EVERYONE CAN BE A MUSICIAN WITH NEW PERFORMANCE SOFTWARE PROGRAM July 27, 1992 -- Issaquah, Wash. -- Music buffs now have access to a whole new kind of musical instrument -- their home PCs! Azeroth, Inc., Issaquah, Wash., has developed WinJammer, a performance quality music processing software program which allows users to create -- and perform -- original music on their home computers without using musical notation. WinJammer is ideal for both the expert musician as well as for the budding music enthusiast. It is easy to learn and use for beginners as it doesn't require reading or using musical notation, yet still maintains the level of sophistication demanded by many professionals. For the more experienced musician, WinJammer is a powerful tool for exploring new techniques of composition and improvisation. And, WinJammer is affordable compared to other musical software programs -- it retails for just $99.95. Also unlike other musical programs, WinJammer has very little additional computer hardware requirements. WinJammer runs on standard IBM-compatible PCs equipped with Microsoft Windows 3.1 as long as the system has an appropriate sound board or MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) and keyboard. WinJammer may be used in several ways: Rhythm Guitar. Each computer key represents a different chord which can be played like a finger-picking guitarist in many customizable rhythms generating flowing accompaniments to voice or other instruments. Templates of chord progressions for popular songs are also included however it is easy to create customized chords just by clicking on selected notes. Synthesizer Keyboard. The computer keyboard emulates the keys on a piano or organ. Additional keys adjust volume, octave transpose, program changes and other performance parameters. Chord Organ. Any computer key can be assigned to play a full chord, with up to eight notes carried out over five octaves per chord. This feature lets anyone play fast changes between difficult chords that even an expert would be unable to play on a normal keyboard. Autoharp Mouse. Allows one hand to choose the chords while the other hand strums. Computer keys are assigned to extended chords or scales, and mouse movements determine when and which notes from those chords or scales are played. Drum Machine. Choose from preset drum rhythms or create customized rhythms. Switch between drum parts with just a single keystroke. Azeroth, Inc. is a publisher and developer of recreational and business productivity software. The company's work is represented by a number of publishers, including MAXIS (SimCity), Virgin Games (Risk), and ButtonWare (TakeNote). Azeroth's products are available at computer software retailers nationwide. Azeroth, Inc. 3020 Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd., Ste. 341, Issaquah, Wash., 98027 (206) 392-9941, FAX (206) 392-6899. +---------------------------------------------------------------+ | From the America Online - New Product Information Services | +===============================================================+ | This information was processed from data provided by the | | above mentioned company. For additional details, contact the | | company at the address or telephone number indicated above. | | All submissions for this service should be addressed to | | BAKER ENTERPRISES, 20 Ferro Drive, Sewell, NJ 08080 U.S.A. | +---------------------------------------------------------------+