4FRONT TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES 4FRONT PIANO MODULE 1.0 VSTi FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE --------------------- Culver City, CA - June 21, 2003 - 4Front Technologies, a leading developer of digital and analog audio solutions for the Linux and UNIX Operating System platforms, announced today the release of 4Front Piano Module 1.0 VSTi. 4Front Piano Module is load&play VSTi software piano synthesizer, that receives MIDI note data and generates a high quality piano sound. With the proprietary 4Front hybrid synthesis technology, 4Front Piano Module takes generally smaller spacer than the sampled pianos of the same quality. The initial version of 4Front Piano Module VSTi is available for free download. Advanced modules with more control and higher quality will be commercially available later. More information and demo files are available at the following URL: http://www.yohng.com/piano.html About 4Front Technologies ------------------------- 4Front Technologies is a privately held company with development facilities in California, Finland and Sweden. 4Front's Open Sound System has become the "de-facto" audio API for UNIX and is distributed with Linux and FreeBSD kernel sources. Open Sound System has been licensed by companies like SCO, Hewlett Packard, Wind River Systems and endorsed by SUN Microsystems. 4Front Licenses is also known as a company, doing major research in digital signal processing (DSP). 4Front Technologies has developed the consumer level technology called OSS/3D, which includes an alternative and effective surround sound solutions, available for licensing. Recently, 4Front Technology started the development of solutions for professional audio market. Notices: -------- 4Front Piano Module is a trademark of 4Front Technologies. VSTi is a trademark of Steinberg Soft- und Hardware GmbH All copyrights mentioned are the property of their respective owners. Copyright (c)2003 4Front Technologies.