Titan Designs

TITAN DESIGNS & BLACK SCORPION SOFTWARE - PRESS RELEASE
Dated: 24th July 1997

** C-LAB MK.X, MUSIC HARDWARE & SOFTWARE, HADES!, CD-RECORDERS and more! **

Phew! A whole gaggle of new products this month! We've been so busy that some pages on our Web site are now out of date, and several products may have much lower prices. We also have many new products which don't even feature on the Web site but hope to remedy the situation RSN - give us a call for the latest news & prices!

While on the subject of our Web site, we've received much praise in the past (including a recent screenshot in Computer Shopper - thanx 'Maurice'!), but are considering using frames to make navigation even simpler. OK, so it's not to everyones taste, but it sure makes things look prettier :-) Let us know if you have any real objections to the use of frames, but CAB v2 does support this feature, and you'd be well advised to use this version anyhow.

Titan Designs are pleased to announce the introduction of a complete range of music based software and hardware products, including the Falcon C-Lab MK.X computer range.

In addition we are gearing up to take on the fabulous HADES COMPUTER from Medusa Computer Systems with a *REALLY* low price, but with a very high specification - see below.

* (we mean REEEEALLY low!)

CD-Recorders now expands our armoury of peripherals, and we can offer the latest Philips & Yamaha models, along with supporting CD-Recording software. In addition the very latest Nomai CD-REWRITABLE technology is here!

These new products expand our commitment to the Atari computer and perfectly complement those products already available to us.

In addition we are taking on new ST products, such as the LINK 97 ST ACSI to SCSI adaptor. Great new interface that supports all the latest SCSI standards and at a rock-bottom price.

PRICES, CARRIAGE & STUFF

All prices quoted in this press release are in UK pounds sterling and are denoted by the 'pound' (ú) sign. Prices include VAT @ 17.5%, which applies to the UK and any other EC countries. When ordering from outside the EC please deduct 17.5%, i.e. ú49.95 becomes ú42.51, ú79.95 becomes ú68.04, etc., from all the prices.

Carriage is extra, so please call first for further advice. Please make all cheques payable to TITAN DESIGNS LTD.

Titan Designs/Black Scorpion Software
6 Witherford Way, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 4AX. U.K.
Tel: +44 (0)121-693 6669
Fax: +44 (0)121-414 1630
e-mail: 100345.2350@compuserve.com

Browse our Web site for full details on any product;

http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/TITANWEB/

MUSIC BASED PRODUCTS NEW PRODUCTS

Now available from Titan Designs - a full range of music based products, including the powerful Cubase Audio 16 and the C-Lab computers. Our low prices show our commitment to the Falcon, and we believe they beat any currently advertised prices!

SOFTWARE

Cubase Audio 16 (v2.06) - ú399.00
The industry standard Falcon MIDI sequencer, with 8/16 track HD recording, Notation, etc.

Audio Tracker - ú149.00
8-track HD recording

* CD Recorder Pro - ú199.00
Recorder/Writer software for CD Audio and CD-ROM

* CD Recorder Audio - ú99.00
Recorder/Writer software for CD Audio

* Please see below for CD-Recorder hardware

HARDWARE

SPDIF - ú179.00
Dedicated Digital Interface for the Falcon

Internal SPDIF - ú159.00
Specifically for C-Lab MK.X cases

Analog 8 - ú299.00
8-track analog output expander

SMP II - ú399.00
SMPTE-MIDI processor

MM1 - ú199.00
8-track MIDI Out Expander

Combiner - ú59.95
4-track key expander

C-LAB MK.X COMPUTERS NEW PRICES

Falcon MK.X - ú599.00
4MB RAM, no HDD, includes TT keyboard

Falcon MK.X - ú699.00
14MB RAM, no HDD, includes TT keyboard

MK.X Case Upgrade - ú199.00
Includes TT keyboard

Internal SCSI Bus kit - ú49.95
Suitable for 2.5" and 3.5" drives.

50-way mini-D terminator - ú14.95
Needed for Internal SCSI kit, unless other external devices are added. This plugs into the Falcon SCSI port to properly terminate the chain.

Ask about our range of internal IDE 2.5" & 3.5", and SCSI 3.5" drives - all of which can be internally mounted to MK.X cased machines.

Prices above do not include the Nemesis system accelerator - please call for more details about this, and many other support products.

NOTE: Nemesis is now supplied with a 50MHz clock!

HADES 040/060 NEW PRODUCT from ú1299.00!!!

We are now able to supply the fantastic Hades computer, which is based upon the Motorola 68040 & 68060 processors, at unbelievable prices!

The Hades is designed for wide ranging compatibility with the Atari TT, making it suitable for most Atari 68K applications. A performance in excess of 15 times that of an Atari TT, makes it an absolute MUST for Power Users.

