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PSPaudioware enters the tilt EQ space with Tilt-Q
A fresh tilt EQ just landed that skips surgical tweaks and goes straight for broad tonal balance, aiming to tighten mixes and add polish without turning the session into a science project. Tilt-Q leans into broad mix moves PSPaudioware rolls out Tilt-Q as its spin on tilt-style EQ. Tilt-Q focuses on sweeping tonal shifts rather than narrow fixes. The plug-in aims to add shine, depth, and cohesion across tracks. Its layout pushes quick decisions instead of endless knob chasing. Core controls shape the tone curve High-pass and low-pass filters sit first in the chain. Each filter offers adjustable cutoff points and 6, 12, or 24 dB slopes. Center controls feature Tilt and Contour knobs with movable pivot points. Three response flavors...
Electro-Harmonix rolls out Bass Big Muff Pi 2 for bassists
A revived fuzz circuit just got rebuilt for low-end players, packing a heavier punch and extra control straight into a bass-focused stompbox. Bass Big Muff Pi 2 targets low-end players Electro-Harmonix spun this off after reviving the Dual Op-Amp Big Muff 2 with Josh Scott from JHS Pedals. Bass Big Muff Pi 2 reshapes that circuit specifically for bass guitar signals. Its voicing keeps the midrange snarl and long ring that the Muff line is known for. This version drops at 122 dollars and is already shipping. New controls beef up flexibility A Blend knob lets players mix a clean tone back under the fuzz. Bass Boost piles on extra low thump, even with brighter Tone settings. Players can crank highs without sacrificing weight...
UJAM drops Voxcraft, a vocal-design multi-effects plug-in
A single plug-in just turned vocal tweaking into a one-stop playground, ditching cleanup duty and leaning hard into wild sound sculpting without stacking a dozen effects. Voxcraft enters the vocal plug-in arena Voxcraft signals UJAM’s first swing at vocal-focused processing. UJAM built it for vibe chasing, not fixing messy takes. Their usual stripped-down layout keeps tweaking fast and painlessly. Users can cook up mix-ready vocals without piling on extra plug-ins. Voice shaping sits at the core Voxcraft opens with pitch nudging, formant tweaking, and voice stacking. Tuning tools let singers get tight without sounding robotic, if desired. Formant controls twist tone color before any extra sauce hits. Multiplication tricks can bulk...
Passaris to vie for Makadara MP seat in 2027
Makadara’s 2027 MP race just got a heavyweight entrant after Esther Passaris ditched her countywide seat and zeroed in on one constituency. Passaris targets Makadara in 2027 Esther Passaris confirmed her Makadara bid on Radio47. She said the shift moves her from county to constituency politics. The decision followed talks with party colleagues. Passaris argued she can drive development in Makadara. Westlands option and Aladwa factor Westlands was initially on her shortlist. George Aladwa signaled plans to chase the Nairobi governor's seat. After seeking clarity, she pivoted fully to Makadara. Aladwa had briefly considered a Vihiga move before reconsidering. Exit from the Nairobi Woman Rep role November 22, 2025, marked her public...
EACC arrests Garissa MCA, 2 ex-officials over Ksh 51M fraud
Over Ksh 51 million in county cash allegedly got siphoned through fake paperwork, and the EACC just hauled in a sitting MCA and two ex-officials over the mess. Arrests over the Garissa county payout The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested three suspects. Abdi Ibrahim Daar serves as MCA for Balambala Ward. Mohamud Dubow Korane once handled accounting services in Garissa. Yussuf Bethe Ali previously worked as a Senior Principal Economist. Alleged scheme using the IFMIS system Charge sheets dated February 23, 2026, outline conspiracy claims. Investigators say payments ran between April and June 2022. Funds allegedly moved through the Integrated Financial Management Information System. Qorjarey Enterprise and General Supplies...
DCI links Vihiga mob killing to rally organizers
Mob fury turned a political gathering deadly in Mbale town, leaving a boda boda rider beaten to death and investigators scrambling over who armed whom. Mob killing in Mbale town Directorate of Criminal Investigations identified George Olando Otobe as the victim. Otobe, known as Omundu, came from Kisumu County. Detectives say a crowd attacked him after a violent dispute. Postmortem showed multiple severe head injuries caused his death. Stabbing sparks deadly retaliation Preliminary findings claim Otobe stabbed Hussein Hassan in the head. That alleged knife attack set off instant crowd rage. Officers recovered a blade believed to have been used in the confrontation. The body was taken to Vihiga County Referral Hospital mortuary...
Kasarani MP Karauri enters 2027 Nairobi governor race
Nairobi’s 2027 governor race just got real after Ronald Karauri threw his hat in, blasting current leadership and promising to fix the capital’s everyday headaches. Karauri joins the 2027 Nairobi race Ronald Karauri confirmed his bid on February 22, 2026. The announcement came during a Kasarani bursary event for Grade 10 students. Karauri blamed Nairobi’s problems on weak leadership. He told supporters he is ready to chase the governor's seat. Promises on basic city services Karauri insisted residents will stop crying over small issues. He argued that city management is not complicated. Garbage collection, county roads, and water topped his fix list. Budget strength, he said, means services should not stall. Water struggles in...
Murkomen clears police in Kakamega tear gas incident
Political heat spiked after tear gas hit Edwin Sifuna’s Kakamega rally, and Kipchumba Murkomen went straight into defense mode, insisting police had zero to do with the smoke show. Police denial over Kakamega chaos Kipchumba Murkomen flatly rejected police involvement in the gas incident. He framed the claims as a smear against the National Police Service. The Inspector General’s office is hunting whoever tossed the canister. Murkomen promised the culprit will get tracked down and arrested. Warning to politicians over rally tactics During a Kipkelion church service, Murkomen blasted rally theatrics. He accused some leaders of staging drama to rile up crowds. The government plans to deploy officers for tighter security. The interior...
The EntreprenHER program trains 1,485 Namibian women
Cash flow and hustle skills just leveled up for hundreds of Namibian women, with a UN-backed program pushing thousands of small businesses closer to legit market play. EntreprenHER impact in Namibia The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare trained 1 485 women. Since 2017, UN Women has bankrolled the rollout. Phase three is active, with plans pushing beyond it. Emma Kantema says the push builds real business muscle. Regional reach and partner backing Across Namibia, South Africa, and Botswana, 2 400 ventures got help. De Beers Group has backed the effort for nine years. Officials are hunting fresh allies for phase four. Anna Mutavati visited during the latest update. Bipa partnership and business stats Business and...
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