Mackie Designs Sets Distribution Agreement With Soundscape

April 24, 2001 – Woodinville, WA – Mackie Designs Inc. (NASDAQ: MKIE) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Soundscape Digital Technologies Ltd., a U.K. company, under which Soundscape will continue to distribute products developed by Sydec n.v. of Belgium under the Soundscape brand name. Sydec, a leading developer of advanced digital audio technology products, was acquired by Mackie on April 3, 2001. Soundscape has distributed such Sydec-designed products as the award-winning 32-track R.Ed. Digital Audio Workstation and the recently introduced mixpanderTM PCI card for the past eight years, and is well known as one of the world's leading providers of professional digital audio recording equipment.

"This is a win-win agreement for both companies. As the new owner of Sydec, Mackie benefits from having the continued support of Soundscape's experienced team marketing the Soundscape line of products. And Soundscape benefits because it will continue to have the talented Sydec engineering group working hard to meet its requirements for advanced digital audio technology," said Jamie Engen, president and CEO of Mackie Designs.

Chris Wright, managing director of Soundscape, added, "This new agreement ensures that our loyal customers will continue to have access to the finest digital technology available today combined with unparalleled Soundscape customer service and support. We look forward to a continued close working relationship with Sydec and Mackie."

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About Mackie
Mackie Designs Inc. is known worldwide as a leading manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, affordable professional audio systems. Mackie products can be found in professional and project recording studios, video and broadcast suites, post production facilities, sound reinforcement applications including churches and nightclubs, retail locations and on major musical tours. Mackie Designs Inc. products are marketed by 54 distributors to more than 100 countries around the world.

"Mackie." is a registered trademark of Mackie Designs Inc. in the United States and other countries.

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