Cakewalk^® Announces Free 2.0.1 Update To Project5™ Version 2

— Free Download for Registered Project5 Version 2 Customers—

Boston, MA — Cakewalk, developer of the world's best-selling music and sound software for Windows, announces the free 2.0.1 update for Project5 Version 2. Project5 Version 2 provides everything you need to create and perform today's music with a complete set of superb quality instruments and effects; powerful recording, looping, sequencing, and arranging tools; dynamic creation tools; and the ultimate open synth host. The free Project5 2.0.1 update is now available for download at www.cakewalk.com.

The Project5 2.0.1 update provides several usability enhancements to every view, as well as to the virtual instrument Dimension™. The update also addresses some minor issues discovered after Project5 Version 2 began shipping.

Highlights include:

Arrange Pane

• Sticky Now Time (restart Now Time from previous start position)
• Display automation values in a tool tip while editing
• Vertical clip zoom
• Bounce to track

Editor

• Display automation values in a tool tip while editing
• Channel Aftertouch automation added to MIDI parameter list
• Metronome count-in for recording in Editor view

Dimension

• Support for AIF/AIFF files
• Reduced CPU load (Dimension programs require 2-20% less CPU)
• Enhanced memory sharing for running multiple instances of Dimension
• Instant Loading of Patch Browser
• Progress meter displayed while loading Dimension programs

Availability

The Project5 2.0.1 Update is now available free for download to registered Project5 Version 2 users at www.cakewalk.com. Project5 Version 2 has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $429 U.S. (MSRP). For more information, visit Cakewalk on the web at www.cakewalk.com; or call 888-CAKEWALK (617-423-9004 outside U.S.)

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Founded in 1987 and based in Boston, MA, Cakewalk is an international, industry-leading provider of software for music and sound creation. The company's award-winning products are used worldwide by more than 1,000,000 users, for applications including audio CD production, film/TV soundtracks, live stage sound, club remixes, computer game sound, multimedia applications, and Internet delivery.

Cakewalk is a registered trademark, and Project5, Dimension, and the Cakewalk logo are trademarks of Twelve Tone Systems, Inc. Other trademarks mentioned are held by their respective owners.