Release date: Tuesday, August 5, 2003

Cakewalk® Announces Exclusive European Distribution Through Edirol Europe

Boston, MA (August 5, 2003)—Cakewalk, developer of the world's best-selling music and sound software for Windows, announces EDIROL Europe will distribute Cakewalk products exclusively in the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Italy. Additional international distribution transition announcements to follow in the coming months.

Last month, Roland Corporation and Cakewalk announced a strategic alliance in which the companies will co-develop innovative products for computer music and audio recording on the PC. The alliance also provides for Cakewalk products to be exclusively distributed by Roland and its subsidiary, EDIROL, in select countries outside North America.

"EDIROL is excited to be working closely with Cakewalk in forming such a strong partnership," commented Massimo Barbini, Managing Director, EDIROL EUROPE. "Adding Cakewalk Software to our product offering will allow us to provide the best combination of hardware and software to our customers."

"We are looking forward to extending the reach of Cakewalk products to music retailers abroad," commented Robin Kelly, Director of International Sales for Cakewalk. "EDIROL is a key player in the region and has the experience and expertise that will prove to be an integral part of Cakewalk's new International distribution network," added Kelly.

For more information about the transition may be found at http://www.cakewalk.com/Press/Roland-Cakewalk-Alliance-faq.asp.

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.