Press Release
[Update: As of 2015, Sonoma 7's Effects are currently available in RiffWorks Standard, not as a VST plug-in.]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SONOMA WIRE WORKS SHIPS 7 NEW VST EFFECTS
--All new comprehensive set of VST effects for musicians.--
Sebastopol, CA -- November 19, 2004 -- Sonoma Wire Works, developers of cutting-edge user interface design and software for the next generation of music products, announced today the release of seven new effects available in one convenient VST plug-in called Sonoma 7 VST. Users who have a favorite recording program that accepts VST plug-ins can take advantage of great sounding, fully optimized effects like auto-wah, multiband compression, modulation, delay, reverb, and parametric EQ. By combining all seven effects into one plug-in, musicians get convenient access to multi-effect presets, and the ability to instantiate more effects without using up extra insert or send locations. Each effect can be enabled or disabled separately, and by using a single window, screen clutter is minimized.
The seven studio-quality effects included in Sonoma 7 VST boast sleek user interfaces designed with familiar knobs and buttons that are easy to grasp. The effect algorithms were passionately developed by David Tremblay, VP of Engineering at Sonoma Wire Works to produce superb sound quality and are optimized for maximum performance. These seven effects can also be found in RiffWorks recording software available with Line 6 GuitarPort RiffTracker™.
"Each effect has such an amazing range of tone," says Daniel Walton, VP of Technology at Sonoma Wire Works. "Sonoma 7 VST makes it easy to capture a sound in your imagination or explore sounds you have never imagined before."
The seven effects are:
ATTAQ is the ultimate Auto-wah filter effect. With Manual, Envelope or Sequence modes you can create wah effects from subtle to wild based on picking strength or a pattern.
TRIPWIRE is a three-band compressor and distortion that can be used for everything from traditional low-mid-high EQ to advanced frequency dependent compression and expansion, to insane pitch shifted distortion.
TEMPEST is eight modulation effects in one unit. With selectable wave shapes and full control over range, depth and tempo-syncable speed, it's extremely flexible without being overly complex.
4X4 is more than your average multi-tap delay. It actually uses 4 discreet delay lines with separate control over tempo-syncable delay time. With the adjustable feedback damping, you go from warm tape-echo sounds to bright digital delay sparkle.
SUPERTANKER allows you to select the reverb type and adjust the size and damping.
STAMINA is an optical style compressor that is perfect for tightening up a performance or getting radical pumping effects.
NOEQUAL has traditional British EQ controls that are great for dialing in silky smooth frequency changes without harsh peaky artifacts.
Sonoma 7 VST effects plug-in is available now for download and purchase. Until activated, the plug-in is a fully functional demo. Each time an effect is turned on a one minute timer starts. After 60 seconds the effects are automatically turned off. Sonoma 7 VST is on sale from sonomawireworks.com for $149 until December 31, 2004, which saves customers $50 off the list price of $199.
About Sonoma Wire Works Incorporated in 2003, Sonoma Wire Works is a software company dedicated to designing software tools for musicians and producers that make it easy to create awesome tone and capture great sounding recordings. Sonoma Wire Works combines intuitive interfaces and unique workflows that enhance the user's ability to create the music they envision without requiring a technical background. Sonoma Wire Works is headquartered in Sebastopol, California and is comprised of a tightly knit development group with 15 years of combined audio engineering experience. Together with graphic designers and 3D artists, they are working on a cutting edge user interface design and software technology for the next generation of music products. Their most recent achievements are RiffWorks recording software with its unique InstantDrummer and a comprehensive set of seven VST effects called Sonoma 7 VST. For more information visit www.sonomawireworks.com.