Press Release from Contour Design
Windham NH -- April 14, 2009 -- Contour Design, a market leader in audio/video editing devices, has released new ShuttlePRO and ShuttleXpress drivers with optimized settings for Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium, Apple Final Cut Studio 2, and Avid Liquid 7. The driver includes new settings for the following video editing, audio editing, and graphics applications:
-- Adobe After Effects CS3 & CS4-- Adobe Encore CS3 & CS4-- Adobe Flash CS3 & CS4-- Adobe Illustrator CS3 & CS4-- Adobe Photoshop CS3 & CS4-- Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 & CS4-- Adobe Soundbooth CS3 & CS4-- Apple Color-- Apple DVD Studio Pro 4-- Apple Final Cut Pro 6-- Apple Motion 3-- Apple Soundtrack Pro 2-- Avid Liquid 7
Essential Tools for Video and Audio Editing"ShuttlePRO and ShuttleXpress are essential tools for video and audio editing," said Mike Jackle, director of product development, Contour Design. "We constantly optimize our settings for new software and hardware releases to ensure total compatibility."
ShuttlePRO V.2 is designed for ergonomic integrity and maximum productivity, allowing one-handed access to 15 fully-programmable buttons, a jog knob, and a spring loaded shuttle wheel. At the head of the ShuttlePRO are nine programmable buttons complete with crystal clear removable keycaps for intuitive labeling and ease of reference. The inner ring or 'jog knob' at the center of the ShuttlePRO rotates a full 360 degrees to provide precise frame-by-frame control while the outer black ring or rubberized 'shuttle wheel' facilitates fast forward and rewind. In addition, the jog and shuttle can be configured for many other purposes including scrolling, volume control, and sequencing.
Modeled after the award-winning ShuttlePRO, the ShuttleXpress offers a professional multimedia controller at an attractive price. Packed with five oversized buttons, a jog knob, and a shuttle wheel, the ShuttleXpress is a full multimedia control surface in a compact design. Use it alone or simultaneously with a ShuttlePRO for enhanced cooperative control.
AvailabilityThe new driver is immediately available for download at www.contourdesign.com and can be found in the downloads section of the website. Contour Design continues to update their driver to ensure compatibility with all of the most current hardware and software.
ShuttlePRO V.2 and ShuttleXpress are available from Contour Design's worldwide reseller channel for MSRPs of $109.95 USD and $59.95 USD, respectively.
About Contour DesignContour Design Inc., based in Windham, New Hampshire, is a manufacturer of innovative add-on products for Windows, Macintosh and UNIX workstations, specializing in the iPod/iPhone accessories, audio/video input devices, and ergonomic markets. For more information about Contour Design products and solutions, please visit our website at www.contourdesign.com
