October 18, 2007 Woodstock, IL -- Other World Computing (OWC) http://www.macsales.com , a leading Macintosh® and PC technology company, announced today that it will be featuring Virtual Drumline 2.5, the latest version of the world’s most powerful marching and concert percussion software instrument, at the Wisconsin State Music Conference, hosted by the Wisconsin Music Educators Association, Oct. 24-27, Madison, Wis. Virtual Drumline 2.5, featuring the world champion percussion section of the Santa Clara Vanguard drum and bugle corps, is the perfect tool for composers, percussionists, studio musicians, and educators alike to discover and compose realistic and cutting edge Drumline scores. Features of Virtual Drumline 2.5 include: * Integration into Native Instruments’ powerful Kontakt Player 2 engine * Universal application for Mac-Intel speed and compatibility * Capacity for up to 64 channels in stand-alone mode * New instruments, including steel drum orchestra (lead pan, double seconds, triple guitar, 6-piece bass pan set), rhythm section (piano, guitar, bass guitar), waterphone, showband single tenors, swish knockers, typewriter, and many more. This year marks Other World Computing’s third appearance at the Wisconsin State Music Conference, the Midwest’s premiere exhibition show for music educators. The OWC sales team, comprised of Music Marketing Specialist Chris Haeffner and Music Products Specialist Roger Adler will be on hand to showcase the latest and best products to help music educators succeed in their day-to- day work. In addition, Adler will be assisting attendees at the event’s Hands-On Technology Lab. This popular WSMC attraction will feature many of the newest and most effective software programs for classroom use. Adler, along with other industry specialists, will help demonstrate these powerful music teaching tools in a relaxed and informal setting, allowing educators to explore at their own pace and on their own time. Virtual Drumline, along with in-demand music educator software programs Sibelius and Finale notation programs are available at www.macsales.com/music . For information on Virtual Drumline, see: http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Tapspace%20Publications/VDL631416/ For information on Sibelius 5 Educational Edition Music Writing Software, see: http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Sibelius/SCEE5/ For information on Finale 2008 Audio Creation Software, see: http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Make%20Music/MFHR08/ About Roger Adler Roger Adler, Music Product Specialist for OWC, is a four-time Emmy nominated composer, producer, and performer. Adler also performed at the Presidential Inaugural Ball in Washington D.C. as recently as 2005. He is widely recognized for his role as Music Director for the A&E television series “The Best of Comic Relief” starring Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, and Whoopi Goldberg. Adler owns and operates studioA, located in the Lakeside Legacy Arts Park in Crystal Lake, IL, and is available online as OWC’s music consultant, with free expert advice on studio work, education and music production, at: http://eshop.macsales.com/consult About Other World Computing (OWC) Other World Computing (OWC) has been providing quality hardware products and support to the computer industry since 1988. OWC operates the popular www.MacSales.com e-commerce portal, featuring one of the largest online catalogs of computer and iPod® enhancement products, and music recording hardware and software. OWC’s audio line includes keyboards and controllers, audio input and output, MIDI interface, microphones, software, speakers and accessories, including leading brands M-Audio, Marshall, Banshee, and JBL. About the Wisconsin State Music Conference Every year, more than 100 exhibitors from around the country come to Madison to meet Wisconsin music educators and present useful products, services and opportunities. For a current list of exhibitors, visit the online Attendee Resource Center at http://www.wmea.com/conference/2007ConferenceExhibitors.html Other World Computing Contact: Eileen Millard Other World Computing Public Relations (815) 333-5023 Eileen@macsales.com