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SoundTech Professional Audio, a division of US Music Corporation, has released LightSnake, an ‘intelligent’ instrument-to-PC cable with embedded analogue to digital converter and signal booster.

The LightSnake USB’s unique design enables anyone to plug their guitar, bass, keyboard or other electronic instrument directly into a PC eliminating the hassle, clutter and learning curve associated with high-quality digital recording.

The LightSnake USB intelligent instrument cable previewed at the National Association of Music Merchants 2006 (NAMM) show and won ‘Best in Show’ honours from an independent panel of industry experts for its ability to provide a streamlined, cost effective solution for analogue to digital recording.

‘The LightSnake USB was designed to enable anyone to enjoy digital recording,’ said Larry English, senior vice president of business development at US Music Corp. ‘Using the LightSnake, setting up and recording high-quality digital music is as simple as plugging a guitar into an amplifier.’

Modern Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software such as Apple’s GarageBand and Sony’s Acid Music Studio harnesses the power of PCs allowing musicians to record, layer and mix their own musical creations.

The LightSnake USB provides the easiest method for musicians to connect their instrument to their computer for recording by simply plugging the ¼-inch tip of the LightSnake in to the instrument and the USB end to a PC.

SoundTech’s LightSnake USB intelligent instrument cable features digital quality sound input without the need for a sound card, embedded A/D chip technology with audio signal boost eliminates the need for additional signal conversion devices, patented ‘Live when Lit’ technology cable ends light up indicating when sound is being transmitted, and 10-foot heavy-duty shielded cable.

The cable is compatible with Windows 98SE or later and Mac OS 9 or later without additional driver. Driver software is included for older non-plug-and-play compliant computers.

The patented LightSnake USB intelligent instrument cable is available through Target, Music123.com, Fullcompass.com, Musiciansfriend.com, Sweetwater.com, PCmall.com and other major music retail outlets. It will begin shipping in May with a suggested retail price of $69.99 (£39.98).

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