Fwd: Tone Core JPEG picts

[Jay Vaughan]

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> From: "Shultz Terry-rvha50" <Terry.Shultz at freescale.com>
> Date: October 13, 2007 7:00:46 PM GMT+02:00
> To: <paul.maddox at synth.net>
> Cc: "Jay Vaughan" <jayv at synth.net>
> Subject: Tone Core JPEG picts
>
> Line 6 and Freescale empower third-party audio designers with new  
> ToneCore? DSP Developer Kit
> Reference platform fast tracks development of audio effects
>
> NEW YORK, NY - Oct. 5, 2007 - Line 6 and Freescale Semiconductor  
> are showcasing the ToneCore DSP Developer Kit at the Audio  
> Engineering Society Conference, Booth 528, at 5 p.m. ET today.
>
> The ToneCore DSP Developer Kit is a solution for digital signal  
> processor (DSP) software developers who create custom sounds for  
> guitarists. The kit enables third-party audio DSP developers with  
> little or no electronic design experience to quickly and easily  
> program audio effects modules for Line 6 ToneCore guitar pedals.
>
> Major corporations have been the primary creators of DSP hardware  
> products. Now with the Line 6 ToneCore DSP Developer Kit, all audio  
> designers who write DSP code can create and sell a portable,  
> affordable, battery-powered, stereo audio hardware product for  
> musicians and audio enthusiasts. All it takes is a PC and the kit.
> The ToneCore DSP Developer Kit, jointly designed by Line 6 and  
> Freescale Semiconductor, has the essential elements a developer  
> requires to program unique effects. The elements include the  
> hardware platform (ToneCore Programmable Module), sample code and  
> documentation. The end result of the kit is a custom ToneCore  
> Module allowing a guitarist to swap out effects in their ToneCore  
> pedal at any time.
>
> "The beauty of the ToneCore DSP Developer Kit is that it allows a  
> DSP software developer to be an audio effects creator and  
> manufacturer," said Erik Tarkiainen, director of product marketing  
> for Line 6. "The kit dramatically simplifies the development of  
> battery-powered stereo audio hardware guitar pedals."
>
> The Freescale Symphony audio DSP is in more than 50 Line 6 effects  
> products to date. Line 6's choice of the Freescale DSP technology  
> helps reduce complexity, cost and size, as well as power consumption.
>
> "The collaborative process between Freescale and Line 6 on the  
> ToneCore DSP Developer has resulted in a product that helps audio  
> engineers develop specialized audio effects for go-to-market  
> products," said Todd Benson, audio DSP product line manager,  
> Freescale Multimedia Applications Division. "This solution  
> underscores Freescale's desire to enrich our customers' product  
> offerings and their bottom line wherever possible."
>
> How the development kit works
>
> The kit contains a special Line 6 Developer ToneCore Dock, which in  
> addition to containing the Freescale Symphony audio DSP, audio  
> circuitry and ToneCore Module docking slot, can be connected  
> directly to a PC. The ToneCore Programmable Module is customizable  
> and stores DSP code in the FLASH memory of the on-board Freescale  
> microcontroller. DSP code development is performed on the PC and  
> then a programming tool is used to FLASH the MCU with the new DSP  
> code through the Developer ToneCore Dock.
>
> Once the module is programmed, it can be used in any ToneCore Dock  
> since the DSP code from each module is automatically downloaded  
> from the MCU to the Symphony audio DSP. The result is a custom  
> effects guitar pedal.
>
> Availability
>
> The ToneCore DSP Developer Kit from Line 6 will be available for  
> purchase in the first half of 2008. Designers can purchase ToneCore  
> Programmable Modules from Line 6, configure them with the ToneCore  
> DSP Developer Kit and sell their Modules to music stores or  
> directly to musicians.
>
> Technology demonstration at AES
>
> Media are invited to a special technology demonstration of the Line  
> 6 ToneCore DSP Developer Kit at 5 p.m., Friday, October 5 at AES  
> booth 528. An accomplished Line 6 musician will demonstrate the  
> wide-ranging guitar effects enabled by the kit. Representatives  
> from both companies will be available for comment, including Marcus  
> Ryle, Line 6 Co-Founder and Senior Vice President, Research and  
> Development.
>
> About Line 6, Inc.
>
> Incorporated in 1996, Line 6 is a music gear manufacturer dedicated  
> to developing music products to inspire creativity both on the  
> stage and in the studio. Headquartered in Calabasas, California,  
> Line 6 currently has a presence in over 60 countries worldwide with  
> offices in California, China and the United Kingdom. As the pioneer  
> of digital modeling guitar amplifiers, Line 6 has created award- 
> winning products for guitarists, bass players and engineers. For  
> more information visit www.line6.com.
>
> About Freescale Semiconductor
>
> Freescale Semiconductor is a global leader in the design and  
> manufacture of embedded semiconductors for the automotive,  
> consumer, industrial, networking and wireless markets. The  
> privately held company is based in Austin, Texas, and has design,  
> research and development, manufacturing or sales operations in more  
> than 30 countries. Freescale is one of the world's largest  
> semiconductor companies with 2006 sales of $6.4 billion (USD).  
> www.freescale.com
>
> Media Contacts:
> North America
> Jason Deal
> LP&P Public Relations
> (512) 638-5303
> jason_deal at lpp.com
>
> Freescale? and the Freescale logo are trademarks of Freescale  
> Semiconductor, Inc. All other product or service names are the  
> property of their respective owners. ? Freescale Semiconductor,  
> Inc. 2007
>
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