Staccato Adds Pentium III Processor Optimizations to Audio Rendering Technology.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 1999-- Game Developers and OEMs Can Incorporate Expression and Real-time Control Real-time control is a popular term for a certain class of digital controllers. For effective digital control, it is critical that sample time be constant. Real-time control achieves nearly constant sample time. See also
State-of-the-Art Graphics Capabilities Staccato Systems, Inc. today announced it will include Pentium III The successor to the Pentium II from Intel. Introduced in the spring of 1999 at 500 MHz, the Pentium III architecture was similar to the Pentium II with the addition of 70 new instructions optimized for multimedia (see SSE). processor optimizations in its next-generation audio synthesis technology, improving interactive participation for real-time control of synthesized sound and sound effects sound effects Noun, pl sounds artificially produced to make a play, esp. a radio play, more realistic sound effects npl → efectos mpl sonoros . Staccato's software technology is based on algorithmic synthesis -- or physical modeling -- bringing the audio experience up to par with the realism and interactivity of advanced graphics products. Until now, audio, which is a critical part of the interactive multimedia experience, has remained essentially at the same level it was five years ago, failing to keep up with the explosive growth in the graphics arena. Staccato's solution incorporates physical modeling, a method that transcends the limitations of previous generation audio technologies such as wave table and FM synthesis A technique for generating the sounds of musical instruments for MIDI playback. Used in cellphones for ringtones and low-end sound cards, FM synthesis does not create sound as faithfully as wavetable synthesis, which uses actual samples of the instruments. See MIDI and wavetable synthesis. . Providing a mathematical representation of sound, physical modeling significantly improves the quality, interactivity, nuance nu·ance n. 1. A subtle or slight degree of difference, as in meaning, feeling, or tone; a gradation. 2. Expression or appreciation of subtle shades of meaning, feeling, or tone: , and expressiveness of synthesized sound. Staccato is offering a state-of-the-art audio solution for software game developers, as well as manufacturers of computers, electronic musical instruments, sound cards, and other electronic appliances. Staccato's host-based software solution is enabled by the ever-increasing power of the central processor. "Staccato's first audio rendering engine will be able to take full advantage of the exciting, next-generation capabilities of the Intel(R) Pentium III processor, creating a compelling gaming experience or musical performance," said Bob Starr, vice president of Sales and Marketing for Staccato Systems. "In addition, our tools will be able to create a world of sound beyond anything previously created or even considered -- from expressive natural acoustic guitar sounds to sounds generated by a ten-foot long glass saxophone saxophone, musical instrument invented in the 1840s by Adolphe Sax. Although it uses the single reed of the clarinet family, it has a conical tube and is made of metal. !" Staccato's fully integrated audio tools, slated for introduction in the first half of this year, include a comprehensive authoring environment for game developers, useful algorithms for musical sounds and sound effects, and playback technology for OEMs. About Staccato Systems, Inc. Staccato Systems, founded in January 1997, was established by key staff members of the Sondius team, a program developed and funded by Stanford University Stanford University, at Stanford, Calif.; coeducational; chartered 1885, opened 1891 as Leland Stanford Junior Univ. (still the legal name). The original campus was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. David Starr Jordan was its first president. to create a tool and rendering engine that would enable sound designers to easily create and publish physically modeled algorithms. Currently holding more than 420 audio technology-related patents licensed from Stanford and Yamaha under the Sondius-XG(R) program, or developed in-house, Staccato won the grand prize at the second annual International Music Software Competition for its premier product currently in development. Staccato is located in Mountain View, Calif., and can be located on the internet via www.staccatosys.com. Note to Editors: The Staccato name and logo are registered trademarks of Staccato Systems, Inc.; Sondius-XG is a registered trademark of Yamaha and Stanford University; Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation (company) Intel Corporation - A US microelectronics manufacturer. They produced the Intel 4004, Intel 8080, Intel 8086, Intel 80186, Intel 80286, Intel 80386, Intel 486 and Pentium microprocessor families as well as many other integrated circuits and personal computer networking ; any other trademarks and servicemarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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