Tone Core JPEG picts

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Jay,

 me want :-)

Paul

On 13/10/07 18:46, "Jay Vaughan" <jayv at synth.net> wrote:

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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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