Editorial Contact: Marco Alpert Antares Audio Technologies Tel: 831.461.7800 marco@antarestech.com Antares Audio Technologies Announces Auto-Tune TDM Version 2.0 New Version of Real-time Pitch Correction Plug-In Offers New Features and Pro Tools|24 MIX Compatibility (Los Gatos, CA, January 19, 1999) - Antares Audio Technologies today announced the release of Auto-TuneŞ TDM Version 2.0 for Macintosh, a new version of their real-time pitch correction plug-in that is designed to work with DigidesignŞ TDM-compatible applications. Currently available on the Macintosh in TDMŞ, VSTŞ, MAS, RTAS and Stand-Alone versions, and on the PC in DirectX and RTAS versions, Auto-Tune provides the ability to correct the pitch of a voice or solo instrument, without distortion or artifacts, while preserving all of the expressive nuance of the original performance. Hailed by the audio press as "amazing" and a "Holy Grail of recording," Auto-Tune has become one of the world's best-selling audio plug-ins. Key new features in Auto-Tune TDM Version 2.0 include: Ą Pro Tools|24 MIX compatibility. Ą Automation of all Automatic Mode sliders and popup settings. Ą An on-screen one-octave keyboard that can be used to set target pitches in real time and can also be automated to ensure that no matter how complex the harmonic structure, Auto-Tune will always be correcting to the right target pitch. Ą An increase in Detune slider resolution to 1/10ths of cents. Ą Support for Pro Tools Settings Save/Restore functionality. "With literally thousands of Auto-Tune TDM users out there, we've gotten a lot of great feedback about what additional functionality they'd like to see in the program," said Marco Alpert, Antares Vice President of Marketing. "Version 2.0 not only offers virtually everything they've asked for, but by providing Pro Tools|24 MIX compatibility, we've ensured that they can continue to take advantage of Auto-Tune's capabilities as they move up to the latest and most powerful Pro Tools platform." Auto-Tune TDM Version 2.0 is available now from Antares software dealers at an MSRP of $599.00. An upgrade from previous versions of Auto-Tune TDM is $99.00. Antares Audio Technologies Antares Audio Technologies is renowned as a developer of innovative, DSP-based audio software and hardware, including the ATR-1 Intonation Processor, as well as the award-winning Auto-Tune (Pitch Corrector), MDT (Multi-band Dynamics Tool) and JVP (Antares Voice Processor) DSP plug-ins. Antares Audio Technologies is located at 231 Technology Circle, Scotts Valley, CA 95030. Tel: 831.461.7800 Email: info@antarestech.com Web: www.antarestech.com