Press Release
QSound Launches Next Generation 3D Audio Enhancement Software, iQfx3, For RealOne Player
Greatly Enhanced, Third Generation Audio Software Offers Improved Feature Set for RealOne Player Users and Furthers QSound’s Relationship with RealNetworks
CALGARY, CANADA - December 5, 2001 - QSound Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ: QSND), a
leading supplier of audio software solutions, today announced the launch
of its next generation audio enhancement software, iQfx®3, for
RealNetworks® (Nasdaq: RNWK) new RealOne™ Player, the all-in-one digital
media player that lets users find everything and play anything. As the
latest addition to QSound’s iQ™ product line, iQfx3 makes streaming
Internet audio and MP3s come alive with QSound’s remarkable 3D audio
effects.
With iQfx3, users can now save their personal music preferences, choose
from additional environmental settings, and have increased control over
bass and treble ranges. iQfx3 offers a 30-day evaluation period, and is
available for download from both www.real.com and www.qsound.com for
$19.95 USD.
“RealOne Player is the perfect showcase for QSound’s audio technology,”
said David Gallagher, President and CEO, QSound Labs. “Our long-standing,
successful partnership with RealNetworks has been an important factor in
establishing QSound as the standard in 3D audio software products for the
Internet. iQfx3 raises that standard to yet another level.”
“Great audio quality is something all digital media consumers demand,”
said Tom Romary, Vice President, Consumer Marketing, RealNetworks, Inc.
“With the release of iQfx3, QSound continues to deliver great software
that easily enhances a user’s listening experience within the RealOne
Player environment.”
iQfx3 integrates seamlessly with RealOne Player and supports RealNetworks’
RealSystem® Media Commerce Suite, a set of products and services for the
secure licensing and delivery of digital media. iQfx3 gives greater
flexibility in adjusting bass and treble levels to create rich 3D stereo
sound and improved audio quality on any streaming Internet broadcast or
MP3 file. It features a new look-and-feel and three new preprogrammed
environmental settings, as well as the ability for users to save iQfx3
settings for different types of music.
RealOne is the single source for consumers to discover, play and manage
the best in brand-name digital programming — music, entertainment, sports,
news, and more. An all-in-one service and technology platform, RealOne is
the streamlined integration of the playback, download and management
functions of RealPlayer® and RealJukebox® combined with a media browser
and content discovery window, and united with a significantly enhanced
subscription service. RealOne Platform empowers content providers and
technology partners to create a new generation of digital media
experiences and businesses that transform their consumers’ media
experience, enrich their offerings, and enable commerce opportunities.
More information about RealNetworks’ RealOne is located on the Internet at
www.real.com.
* iQ™, IQfx®3, QSound® and the QSound Logo are trademarks of QSound Labs,
Inc. RealNetworks®, RealOne™, RealSystem®, RealPlayer® and RealJukebox®
are trademarks or registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc.
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