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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

MEZZO 4 INTEGRATES BACKUP & ASSET MANAGEMENT WITH DIGITAL PERFORMER

ANAHEIM, CA - NAMM CONVENTION, January 17, 2002 - Mezzo Technologies, a world leader in audio and video asset management, demonstrated their newest release, Mezzo Generation 4, which provides one-step backup and data management for users of MOTU's Digital Performer. Offering a unique combination of project-based archiving & retrieval, advanced search capabilities, and features such as background operation that enhance project workflow, Mezzo 4 is an ambitious update to the digital media industry's premiere solution for data management.

"Mezzo 4 was over two years in the making," says Jack Kellogg, Vice-President of Mezzo Technologies. "The goal was to create a tool for managing workflow in today's complex digital audio studio, but still keep it simple and easy-to-use. Mezzo has always been known for its intuitive drag & drop approach to backing up and restoring Digital Performer projects - this new generation not only improves upon an already great product, it redefines "data management" in the studio. From its powerful database engine to a new, streamlined user-interface, Mezzo 4 is truly an essential tool for all composers and editors who use Digital Performer."

Mezzo 4 offers custom support for the Digital Performer file format, which allows users to backup and restore only the files that are necessary on a project-by-project basis. Other features include full background operation and support for transfers to and from hard drive servers in a networked facility. Additionally, sophisticated asset management features have been incorporated to enhance workflow in a collaborative environment.

"In a digital audio environment, data backup is an essential part of the production process. By integrating project- based archiving with asset management, Mezzo 4 eliminates the hassles associated with backing up," continues Kellogg. "In one simple step, users can backup complex Digital Performer sessions - even if files are spread across multiple hard drives - and then restore them just as easily anywhere down the road. Plus, Mezzo 4's transparent background operation allows Digital Performer users to keep working while transferring data - one of the many ways that Mezzo saves time in the studio."

Mezzo is available in a variety of configurations, offering custom support for MOTU's Digital Performer™, Digidesign Pro Tools, Apple Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Media 100 and other digital media editing systems. See the Mezzo Technologies website for details.

Mezzo Technologies is a division of Grey Matter Response, Inc. Founded in 1986, GMR introduced the first generation of Mezzo in 1992; today, Mezzo is used by professional video and audio editors worldwide in the production of films, records, radio/TV commercials, and broadcast content.


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MEZZO TECHNOLOGIES CONTACT INFORMATION:

Mezzo Technologies
Phone: 831.461.2121
Fax: 530.876.8323
Web: www.mezzotechnologies.com
Email: sales@mezzotechnologies.com
Press contact: jackkellogg@mezzotechnologies.com

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Press contact: Jim Cooper
Phone: (617) 576-2760
FAX: (617) 576-3609
Email: jim@motu.com

MOTU is a leading developer of computer-based music and audio recording software and hardware peripherals. Mark of the Unicorn and Digital Performer are registered trademarks of Mark of the Unicorn, Inc. Other products mentioned are the trademarks of their respective manufacturers.


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