[Open Labs]

OPEN LABS UPGRADES OPEN LABS® NEKO® AND MIKO„¢ PRODUCTION KEYBOARD
SERIES WITH NEW VST INSTRUMENTS FEATURING OVER 20,000 PRESET SOUNDS.

AUSTIN, TX €“ Open Labs, Inc, the leading designer and developer of
computer music production solutions, announced today that it has
recently upgraded its line of NeKo® and MiKo„¢ Keyboard Production
Stations with premium sounds and additional software with no increase
in price. The new libraries represent the largest number of preset
sounds available for any keyboard production station and includes high
quality 24-bit sounds not available on any other keyboard.

The Neko and Miko series offers an incredible selection of preloaded
software to boost workflow and productivity, including: Windows XP,
Karsyn„¢ - VST host, mFusion„¢ - MIDI mapping software, MimiK„¢ -
keyboard cloning software (an LX model exclusive), Open Labs®
Navigator„¢, and over 60 VST instruments and effects. New to the
software bundle (a $900 retail value):

°TruePianos by 4Front Technology - MSRP $199 - TruePianos is a new
virtual piano VSTi based on a combination of physical modeling,
synthesis and sampler techniques. Completely intuitive controls adjust
to your playing style to provide amazing playability and expression.
TruePianos provides the key piano characteristics of sympathetic
resonance, inter-string harmonics, repedalling, and 127 generated
dynamic velocities.

°Purity by Luxonix - MSRP $199 - New PCM sound module VSTi with fast
patch change on-the-fly during live performance. Over 1,300 ready-to-
use sound presets - over 200 phrases and drums loops. Purity features
include a 16-part multi-instrument with General MIDI support and an
integrated pattern sequencer with 16 arpeggiators.

°WusikStation V3 + additional soundsets by Wusik - MSRP $299 -
advanced hybrid vector & wavesequencer Sampler VSTi featuring a 32-bit
multi-sampled format with disk streaming support. Matrix modulation
offers 8 LFO and 8 ADSR envelopes. Over 10,000 presets out of the box.

°Sylenth by Lennar Digital (an LX model exclusive) - MSRP $199 - an
analog synthesizer VSTi that recreates the electro-organic sounds of
the best analog synths. 4 ultra high-quality bandlimited unison
oscillators in full stereo, each of which can generate 8 voices per
note, plus an arpeggiator, step sequencer and over 700 presets of some
of the best analog synth sounds available.

Enjoy easy access to over 20,000 preset sounds, from which 1500 are
designated quick-access Karsyn„¢ presets designed exclusively for live
performance applications. Open Labs Karsyn VST host software allows
you to take full advantage of the processing horsepower and generous
memory capacity of our Neko and Miko Production Centers. Built around
the concept of rack-mount sound modules, Karsyn can host multiple
virtual instruments (VSTi) simultaneously and features low-latency
response, instantaneous preset switching, flexible output routing,
effects inserts, and setlists that simplify live performance. Every
sound needed for every song can be recalled at the touch of a button,
made even easier using our instruments built-in touch-screen.

The NeKo and Miko are available from select Open Labs dealers, and
from the Open Labs online store at www.openlabs.com/store.htm. The
online store now offers custom orders, built to your specific needs
and shipped within two weeks. Due to high demand, the distribution
center has increased productivity to ensure Neko and Miko workstations
are competitively stocked at authorized dealer locations for immediate
delivery.

For hands-on product demonstrations, visit one of our authorized
dealers:
Audio-Midi (CA, 866-283-4601)
Cintioli Music (PA, 215-533-2053)
Full Compass (WI, 608-831-7330)
Guitar Center (TX, 512-419-1717)
Guitar Center Pro (NY, 212-463-7500)
Manny's Music (NY, 212-819-0576)
Sam Ash (CA, 323-850-1050)
Washington Music Center (MD, 301-946-8808)

About Open Labs
Open Labs designs, manufactures, and markets computer music
instruments for every level of expertise. The companys products,
NeKo and MiKo, are the first keyboard instruments to incorporate
Windows PC architecture enabling the use of existing and future music
and media PC software applications. Open Labs, formed in 2002,
combines decades of expertise in computer technology, keyboard
technology, and product design. The company is headquartered in
Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.openlabs.com.

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