Due to lack of time we are not able to provide a full pricing structure but expect the specification of the complete base model to include;

- 32/64MHz 68040 processor
- 2.1GB Enhanced-IDE hard disk drive
- 16MB RAM (60ns EDO) - upgradable to 1GB!!!
- ET6000 graphic card with 2MB Video RAM
- 1.44MB floppy disk drive
- SCSI cabling, Internal/External ports
- Tower case, complete with PC keyboard and mouse.

and a retail price of ** ú1299.00, including VAT! ** While we believe this is the minimum specification anyone would want, items such as memory (4MB to 1GB!) & hard disk (up to 5.1GB) can be specified to suit your requirements.

As standard the Hades comes complete with 4 x PCI slots, 2 x ISA slots, 1 x VME slot, 8 x SIMM sockets (1GB max.) and TOS 3.06M.

OPTIONS:

68060-60MHz CPU - add ú349.00 (highly recommended!)
2.5GB E-IDE hdd - add ú20.00
3.5GB E-IDE hdd - add ú48.00
4.0GB E-IDE hdd - add ú99.00
5.1GB E-IDE hdd - add ú179.00

Extra 16MB RAM - add ú79.00 each
ATI Mach 64 (2MB) graphic card - add ú69.00

Please note that although extremely powerful, the Hades is based on the Atari TT, NOT the Falcon, and certain Falcon specific software such as APEX Media and Cubase Audio are not compatible. If you wish to retain the use of such programs, it would be better to consider upgrading your Falcon with the Afterburner040 accelerator.

CD-RECORDERS & RE-WRITABLES! NEW PRODUCTS

Note: All Philips models detailed below are fully compatible with CD-Recorder (Audio & Pro) software for the Atari.

Philips 2x6 Internal - ú349.00
SCSI 2x write, 6x read with 2 free CDs & PC software

Philips 2x6 Internal Kit - ú389.00
SCSI As above but with PC SCSI controller card

Philips 2x6 External - ú429.00
SCSI housed in external case

Sony 2x6 Internal - ú319.00
SCSI with PC software and 5 free CDs!

Yamaha CRD400 4x6 Internal - ú529.00
SCSI with PC software and 2 free CDs
* add ú59.95 for external cased model

Sony 2x8 Internal - ú299.00
IDE - for PC only.

Nomai 2x2x6 RE-WRITABLE!!!
Ricoh SCSI mechanism. 2x write, 2x re-write, 6x read CD drives - the capability to re-write data back onto CDs! Please note that Atari software is not suitable for these models present.

- Internal bare drive - ú499.00
- Internal drive kit - ú549.00
- External drive kit - ú599.00
** NOTE!: We omitted the VAT off the Nomai prices quoted in the forthcoming Atari Computing magazine, but we've trimmed the inclusive VAT prices anyway!

All Nomai re-writable drives come complete with *5 free recordable CDs* and *2 re-writable CDs* with PC software. The kits also include an Advansys SCSI controller card with cabling for PC.

CR-RECORDER MEDIA Branded CD-R (Ricoh/Dysan/Nomai) - ú2.99 each
CD-Rewritable media - ú24.95 each

LINK 97 NEW ACSI to SCSI ADAPTOR for ST's

A great new ACSI to SCSI adaptor for the ST/STE/TT range of Atari computers, and offered at the extremely low price of only ú49.95, including VAT!

Link 97 offers incredible compatibility for hard drives, tape streamers, CD-ROM, etc., including many of the latest SCSI devices.

NEMESIS - NOW WITH 50MHz CLOCK

The next batch of Nemesis boards will include a 50MHz clock oscillator, which raises the highest speed by 4%. The 40MHz oscillator is still included as a standard fitment.

Due to excessive demand for Nemesis, we are unable to ship orders for the present, but are expecting new stock towards the end of July. Apologies to all concerned who are waiting, but thanks for your patience.

MEMORY BOARDS

Sorry to all those people who are waiting for 14MB memory upgrades.

Unfortunately the company who used to supply these (Marpet) have gone bust. However, we expect to buy in quantities of a new type quite shortly if everything works out. There might be a price rise, but we will honour all back orders received at the current price of ú119.95.

MONITORS NEW PRICES

Fantastic reductions in monitor prices!

14" SVGA - from ú139.00
15" SVGA - from ú199.00
17" SVGA - from ú369.00
These are all good quality models featuring 0.28mm dot pitch. For the professional we can offer quality branded models from CTX, Panasonic, Hitachi, Iiyama, etc.

SYQUEST EZ-FLYER, 230MB NEW PRICES

SyQuest have just announced a new low price for the EZ-Flyer, 230MB removable cartridge system.

EZ-Flyer - ú199.00
230MB cartridges - ú19.95

In addition, we have also reduced the price of EZ-135 cartridges down to only ú16.50 each.

GENEVA MULTITASKING O/S

The powerful Geneva multitasking OS now has a version 006 patch. Many changes have been incorporated. Price for Geneva is unchanged at ú59.95, and we still offer the bundle of Geneva + NeoDesk 4 for only ú79.95.

