Release date: Thursday, May 1, 2003

Cakewalk® VST Adapter Now Available

Boston, MA—Cakewalk, developer of the world's best-selling music and sound software for Windows, has announced that the new Cakewalk VST Adapter is now available on the Cakewalk web site. The Cakewalk VST Adapter converts VST format plug-ins to DirectX and DXi format, providing sample-accurate automation with identical audio fidelity.

Earlier this year Cakewalk acquired FXpansion's VST adapter technology, highly regarded in the industry for its sample accurate timing, full support for the latest DXi and VST plug in specifications, MIDI and DX8 envelope automation and full preset management implementation.

In use, the Cakewalk VST Adapter expands the sonic palette of the home/project or pro studio -opens studios up to hundreds of available freeware and shareware VST effects plug-ins and VSTi software synths readily available on the internet. Additionally, Sonic Foundry customers can now use the Cakewalk VST Adapter to extend their studios to include VST effects.

Pricing and availability
The Cakewalk VST Adapter download and CD versions are available for $59.00 U.S. Registered SONAR customers can purchase the Cakewalk VST Adapter for $39; Free upgrade for all registered FXpansion VST-DX adapter users. Customers can purchase the Cakewalk VST Adapter download by visiting Cakewalk on the web at www.cakewalk.com, or by calling 888-CAKEWALK (617-423-9004 outside U.S).

About Cakewalk, Inc.
Cakewalk, Inc. is the world's leading developer of powerful, yet easy to use products for music creation and recording:

• Award-winning Digital Audio Workstations and Sequencers
• Integrated Music Hardware and Software Solutions
• Powered Stereo Monitors
• High-quality Digital Audio and MIDI Interfaces
• MIDI Keyboard Controllers
• Innovative Virtual Instruments and Effects
• Entry-level Consumer Products

Millions of musicians around the world choose Cakewalk products to produce audio for the professional music, film, broadcast, and video game industries. These customers include Grammy® and Emmy®-winning producers, composers, sound designers and engineers. We invite you to learn more about our company and products by visiting www.cakewalk.com.

Cakewalk is a registered trademark and the Cakewalk logo and SONARare trademarks of Cakewalk, Inc. Other trademarks mentioned are held by their respective owners. All specifications and appearances are subject to change without notice.