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October 2010


Welcome to the October 2010 Amarra Newsletter

In this issue we are pleased to announce upcoming releases and the events planned for the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest.

- Upcoming Amarra 2.1 Release
- Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2010
- Tech Tip: Using FLAC in Amarra
- Reference Recordings Special Offer Extended!
- Amarra Awards and Reviews

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– First Look :: Amarra Version 2.1

Amarra 2.1 improves on the analog-like sound of previous versions with new features and a new playback mode. Amarra 2.1 is scheduled for release in November.

Whats new in Amarra 2.1 ::

• RAM-based Cache Playback
• Expanded Full 4-band Sonic EQ With 14 Filter Types
• Additional Psychoacoustic Dither Options Included
• Drag & Drop Playlist Creation From iTunes and Finder
• Seamless Playlist Docking

Amarra 2.1 Screenshot
Amarra 2.1 in PlayLIst mode.




Whats new in Amarra MINI 2.1 ::

• RAM-cached for disk-free operation
• Amarra EQ for adjusting timbre
• Native support for FLAC, ALAC and
most compressed formats
• Seamless Playlist Docking


Amarra MINI 2.1 Screenshot
Amarra MINI 2.1

Amarra Products :: Features At A Glance
Amarra :: Features

• Ultimate in audiophile performance
• Supports up to 192 kHz sample rates
• Automatic sample rate adjustment
• Double-precision audio processing
• RAM-cached for disk-free operation
• Native FLAC playback & conversion
• Independent playlist window
• Drag & drop from finder (iTunes optional)
• Advanced multi-band Sonic EQ
• Optional NoNOISE II noise reduction
• 2 years free software upgrades Amarra MINI :: Features

• Designed for high resolution audio
• Supports up to 96 kHz sample rates
• Automatic sample rate adjustment
• Double-precision audio processing
• RAM-cached for disk-free operation
• Amarra EQ for adjusting timbre
• Native support for FLAC, ALAC and most compressed formats
• Easy upgrade path
• 2 years free software upgrades Amarra Junior :: Features

• Perfect for compressed music and CDs
• Supports 44.1 kHz sample rates
• Improves the sound of CDs, FLAC,
ALAC, mp3, AAC and most formats
• Plays CDs
• Uses iTunes to play protected files
• FLAC conversion to AIFF for iTunes
• Sonic Dither for Volume adjustment
• Easy upgrade path



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Rocky Mountain Audio Fest :: October 15-17th 2010

RMAF 2010

Amarra takes center stage in Room 403 at this years Rocky Mountain Audio Fest. There will be hourly demonstrations and listening sessions of Amarra using both high end and affordably priced computer music solutions.

• Demonstrations of the full range of Amarra computer music solutions
• Introduction of the new 2.1 release of Amarra & Amarra MINI
• Preview of Amarra Vinyl, our upcoming Vinyl capture & restoration application
• Introduction of Amarra Complete, a plug & play music solution for Mac OS

Events :: Daily Schedule and Specials

Friday October 15th
12:30, 2:30 PM
Amarra – The Computer Music Solution
Learn about...
• Solutions for high resolution music playback
• Using the Sonic EQ for handling room anomalies
• Which Amarra product is right for you
• The new features of Amarra 2.1

4:30 PM
Introduction to Amarra Vinyl :: Vinyl To Tracks
Presented by Oliver Masciarotte, Seneschal , Audio Restoration Expert
Learn about...
• Why recording is only the first step
• Using the Sonic EQ for handling audio anomalies
• NoNOISE noise reduction (winner of an Emmy® - technology achievement)
• Complete workflow for creating great sounding music tracks
• Techniques for making your recordings sound great

Saturday Oct 16th
9:30, 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM
Amarra – The Computer Music Solution
1:30 PM
Introduction to Amarra Vinyl

Sunday October 17th
9:30, 11:30 AM
Amarra – The Computer Music Solution

1:30 PM
Introduction to Amarra Vinyl

• Be sure to stop by for Daily Raffles for t-shirts, free software and other specials

You can also check out Amarra in these and many other exhibitor's rooms...

• Audio Unlimited :: Primrose Room
• Tweak Studios :: Rooms 446 and 9021
• Weiss Engineering :: Primrose Room
• SimpliFi Audio :: Rooms 410 and 413
• Ray Of Sound :: Room 1104
• Von Schweikert Audio :: Room 509
• and many more...


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Reference Recordings Special Offer Extended!
Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2010


Due to customer demand we are continuing our Reference Recordings Special Offer until 12/15/2010.

With a purchase of Amarra we will provide a $75 Gift Certificate (upon registration).

Purchase Amarra

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Tech Tip :: Using FLAC in Amarra


Amarra 2.1 provides three methods to play FLAC files.

1) Create a playlist in Amarra or MINI with FLAC files (and other files if you want)

2) Convert FLAC to AIFF using either:
• Convert FLAC to AIFF
• Convert FLAC Folder to AIFF
These commands lets you select a set of Files or a Folder and will convert FLAC files to AIFF and automatically add them to iTunes

3) Add FLAC to your iTunes library
• Using Fluke, a small utility for Mac OS that lets you play FLAC files within iTunes


For more information on using Amarra with FLAC files, see our FAQ page.

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– Amarra Awards And Reviews ::

Don't just take our word on how great Amarra sounds, see what top gear reviewers say about our exclusive Ultrafidelity sound:

Golden Ear 2010 RMAF 2010

Click on the pictures to read the reviews:

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