Press Release
QSound Labs to Provide iQT to RealNetworks' RealJukeboxT and RealJukebox PlusT Users
RealJukebox Users Now Have Easy Access to QSound's iQ Software Through Real.com
Calgary, Alberta - January 26, 2000 -- QSound Labs,
Inc. (NASDAQ: QSND) a leading supplier of digital and analog audio
solutions, and a developer of e-commerce software, announced today the
availability of iQ for RealNetworks' (NASDAQ: RNWK) RealJukebox and
RealJukebox Plus users. When added to the RealJukebox or RealJukebox Plus,
iQ brings a bigger, bolder sound environment to your desktop, using your
existing sound equipment. iQ is available immediately and can be purchased
directly from www.qsound.com and www.realstore.com.
"RealNetworks has set the standard for easy to use, high-quality
downloadable music players and QSound has set the standard of dramatically
improving Internet audio quality." said David Gallagher, President and CEO
of QSound Labs. "QSound is proud that RealNetworks has chosen iQ for it's
RealJukebox and RealJukebox Plus. RealJukebox users can now download iQ
and experience the most vibrant audio available on the Internet today."
"iQ is an easy-to-use enhancement for RealJukebox and RealJukebox Plus,
allowing users to achieve 3D audio," said Jed Lewison, Director of
e-Commerce Marketing, RealNetworks, Inc. "RealNetworks is pleased to
continue its relationship with QSound in distributing iQ on
www.realstore.com."
About iQ:
iQ is a compact 3D audio software package that automatically synthesizes a
remarkable 3D stereo image from mono audio and dramatically changes
current Web audio into a virtual surround sound environment.
This release contains
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Act of 1995 concerning, among other things, the anticipated
introduction of new products and future financial results, including
statements made by Mr. Gallagher. Investors are cautioned that such
forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties, which could
cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company, or
industry results to differ materially from those reflected in the
forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are
not limited to, risks associated with the Company's ability to carry out
its business strategy and marketing plans, availability of sufficient
resources for the Company to timely and cost effectively carry out the
Company's business plans and strategies, dependence on the performance of
third parties who have agreed to market the Company's technologies,
dependence on intellectual property, uncertainties relating to product
development and commercial introduction, rapid technological change and
competition, continued growth of the Internet, general economic and
business conditions and other risks which may be detailed from time to
time in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements are based on the current
expectations, projections and opinions of the Company's management, and
the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of
any revisions to such forward-looking statements which may be made, for
example to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to
reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. All product and brand
names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective
owners. Additional news releases may be obtained via the Internet at the
QSound press releases index or by calling the company directly at
403-291-2492. RealNetworks, RealJukebox and RealJukebox Plus are
trademarks or registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc.