Harnessing the power of GEAR recording technology for DVD and CD mastering, GEAR Software, Inc. today announced the release of GEAR PRO Mastering Edition 6.04 for DVD/CD and Tape. Designed for technical and media professionals, GEAR's Mastering Edition creates cross-platform ISO/UDF-compliant video, audio and software title projects. For CD and DVD mastering projects ranging from prototyping, pre-master testing, one-off production and multimedia data archiving, GEAR PRO Mastering Edition is a complete solution. GEAR is a powerful tool for "in house" CD and DVD projects or for multimedia projects that are sent to replication facilities via DVD/CD disc, tape or over the Internet.

"GEAR PRO Mastering Edition 6.04 was specifically designed with the needs of the professional mastering market in mind," said Sam Plummer, Senior Vice President for GEAR Software. It is a reliable and powerful tool for building CD and DVD projects of all types. We've worked very closely with industry professionals to deliver a software solution that the replication industry can use and also one that they can recommend for their customers."