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Expensive professional solutions are no longer required with the Maxi Studio ISIS. Contains an outstanding external audio rack that gathers ¼" jack connectors for unparalleled analog recording and playback, a 32, 44.1 or 48 KHz S/PDIF input and output in both gold-plated RCA and optical format for digital transfers with a DAT, 20-bit converters for a perfect audio fidelity, and a DIN in/out/through connector for a maximum flexibility of the MIDI sessions. Musicians can even select synchronization clocks and adjust i/o levels and input monitoring due to a virtual control console.

"It was just two years ago in October 1996, when Guillemot revealed the first true PC-based home soundcard. With more than 40 international prizes and awards under its belt with its Maxi Sound line of sound cards, Guillemot has become a leader in the market of PC home sound solutions", says Claude Guillemot, President of Guillemot Corporation. "Insatiable for progress, Guillemot addresses music lovers everywhere with the introduction of our state-of-the-art full-featured digital audio and MIDI recording studio for a fraction of the cost of other professional systems."

Maxi Studio ISIS is an unprecedented stand-alone professional-quality studio soundcard that includes an amazing GM/GS synthesizer with 4MB RAM of high quality sounds* and a professional stereo multi-layer sampler so home musicians can fulfil their wildest musical dreams. The ability to creation music files in real time audio and MIDI mix down in 100% digital format are just some of the features offered for making high-quality recordings.

Enhanced multi-track recording capabilities are made possible due to the higher bandwidth featured in this new generation PCI card. The soundcard provides a full multi-channel compatibility with Windows^® 95 and most prevalent digital audio/MIDI applications, including software from Emagic, Cakewalk and Steinberg, so that musicians can stay with their favorite sequencer. Maxi Studio ISIS also includes a comprehensive software suite with intuitive interfaces. In fact, whether the user is a budding musician trying out his wings, or a full-fledged maestro, Maxi Studio ISIS will be an essential creative tool that will provide excellent support for better music making.

While this leading-edge sound card is designed primarily for the home musician’s solo or group songwriting, it is also an excellent solution for multimedia developers, broadcasters, web site designers, disc jockeys, audio aficionados and many others involved in the Backstage production.

Gamers will also appreciate the RISC-based Digital Signal Processor (DSP) that will provide them with a powerful effects-processing engine that won’t slow down their games. The card also offers all new predefined environment settings for those top-selling games that don’t have built-in 3D audio support. Offering full hardware acceleration of DirectSound™ and DirectSound™ 3D applications and 100% compatibility with all games including A3D and legacy DOS titles, Guillemot has paved the way for true realism in the ultimate immersive 3D audio experience.

The Maxi Studio ISIS will be available in Q1 ‘99. Price to be determined.

Guillemot

In 1996, the company introduced the quadraphonic support for surround sound and was also the first in 1997 to support Microsoft^® DirectSound 3D hardware acceleration on four speakers. Combining advanced technological know-how with an extremely efficient distribution network, Guillemot has become a pre-eminent world-wide player in the multimedia market. Guillemot develops, produces and distributes technology products that enhance leisure and inspire creativity.

Guillemot’s expertise in the area of sound boards and recording systems, from its extensive in-house technology development center and years of experience, guarantees end users superior quality products compatible with all the latest market standards and all existing hardware and software. In addition, the company’s manuals and software ensure easy installation and the ultimate in user-friendliness.

For more information contact Guillemot toll-free at 1-877-484-5536 or visit the company's web site at http://www.guillemot.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Helen Bougas, Communications Manager, (514) 490-2161

COMPANY CONTACT:

Parth Shukla, Product Manager, (514) 490-2075

Maxi Sound, Home Studio Pro 64, are trademarks of Guillemot Corporation . Windows®, Windows® 95, Windows® 98, DirectSound™ , DirectSound™ 3D are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft® Corporation.. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. * Sounds included in the product with the express authorization of Roland Corporation. Contents and specifications are subject to change without notice and may vary according to the countries.