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PRESS RELEASE

Version 5.1 Software for Mackie Digital 8 Bus May 26, 2003 Mackie Designs has announced Version 5.1 for the Digital 8 Bus (d8b) recording console, bringing even more features and refinement to the Version 5.0 software that was released last January. Advertisement New with 5.1: Use V3 Style EQ - A "Use V3 Style EQ" preference has been added to the Mix Options window. This global setting is saved with the session and allows complete backward compatibility with version 3 sessions. HUI Mode Improvements - Cut, Copy, Paste, and Shift/Add buttons were added to the HUI layer. Undo was moved to the Undo button. More functional buttons are now displayed on-screen. Modify Levels - Modify Levels for Trim Faders is now calibrated in dB steps for improved ease of use. Vertical Channel Linking - You can now link a channel to a channel directly above or below it, between the Mic/Line and Tape Return banks (Banks 1 and 2 only). This allows you to control up to 24 stereo sources from a single bank. Peak Hold Option - A Peak Hold option was added to the TOP meter view. This is enabled from the Options/Meters menu. Overload Indicators - Overload indicators can now be manually cleared by clicking on them, or clear all overloads by pressing F10 or selecting Clear Over Loads from the Options/ Meters menu. Hot Keys - Hot Keys have been added for Show HUI Layer (F5), HUI mode On/Off (Shift+F5), and Meter Type in GUI (F6 = Pre Fader, F7 = Post Fader, F8 = Post Fader/Mute). Rec Rdy MIDI Map - Record Ready can now be mapped in the MIDI Map window. Surround Panner in Fat Channel - A Surround Panner replaces the Pan control in the Fat Channel when a surround mode is selected. Copy Mix To Bus - You can now optionally remove the selected channels from the L-R bus when copying. Version 5.1 is currently available as for download from www.mackie.com. Version 5.1 is free for anyone that purchased their d8b after November 15, 2002, or anyone that has already purchased the Version 5.0 upgrade. Otherwise, the Version 5.1 upgrade is available for $299.00 (MSRP, USD).

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