New Retail Product Provides Gateway to Expanding Catalog of Sony Sound Series Titles

MADISON, WI – Nov. 18, 2009 – Sony Creative Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio production applications, today announced that nationwide retailers are offering download codes for Sony Sound Series Loops & Samples in-store. Sound Series Downloadable Loops & Samples collections offer customers seeking audio content for music and movies easy access to over 100 exclusive royalty-free Sony titles available in three tiers: Premium, Standard, and Classic. The Premium Collection tier features 24-bit sound and exclusive special extras, while the Standard Collection harbors the largest number of titles as well as the newest releases. The Classic Collection offers legacy titles and recent, download-only reissues.

Each Downloadable Loops & Samples box product contains a card bearing a unique code used to download one Sound Series title from www.sonycreativesoftware.com/loopdownload. A streamlined download process requires no registration, login, or password; customers simply enter their code and are taken directly to the specific tier (Premium, Standard or Classic) where all available titles can be explored and auditioned. After choosing a title, the content is downloaded directly for immediate use.

“Similar to a gift card, customers now have a convenient ‘access pass’ to easily acquire Sony Sound Series libraries. With over a hundred titles to choose from, this delivery option provides an efficient way for consumers to access these popular collections,” said Dave Chaimson, Sony Creative Software Vice President of worldwide marketing. “Our Sound Series catalog of audio samples has been building for more than a decade and continues to grow, so we’re pleased that the process of browsing and acquiring our content is now easier than ever.”

Price and Availability
Sony Sound Series Loops & Samples download cards are now available at retailers nationwide, and are priced at $59.95 (Premium Collection), $39.95 (Standard Collection) and $29.95 (Classic Collection).

About Sony Creative Software
Sony Creative Software inspires artistic expression with its award-winning line of products for digital video, music, DVD, and audio production. The company develops applications that integrate with and enhance use of Sony cameras and other hardware devices. Sony Creative Software customers span the globe and include seasoned professionals in the film, television, video game, and recording industries, as well as students, educators, hobbyists, and enthusiasts. For more information about professional and consumer products, visit www.sonycreativesoftware.com.

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