MIAMI BEACH, FL. (Karen Thomas/ www.thomas-pr.com/ www.magix.net) - MAGIX, the worldwide leader in music and video editing software(1), announced today MAGIX Ringtone Maker, which lets consumers personalize their mobile phones by creating their own real music cellphone ringtones from music hits without paying recurring subscription or download fees. Priced at only $19.99, MAGIX Ringtone Maker converts unlimited ringtones from CDs, MP3s and custom recordings into high-quality ringtones that can be uploaded daily to your cellphone to suit your mood, season, or impress your friends.
As important as the kind of clothes one wears or the car model one drives, ringtones are an important style statement. According to IDC Research, U.S. consumers downloaded 4.8 million ringtones in 2002 or $16.6 million worth. IDC projects that in 2005, these consumers will download 30 million ringtones or $404 million in sales. With MAGIX Ringtone Maker, consumers can avoid these hefty download and subscription charges by creating their own chart-topping ringtone hits that sound like high-quality stereo music, not tinny downloaded imitation tunes.
With MAGIX Ringtone Maker, ringtones can be uploaded to Real Music cellphones in just three simple steps:
1. Import your favorite music track from CD or MP3
2. Edit it the way you want
3. Transfer it to your phone through Infrared, Bluetooth or USB cable
Also included in MAGIX Ringtone Maker are over 500 ringtone music loops and fun sounds like animal noises and funny voices. And with the recording function, consumers can also create their own unique ringtones on 4 tracks for customized music, holiday greetings or birthday/anniversary announcements. Tell friends and family about your new baby or business promotion through music or speech when they call in on your cellphone!
Ringtone Maker Features:
- Import music CDs or load MP3, OGG Vorbis, WAV and WMA files.
- Convert your existing ringtones into MP3, WAV, AMR and ADPCM. Also supports SMAF.
- Recording Function - record your own voice or sound effects to create a personalized ringtone.
- 4-Track Mixer - customize the sound of your ringtones.
- MAGIX ring maker - mix your own sounds with included music loops.
- Ring tone simulator - hear your new ringtone in its mobile format before uploading it.
- MAGIX remix agent - edit your piece of music exactly to the beat.
- 50 Fun Sounds and 500 Music Loops - fresh ringtones with the coolest sounds.
- Massive Effects Library - Echo, Equalizer, Compressor, Filter, Distortion and lots more.
MAGIX Ringtone Maker works with newer mobile phones supporting ADPCM formats such as MP3, WAV, AMR, or SMAF. Check with the phone manufacturer for details. MAGIX Ringtone Maker will be available in late March through major retailers for $19.99 SRP. For more information call 888-866-2449. About MAGIX
MAGIX is a principal pioneer of innovative rich media products for professional and consumer markets, and a worldwide market leader in photo, video and audio applications combined with multimedia content and online services(1). MAGIX is the worldwide technology leader in Personal Rich Media. Personal Rich Media allows consumers to convert, edit, create and publish digital media, including video, photos and music, making it possible for users of all ages and experience levels to create, share and publish their own rich media content. MAGIX, with its worldwide subsidiaries, is the only international company to offer a full range of photo, video and audio solutions with content and services for broadband, B2B and consumer markets.
(1) According to retail sales as reported by Media Control Trend Charts 2003 Germany (PC/CD-ROM Non-Games), GFK Charts 2003 Non-Games (France, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy), Charttrack Annual 2003 United Kingdom, and NPD Charts 2003 (USA), Future Retail Panel UK, Italy, Spain, Scandinavia. MAGIX has sold the most products in the segments video-, (2) photo-, and music software.
