BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seven45 Studios, a sister company to leading musical products manufacturer First Act, today announced the availability of its new Soulo Digital Wireless Microphone and companion Soulo App for iPad. Soulo is a cutting-edge personal karaoke singing application, complete with innovative features and professional-quality voice enhancements, allowing users to sing, record and share their star-worthy performances.
Soulo has already won the praise of Maroon 5’s Adam Levine. “I am a karaoke fanatic,” said Levine. ”With Soulo, I can sing karaoke with my favorite songs, make videos and share them with my friends."
“Whether young or old, everyone loves singing and performing. Soulo provides a personal stage to fine-tune and show off those skills,” said Bernard Chiu, Chairman of the Board and CEO at Seven45 Studios and First Act. "Soulo brings vocal performance home so that anyone can be a star.”
The Soulo App provides iPad users with a personalized, sophisticated yet easy-to-use, home karaoke experience. Features include:
- Sleek interface including streaming on-screen lyrics.
- Voice effects including reverb, echo and tone.
- Music video creation using the camera on iPad 2.
- Shareable videos via Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
- iTunes integration: Access and sing along to existing iTunes library.
With the purchase of the Soulo Digital Wireless Microphone, users also receive:
- Ten music tracks from the Soulo library consisting of hundreds of songs with monthly updates.
- Real-time pitch enhancement to always stay in key.
- Video output TV connection to bring performances to the big screen.
- Digital wireless microphone with up to 20-foot range from iPad.
The Soulo App is available for free from the App Store on iPad or at www.itunes.com/appstore. Additional two-song packs are available for $.99 through In-App Purchase.
The Soulo Digital Wireless Microphone is available starting today from major retailers including Wal-Mart and Target for a MSRP of $99. A wired microphone is also available for a MSRP of $69.
About Seven45 Studios:
Seven45 Studios is an innovative developer of software applications, mobile games and interactive musical products. At Seven45, we create interactive products that integrate music with deeply immersive entertainment experiences.
About First Act:
Based in Boston, First Act is a lifestyle music brand celebrated for its consistent devotion to musicians at every level and ability. Its music products range from a full line of instruments including guitars and drums that are available in stores nationwide, and hand crafted custom guitars for professional players. First Act products are designed to inspire people and share musical experiences that spark a lifelong love of music.
About Maroon 5:
Capturing their first of three GRAMMY Awards as “Best New Artist” of 2005 and going on to sell more than 15 million albums worldwide, Maroon 5 won over fans and critics alike with their hybrid rock/R&B sound. The band recently released their third studio album Hands All Over, which was produced by studio legend Robert John "Mutt" Lange. Met by critical praise, with Rolling Stone stating it’s their “brightest sounding and poppiest album yet,” the album notched a #2 debut on the Billboard Top 200 Albums’ chart. Earlier this year, Maroon 5 received a GRAMMY Award nomination for"Misery," the debut single off Hands All Over, in the category of "Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals." The nod marks the group’s seventh GRAMMY nomination overall and 4th in that category. Most recently, Maroon 5 hit #1 on the iTunes Top Songs Chart with the release of their new song "Moves Like Jagger," featuring Christina Aguilera, which is currently blazing up the Hot AC and Top 40 charts. Maroon 5’s releases have gone gold and platinum in over 35 countries around the world, including Hands All Over, which was certified gold by the RIAA in December 2010. In addition, frontman Adam Levine joined the lineup of celebrity coaches on NBC’s hit series The Voice, eventually coaching team member Javier Colon to victory when America voted him the winner of the show. The Voice will return for the second season in 2012.
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