ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 20 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- All Media Guide (AMG),
the premier technology and content database provider for exploring music,
movies, and games, announced that AMG LASSO was adopted as the global music
media recognition service for the new PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)) computer
entertainment system from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI), debuting
November 11 in Japan and today in North America.
"With AMG LASSO services on the PS3, users will be able to promptly and
conveniently manage and play their favorite music on the system," said Greg
Smith, AMG vice president of technology.
AMG LASSO automatically recognizes CDs inserted into PS3, as well as
important "tag" information such as the artist name, album name, song names,
credits, release dates, genres, moods, similar artists, and other information
critical for advanced media management.
AMG LASSO media recognition service is powered by AMG’s professional
standard global metadata. Created by respected music experts, the AMG
databases comprise rich content, including millions of albums, track
releases, performers, composers, genres, styles, tones, similar artists,
roots and influences, copyright information, and other information important
to building intuitive media management interfaces.
AMG worked closely with Rainbow Partners Inc., its exclusive Asian
licensor for consumer electronics companies, to provide and customize the
technology to PS3. Rainbow is based in Tokyo and Seoul.
"The depth and accuracy of LASSO’s content lets users do more with their
music in managing collections, making playlists, and finding specific tracks
and titles," said Andrew Stess, AMG vice president of consumer
electronics. "The choice of AMG LASSO acknowledges that our data is the most
comprehensive and our music management software the most reliable."
About AMG
All Media Guide, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is the leading authority
on music, movies and games. Since 1991, the company has provided
comprehensive content and technologies to support the physical and digital
distribution of entertainment media. With thousands of musicologists, film
historians, and game specialists contributing over the years, AMG has created
the industry’s cleanest, most in-depth database of information and original
editorial content. AMG content and technologies are licensed by leading
consumer electronics manufacturers, retailers, and Internet sites. Visit AMG
at http://www.allmusic.com , http://www.allmovie.com and
http://www.allgame.com .
"PLAYSTATION" is a registered trademark and "PS3" is a trademark of Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.
