Enables Users to Easily Create
Custom CDs From Downloadable MP3s
NEEDHAM HEIGHTS,
Mass.--(ENTERTAINMENT EDITORS)--July 19, 1999--DATA BECKER
Corporation, a publisher of high quality, value priced computer
software and books for the North American retail market, today
introduced MP3 Wizard - the first software product available to
the retail market that allows users to download MP3 files from the
Internet, convert them to WAV, record them onto CD and listen to
them anywhere.
"While ten's of thousands of
songs are now available to consumers over the Internet through the
MP3 file format, music enthusiasts are currently limited to
listening to these songs on their computer or a hand-held MP3
player," said Howard March, president of DATA BECKER. "MP3
Wizard overcomes this limitation and allows consumers to fully
take advantage of the hottest music file format on the Internet by
turning MP3 files into custom built audio CDs that can be listened
to at home, in a car, or anywhere music CDs are enjoyed."
How it works
MP3 Wizard allows consumers to
create a "hit mix" CD of their dreams with just a few clicks
of a mouse by seamlessly converting MP3 files that users have
downloaded to their hard drive to audio CDs. The user-friendly MP3
Wizard interface enables users to arrange MP3 songs for playback,
conversion and recording using most CD-R drives available on the
market today.
Key features of MP3 Wizard
include, the Collection Manager, which allows users to build and
manage their MP3 collections; the Hit Manager that categorizes
songs, collections, and MP3 links to the Internet; a Search Wizard
that allows users to quickly and easily find songs from their
archives; and an Integrated MP3 Player that enables users to play
MP3 and WAV songs from the interface before recording.
Additionally, MP3 Wizard provides
advanced search capabilities that enable users to easily locate
sound files that best fit the remaining space on a their custom
made CD, automatic volume normalization (at 0 db) that ensures
consistent recordings every time, and the automatic creation of a
CD conception file that allows users to begin recording with one
mouse click.
Availability and Pricing
MP3 Wizard will be available in
August in a variety of retail outlets throughout the United States
and Canada, as well as through Internet retail channels and at www.databecker.com.
MP3 Wizard has a manufacturers suggested retail price (MSRB) of
$29.95. For more information call DATA BECKER at 781-453-2340 or
visit www.databecker.com.
System Requirements
Available on CD-ROM, MP3 Wizard
system requirements include Pentium 133; Windows 95 / 98 with 32
MB of RAM; CD-R or CD-RW drive; CD-ROM Drive; 16 bit sound card;
speakers; and 800 x 600 hi color graphics.
About DATA BECKER
DATA BECKER CORPORATION (www.databecker.com)
is a privately held publisher of high quality, value priced
computer software and books for the North American retail market.
DATA BECKER CORPORATION, founded in 1999, joins its associate
company, DATA BECKER GmbH & Co. KG (Dusseldorf, Germany), one
of the leading publishers of computer software, books, and
magazines throughout Europe. Together they form a worldwide
publishing powerhouse with operations in every major consumer
software market. DATA BECKER's diverse software titles fall into
categories including entertainment and games, home design, music
creation/recording, and web productivity/utility. Flagship titles
include Jumbo Jet 2.0 (an add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator),
Complete Home Designer 3.0, and SoundClips 10,000. Visit
www.databecker.com for complete product offerings.
Contact:
DATA BECKER
Lisa Marasa, 781/453-2340
[email protected]
or
Copithorne & Bellows
Kristen Wiltse/Kate Castle, 617/450-4300
[email protected]
[email protected]
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