VSTi. 4Front Rhode is a vintage Rhodes/Wurly typed piano module with gentle overdrive. This module reproduces the classic sound similar to Rhodes/Wurlitzer pianos. Module is not sample based, and the sound is generated on-the-fly, therefore there are 127 layers with vintage rhodes smooth overdrive, clean and continuous. Unlike many other software modules and samplers, this module will never overload CPU. It will never stick notes, and never interrupt the sound during live performances. The basic version and presets are available for free download. Advanced modules with more control and higher quality is available commercially for $30. More information and demo files are available at the following URL: http://www.4font-tech.com/proaudio.html About 4Front Technologies ------------------------- 4Front Technologies is a privately held company with development facilities in California, Finland and Sweden. 4Front's Open Sound System has become the "de-facto" audio API for UNIX and is distributed with Linux and FreeBSD kernel sources. Open Sound System has been licensed by companies like SCO, Hewlett Packard, Wind River Systems and endorsed by SUN Microsystems. 4Front Licenses is also known as a company, doing major research in digital signal processing (DSP). 4Front Technologies has developed the consumer level technology called OSS/3D, which includes an alternative and effective surround sound solutions, available for licensing. Recently, 4Front Technology started the development of solutions for professional audio market. Notices: -------- 4Front Rhode Pro is a trademark of 4Front Technologies. VSTi is a trademark of Steinberg Soft- und Hardware GmbH All copyrights mentioned are the property of their respective owners. Copyright (c)2003 4Front Technologies.