Opcode Launches Integrated MIDI Solution for Windows Vision, Galaxy, OMS
and MIDI Interfaces

NAMM EXPO * JANUARY 18, 1996--Opcode Systems, Inc. today announced the
launch of its MIDI system solution for the Windows platform. This
integrated system includes Vision 2.5 MIDI sequencing software, Galaxy the
Universal Librarian, and Music Quest MIDI interface hardware. It also
includes the industry standard OMS (Open Music System), which facilitates
effortless interfacing to PC sound cards, MIDI hardware and multitrack
recorders.

"The acquisition of Music Quest was Opcode's first step in entering the PC
market," said Chris Halaby, Opcode's CEO. "Bringing Vision, Galaxy, and
OMS to Windows completes the system and gives professional musicians a
choice of platforms. Opcode plans to be in the Windows market for the long
run."

VISION 2.5:

Vision delivers an extensive set of musical, intuitive tools. Familiar tape
recorder-like controls and user-configurable mixing consoles make music
creation quick and easy. Vision also gives users the ultimate in
flexibility, allowing them to choose between pattern or linear based
sequencing, or a combination of both--record tracks in real time,
step-entry or even drum machine-style loop recording.

Vision's Track Overview window displays individual track data with
detailed, colorful blocks, providing an elegant method of transforming
your ideas and riffs into songs. Easily move or copy any phrase with a
mouse click; instantly open Vision's Notation or Piano Roll window for
more specific tweaking. All of the edits are performed in real time so the
music never has to stop.

OPEN MUSIC SYSTEM 2.0:

OMS is the cross-platform standard for MIDI management that helps define
studio setups by providing a detailed description of the user's MIDI
studio. OMS can auto-detect MIDI interfaces, sound cards and instruments
connected to the computer. It can also test MIDI input and output, and
graphically display and edit your MIDI setup on-screen.

GALAXY 2.0:

Galaxy the Universal Librarian is intelligent patch management software
that stores, retrieves, and catalogs synth sounds. Thanks to OMS
integration, patch names can be accessed in Vision with unprecedented
simplicity that allows the user to view patches by name or number, and
even group by bank or keyword.

MUSIC QUEST 8PORT/SE:

Music Quest is an Opcode brand of PC compatible MIDI interfaces. The
8Port/SE is the premiere MIDI interface for all IBM compatible notebook,
laptop, and desktop computers. The 8Port/SE offers eight independent MIDI
ports to drive 128 channels, complete SMPTE support for multi-track tape
and audio/video applications, and full patchbay operation when not used
with a computer.

Founded in 1985, Opcode is a leading supplier of computer software and
hardware for the composition, performance, editing and recording of music
by professional, semiprofessional and amateur musicians. The company is
dedicated to expanding the number of people who create, teach and use
music with the aid of computer technology. Opcode's award winning products
are used by many prominent musicians, music educators, composers,
multimedia developers and consumers.

NEW PRODUCT: Vision 2.5, Galaxy, and the Open Music System 2.0 for Windows
95

AVAILABILITY: March 1996

For more information about Opcode call 415-856-3333 or fax 415-856-3332.
 
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