Waves MaxxAudio Delivers Next Generation Tools for PC Manufacturers

TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at the 2009 Computex Show, Waves
Audio announced the debut of its new MaxxAudio 3 and MaxxAudio LE for PC
manufacturers. The third version of MaxxAudio introduces new features which
will deliver a vastly improved audio experience to the end user. With the
increasing demand for high quality audio in the PC market, more industry
leaders recognize Waves Audio as the preferred choice for sound enhancement.
Waves MaxxAudio is unique in that it brings personal computers the same
state-of-the-art audio processing solutions used by audio professionals in the
recording studio.

MaxxAudio 3 next generation processors feature new and improved bass
management for small speakers, patented center detection and dialog
enhancements, new loudness control, and powerful new EQ tools. "Since
introducing the first MaxxAudio in 2007, we have been working closely with
leading PC manufacturers to develop the next generation of tools. MaxxAudio 3
is the result of this ongoing cooperation," says Mr. Tomer Elbaz,
Semiconductor and Licensing Division General Manager.

First evaluation versions of MaxxAudio 3 will be shipping in July 2009.
MaxxAudio processors support Windows, Linux, and Android operating systems.

MaxxAudio LE is designed to accommodate the emerging market for small,
portable and low powered devices. "We see more and more devices on the market
that use ATOM- and ARM- based processors. MaxxAudio LE was created to provide
these platforms with low-CPU- consumption audio enhancement, without
compromising sound processing quality. This breakthrough will establish a new
standard in sound treatment for small devices," said David Davidov, Waves
Semiconductor and Licensing Division Product Manager.

MaxxAudio LE also features very flexible controls, including an easy,
intuitive user interface that accommodates a wide range of screen sizes. The
first MaxxAudio LE evaluation versions will be shipping in July 2009, and
support Windows, Linux and Android operating systems.

About MaxxAudio

MaxxAudio is a suite of audio processors that brings professional sound to
consumer electronics. It substantially improves the sound of small
loudspeakers and delivers comprehensive sound enhancement to a wide range of
products. MaxxAudio allows manufacturers to market their product as having
"Enhanced Audio Capabilities" with no increased hardware costs.

About Waves
Waves is the world's leading developer and provider of audio signal processing
tools, with award-winning software and hardware for the professional and
consumer electronics audio markets. Waves has more than fifteen years of
expertise in the development of psycho-acoustic signal processing algorithms
which leverage knowledge of the human perception of hearing to radically
improve perceived sound quality.

Waves processors are used to improve sound quality in the creation of the hit
records, major motion pictures and popular video games the world over. Waves
professional hardware products are used to improve live sound quality in
venues ranging from Lincoln Center to Cirque du Soleil to television's
American Idol.

Waves consumer IC and software licensing solutions cover a wide range of audio
processing tools available for license.

Waves IP and Hardware is adopted by leading companies in the consumer
electronics market, including Toshiba, Sony, Lenovo, Sanyo, NEC, JVC,
Microsoft, Delphi, Clarion and Altec Lansing.

Contact Information:

Waves North America Office
Waves, Inc., 2800 Merchant Drive, Knoxville, TN 37912;
Tel: 865-909-9200, Fax: 865-909-9245, Email: info@waves.com, Web:
www.waves.com.

Waves Corporate Headquarters Israel
Waves Audio Ltd., Azrieli Center 3, The Triangle Tower, 32nd Floor
Tel-Aviv 67023, Israel, Phone: +972-3-608-4000 , Fax: +972-3-608-4056,
www.waves.com.

All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective
owners.

Contact: Daniel Weizmann
Email: danielw@waves.com
Tel: 1-865-909-9263

SOURCE Waves Audio

Daniel Weizmann of Waves Audio, +1-865-909-9263, danielw@waves.com