Roxio Releases Boombox Software Suite for iPod
June 09, 2005
- Roxio today launched The Boom Box, a Mac software suite comprised of five applications designed to reveal the iPod’s full power and potential. The versatile suite enables iPod users to optimize their music enjoyment by expanding and enlivening their portable music collections and broaden their audio entertainment beyond music to include podcasts and Internet radio broadcasts. In addition, The Boom Box allows users to convert Web pages, emails and other text-based documents into audio files and create their own personal audio books that they can listen to on the go.
“The Boom Box is a smart compilation of excellent tools," said Larry Angell, News Editor of leading iPod resource iPodlounge.com. "Each of the applications offers iPod owners a simple way to add great new content or better organize their existing libraries.”
The Boom Box features two applications designed to enable iPod owners to rediscover their music collections. CD Spin Doctor® offers a straightforward way to digitize vintage vinyl and tape recordings including powerful features for automatically detecting tracks, removing unwanted noise and enhancing overall sound quality. MusicMagic Mixer™ is a personal, portable DJ. Using sophisticated algorithms, MusicMagic Mixer analyzes acoustic elements of each song in a user’s collection to automatically generate compelling, complementary playlists.
The Boom Box also includes three applications that empower iPod owners to broaden their listening experience. Roxio reports that Audio Hijack™ is a powerful component that captures audio from an application in real-time. Users can schedule the recording of a favorite Internet radio show and then listen to it at a time that is most convenient. The company says iPodderX™ makes it easy for users to subscribe to their favorite podcasts and have them automatically delivered to their desktop ready for transfer to their iPod. Covering topics that range from sports to technology and from movies to children’s programming, podcasts offer a distinct alternative to mainstream content. Rounding out the suite is iSpeak It, which makes it easy for users to convert text-based documents such as e-mails or web pages into spoken word audio files or even create their own personal audio books that they can enjoy during their morning commute.
“Roxio will stand out in the thriving market of over 500 iPod accessories that until now has focused largely on personalizing the outside of the device,” said Dave Habiger, president and chief operating officer, Sonic Solutions. “The Boom Box is a versatile suite that focuses on the inside of the iPod and promotes greater music enjoyment and delivers refreshing new audio experiences.”
Pricing and Availability
The Boom Box is available today and will be widely available at retail later this month for a suggested retail price of $49.95 US. The Boom Box includes special discount coupons and offers from Wiley books, Audible.com and Belkin Corporation.
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