The GNVA006A.ZIP file can be downloaded directly from Gribnif's Website by accessing Titan's 'Gribnif' page. A file is included detailing the updates.

The Geneva GNVADEM6.ZIP is also available, being a fully functional demo version, including all the modifications and changes.

IBM 720MB 2.5" IDE DRIVES

We now only have a few of these amazing units remaining and cannot guarantee future supplies. Incredibly fast and quiet - as used by Black Scorpion!

Now priced at only ú149.95 each, plus ú5 carriage.

NEW & SECOND HAND EQUIPMENT

Over the years we have accumulated a lot of equipment, some of it still brand new, that we now really need a good home for, i.e. we need the damn space!

The following items are offered on a first-come-first-served basis, but no reasonable offer refused...

GRAFFITI GENLOCKS - ú49.95 each

Originally sold for ú179.95 each, we have about eight of these left, all brand new. The only snag is that the video leads need wiring up - a very simple job, and we supply the parts for either STE or Falcon, complete with the manual and wiring instructions.

Graffiti has full control over Colour, Brightness and Pan, with switching between transparancy and opaque, making it perfect for home use and video titling. Fully compatible with APEX Media/Intro on the Falcon and works with Video Supreme (STE), which can be obtained from Goodmans Intl.

486DX2-66MHz PC COMPUTER - ú199.00

Fully complete working unit in Mini-Tower case with 345MB hard disk drive, 8MB memory, Windows 3.1 installed, along with other software. Keyboard, and mouse supplied, but not a monitor - see below.

14" SVGA COLUR MONITOR - ú79.95

Excellent condition, 0.28mm dot pitch giving an extremely sharp, clear display.

AOC 14" FST Mono Monitor - ú30.00

As new - only used for brief testing. Perfect for monochrome use on a TT or Falcon.

All prices for the above second-hand equipment includes VAT but not carriage.

TITAN PC's - POWERFUL, INEXPENSIVE & RELIABLE

Titan Designs can now offer high quality PC's with an extremely high specification.

TITAN PC's are built to demanding standards, with only the very best components to ensure high performance and lasting reliability. Any of our systems can also be tailored to your own requirements to suit the pocket or the need.

As an example, the following machine is priced at only ú1199.00 plus VAT (ú1408.83 incl. VAT);

AMD K6-PR200 processor - 200MHz - faster than Intel P200 MMX!
Abit VX motherboard, 512K cache, Jumperless, with DIMM socket
32MB EDO RAM
Diamond Mini-tower
Massive 3.5GB hard disk drive!
Super-fast 18-speed CD-ROM!!
Creative Labs AWE 64 Value sound card
160 watt speakers
Matrox Mystique graphic card 2MB SGRAM, 170MHz RAMDAC
--- add ú50 for Mystique with 220MHz RAMDAC
--- add ú75 for Millenium
--- add ú100 for Millenium II
Panasonic 15" SVGA monitor, 0.27mm dot pitch, FST, 85Hz refresh
Windows 95 pre-loaded, MS Mouse, and 105-keyboard.
FREE Action CD

Alternatively the following specification for only ú765.00 plus VAT (ú898.88 incl. VAT);

IBM Cyrix 6x86 P200+ - 200MHz - faster than Intel Pentium P200!
Pentium VX motherboard (MMX ready), 512K cache + DIMM socket
16MB EDO RAM
Diamond Mini-tower
2.1GB hard disk drive
8-speed CD-ROM
Yamaha PnP 16-bit 3D sound card
50 watt speakers
Matrox Mystique graphic card 2MB SGRAM, 170MHz RAMDAC
Daytek 15" SVGA monitor, 0.28mm dot pitch
Window 95 pre-loaded, Mouse, and 105-keyboard.
FREE Action CD

NOTE: A Matrox Mystique card is normally specified - these have an absolutely stunning specification and are priced extremely keenly. We can supply most other graphic cards, but why bother with such a performance advantage?

REMEMBER: Either of these can be completely tailored to your needs - parts can be taken off, added to, or changed for higher (or lower) specified components. You tell us what you want!

In addition there are oodles of peripherals & software that can be supplied...

PC Hardware

33.6K Internal Modems from ú59.00
Network cards from ú19.95
120MB floppy (compatible with 1.44MB too!) - ú109.00
Pen Mouse - ú39.95
Seagate 3.2GB Tape Streamers from ú179.00
800MB Tape Streamers from ú99.00
Mustek A4 Colour Flatbed scanner - ú129.00
Adaptec 2940 PCI SCSI-2 card - ú189.00
GrabIt video digitizer (parallel interface) - ú149.00
PC Software

Microsoft NT Workstation 4.0 - ú169.00
Lotus Smartsuite - ú39.95
Kai's Power Goo - ú49.95
KPT Bryce 2 (renderer) - ú199.00

... Oh, the list is endless! Just let us know what you want, and we'll be happy to quote.