SmartSound Software, Inc., the leading provider of music scoring
technology for film and video professionals, today launched SmartSound
Sonicfire Pro 4, the groundbreaking new version of its flagship
software. Version 4 introduces a new capability called Mood Mapping,
representing the biggest advancement in music scoring technology since
the launch of SmartSound’s first software more than a decade ago.
technology for film and video professionals, today launched SmartSound
Sonicfire Pro 4, the groundbreaking new version of its flagship
software. Version 4 introduces a new capability called Mood Mapping,
representing the biggest advancement in music scoring technology since
the launch of SmartSound’s first software more than a decade ago.
Through a single Mood Map track and a collection of preset mood mixes,
users can instantly and precisely match the feel of their music to the
changing mood of their productions, without having to perform any
advanced audio or music editing or mixing.
users can instantly and precisely match the feel of their music to the
changing mood of their productions, without having to perform any
advanced audio or music editing or mixing.
“Sonicfire Pro 4 with Mood Mapping marks a major breakthrough in how
film and video professionals score their productions,” said Kevin
Klingler, president and CEO of SmartSound Software, Inc. “It allows
users to completely change the feel of their music scores without
getting bogged down in a complicated process. This is the first time
that this level of control over individual instrument layers has been
available in a way that any film and video professional can quickly
grasp and use.”
film and video professionals score their productions,” said Kevin
Klingler, president and CEO of SmartSound Software, Inc. “It allows
users to completely change the feel of their music scores without
getting bogged down in a complicated process. This is the first time
that this level of control over individual instrument layers has been
available in a way that any film and video professional can quickly
grasp and use.”
In Sonicfire Pro 4, each music selection has a Mood Map track, where
users can identify points in their production where changes in mood
occur. They can change the mix of the score to fit each mood by
selecting from one of a wide range of preset mixes. Each mix has the
individual instrument layers set to different levels, depending on the
feel desired. Examples of preset mixes include “Heavy,” “Sparse,”
“Dialog” and “Acoustic.”
users can identify points in their production where changes in mood
occur. They can change the mix of the score to fit each mood by
selecting from one of a wide range of preset mixes. Each mix has the
individual instrument layers set to different levels, depending on the
feel desired. Examples of preset mixes include “Heavy,” “Sparse,”
“Dialog” and “Acoustic.”
In addition to the preset mixes, each layer can be manually adjusted by
moving a slider to match the desired level, offering users unlimited
possibilities in mixing their music. If a user needs to duck the horns
of a particular piece of music down for dialog, or bring up the strings
to add to the suspense, such changes are immediately at their
fingertips.
moving a slider to match the desired level, offering users unlimited
possibilities in mixing their music. If a user needs to duck the horns
of a particular piece of music down for dialog, or bring up the strings
to add to the suspense, such changes are immediately at their
fingertips.
The addition of Mood Mapping makes Sonicfire Pro 4 the most complete
music scoring solution available, giving users total control over the
feel and mix of their scores as well as the timing. Sonicfire Pro 4
presents users with multiple arrangements of music from SmartSound’s
library at any length needed to score their production. Selecting
different variations changes the mood of the overall production. Mood
Mapping lets the user adjust the mix of the variation to have almost
limitless creative possibilities when scoring their production.
music scoring solution available, giving users total control over the
feel and mix of their scores as well as the timing. Sonicfire Pro 4
presents users with multiple arrangements of music from SmartSound’s
library at any length needed to score their production. Selecting
different variations changes the mood of the overall production. Mood
Mapping lets the user adjust the mix of the variation to have almost
limitless creative possibilities when scoring their production.
“Sonicfire Pro 4 is the ideal solution for any media professional
looking to solve the unique problem of acquiring and fitting music to
their productions,” said Klingler. “While the popular audio tools that
are bundled with video editing suites are great for sweetening dialog
or cleaning up background noise, most video editors don’t find them
effective for real world music scoring. SmartSound’s sole focus has
been on music scoring technology for more than 10 years, and with the
introduction of Mood Mapping we continue our tradition of leadership
and innovation in this space.”
looking to solve the unique problem of acquiring and fitting music to
their productions,” said Klingler. “While the popular audio tools that
are bundled with video editing suites are great for sweetening dialog
or cleaning up background noise, most video editors don’t find them
effective for real world music scoring. SmartSound’s sole focus has
been on music scoring technology for more than 10 years, and with the
introduction of Mood Mapping we continue our tradition of leadership
and innovation in this space.”
SmartSound’s technology is used by millions of film and video editors
through standalone products such as Sonicfire Pro as well as through
the leading names in the video editing industry. SmartSound technology
has been bundled with or integrated into editing programs from
companies such as Avid, Pinnacle, Adobe, Ulead and Cyberlink.
through standalone products such as Sonicfire Pro as well as through
the leading names in the video editing industry. SmartSound technology
has been bundled with or integrated into editing programs from
companies such as Avid, Pinnacle, Adobe, Ulead and Cyberlink.
Coinciding with the launch of Sonicfire Pro 4 is the release of the
first ten volumes of the Strata™ Series of Multi-Layer music. All music
in the Strata Series is designed to work with the Mood Mapping
capabilities in Sonicfire Pro 4. The first volumes in the Strata Series
run the gamut of styles, giving professionals access to a wide range of
music to fit their artistic vision. Special care was taken in the
production of this music to achieve the highest quality. This is highly
specialized music not available from any other music library. Along
with the introduction of Mood Mapping, SmartSound is redefining
royalty-free music by offering music competitive with the very best
music libraries in the world.
first ten volumes of the Strata™ Series of Multi-Layer music. All music
in the Strata Series is designed to work with the Mood Mapping
capabilities in Sonicfire Pro 4. The first volumes in the Strata Series
run the gamut of styles, giving professionals access to a wide range of
music to fit their artistic vision. Special care was taken in the
production of this music to achieve the highest quality. This is highly
specialized music not available from any other music library. Along
with the introduction of Mood Mapping, SmartSound is redefining
royalty-free music by offering music competitive with the very best
music libraries in the world.
Pricing and Availability
Sonicfire Pro 4 is now available for pre-order at
www.smartsound.com , with shipping to begin April
24. Packages including the software and a total of 20 multi-layer
tracks have an MSRP of $249; dealer and Web pricing is expected to be
$199. Additional Strata Series discs are $99.95 each. Sonicfire Pro 4
and the new Strata Series discs will also be available for purchase
from SmartSound’s booth at NAB 2006 in Las Vegas from April 24-27
(booth location SL2955) as well as from select resellers. Sonicfire Pro
4 is available for Windows XP or Macintosh OSX 10.4 and higher
operating systems.
Sonicfire Pro 4 is now available for pre-order at
24. Packages including the software and a total of 20 multi-layer
tracks have an MSRP of $249; dealer and Web pricing is expected to be
$199. Additional Strata Series discs are $99.95 each. Sonicfire Pro 4
and the new Strata Series discs will also be available for purchase
from SmartSound’s booth at NAB 2006 in Las Vegas from April 24-27
(booth location SL2955) as well as from select resellers. Sonicfire Pro
4 is available for Windows XP or Macintosh OSX 10.4 and higher
operating systems.
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