Aztech Labs, Inc., Introduces Software Wavetable -- Provides Superior Wavetable Sound at Low Cost; Aztech Joins Forces with Brooktree Corporation to Offer Advanced Wavetable Solution.FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 9, 1996--Aztech Labs, Inc., today launched the Aztech Software WaveTable A group of sampled sound waves used in MIDI. See wavetable synthesis and MIDI. (hardware, music) wavetable - A type of sound generator often built in a sound card. A wavetable contains digitised samples of real instrument sounds or effect (FX) sounds. , a new low-cost solution for CD-quality audio. The product uses advanced software to generate CD-quality sound via an inexpensive FM sound card. Created through a joint technology partnership with Brooktree Corporation, the Aztech Software WaveTable is available as an upgrade option with Aztech Lab's FM sound cards and audio telephony products. "Sound is now standard on all computers being sold. Consumers want CD-quality sound but are unwilling to pay for it. Aztech, already a world leader in the sound market, shipped more than five million audio-based boards last year. We are committed to strengthening that position by continuing to be first to market with advanced solutions at consumer-driven price points. Therefore, we have developed a software-based product that, when combined with a low-cost Aztech sound card, creates wavetable quality sound at a fraction of the cost of hardware-based products," said Robert N. Gunn, vice president and general manager of Aztech Labs. "Brooktree is a leader in silicon and software-based technology for the multimedia market. More than two years, including over a year of compatibility testing Compatibility testing, part of software non-functional tests, is testing conducted on the application to evaluate the application's compatibility with the computing environment. , went into developing this product. We are pleased to have joined forces with Aztech to bring this innovative solution to the industry," said Pete R. Fowler, vice president, sales and corporate marketing for Brooktree. Aztech's Software WaveTable utilizes recorded audio from actual instruments. Rather than compressing audio onto 1 to 2 MB of ROM, which is typically the way hardware wavetable operates, this solution stores the actual audio files onto the hard drive. The wavetable file is decoded by the CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. and processed through a low-cost Aztech sound card. Available on CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). , the software supports all major industry (MIDI) sound standards. Entry level configuration for the product is a Pentium 90 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. system, 8 MB of RAM, Windows 95, and 10 MB of hard disk space. "Value-added resellers A value-added reseller (VAR) is a company that adds some feature(s) to an existing product(s), then resells it (usually to end-users) as an integrated product or complete "turn-key" solution. and system integrators now have a clear competitive advantage over those that offer traditional systems consisting of hardware-based sound. This product allows VARs and system integrators to add CD-quality sound at minimal cost, with savings up to $60 per system," Gunn said. Aztech Labs, headquartered in Fremont, Calif., markets advanced multimedia solutions to the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and , value-added reseller and retail channels. The company's award-winning product line includes CD-ROM drives CD-ROM drives, which today typically means a CD-RW drive that is a combo CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW drive, come in a variety of speeds. The original drive (1x) transferred data at 150KB per second. , audio, video and connectivity products. The company's toll free sales number is 800/886-8859. CONTACT: Aztech Labs, Inc. Julie DiBene, 510/623-8988 |
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