UJAM has expanded its Usynth instrument line with three new virtual synthesizers named Vortex, Webcore, and Dust. The company states that each title is tailored for a specific segment of modern electronic music, offering sounds ranging from high-energy trance and chaotic hyperpop to lo-fi atmospheric textures.
Built on the Usynth engine, each instrument includes 100 global presets and 100 synth patches. They feature macro controls for detailed sound manipulation. Usynth Vortex focuses on powerful, sharp sounds reminiscent of the late 1990s. Usynth Webcore provides aggressive and digitally unpredictable tones, while Usynth Dust specializes in degraded, vintage-inspired sounds.
The new synthesizers are available now at an introductory...
The band KISS performed an acoustic concert in Las Vegas as part of a three-day event, marking their first unmasked and makeup-free live shows since concluding their final tour two years prior. The Friday performance included tributes to their former guitarist Ace Frehley, who recently passed away, and featured the songs "Hard Luck Woman" and "Hide Your Heart," which had not been played since 2019.
An online commentator expressed disappointment with the acoustic set, describing it as repetitive and similar to the group's past unplugged performances. The event, called KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas, also includes an electric concert and various panels. While the highest-priced ticket tier, which included hotel accommodations, sold...
Testimony at the Madlanga Commission revealed that suspended EMPD acting chief Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi allegedly fabricated a memorandum of understanding to grant purported crime figure Vusimuzi Matlala special policing privileges. According to former Ekurhuleni human resources head Xolani Nciza, this fraudulent document was presented as legitimate to municipal officials, enabling Matlala's companies, CAT VIP and Medicare 24, to operate with the authority of the metro police. Nciza described the scheme as grossly dishonest.
The inquiry also heard that private vehicles linked to Matlala were improperly registered under the municipality and fitted with unauthorized emergency blue lights, allowing them to impersonate police cars. Nciza...
Floyd Shivambu, leader of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement, has asserted that his new political organization achieved in four months a level of development that took the Economic Freedom Fighters, a party he helped found, eight or nine years to reach. He made these comments during a media briefing held in Midrand, positioning his movement as the true liberation force for black South Africans and labeling his former parties, the EFF and uMkhonto weSizwe, as failures.
Shivambu reported that the Afrika Mayibuye Movement is present across South Africa with established leadership structures in nearly all regions, facing difficulty only in selecting leaders from a deep pool of talented members. He stated that the group draws its membership from...
Cell C Business and Huawei Cloud have strengthened their partnership to advance digital transformation across South Africa. This collaboration will leverage Cell C's local market presence and Huawei's cloud infrastructure to develop tailored solutions for sectors including healthcare and education. The initiative aims to support national goals for digital inclusion and broadband expansion.
A primary focus involves deploying cloud-based platforms for telemedicine and digital learning tools. These services are designed to improve accessibility in underserved regions and enhance operational efficiency for public and private organizations. The partnership emphasizes data security and compliance with local regulations by hosting information...
Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, has called for criminal charges against the advocacy groups Solidarity and AfriForum. He accused them of undermining national sovereignty by lobbying foreign governments, particularly the United States, to influence international perceptions of South Africa. Malema stated that these organizations promote narratives about land expropriation and minority rights that compromise the country's interests and hinder transformative policies.
The groups have actively campaigned internationally on issues such as land reform and farm attacks, which they frame as threats to minority communities. Their efforts have previously attracted commentary from foreign political figures, leading to...
South African prosecutors have expressed strong confidence in their case against musician Lehlogonolo Shebeshxt Chauke, following his arrest for a violent road rage incident. The National Prosecuting Authority stated it intends to pursue a lengthy prison sentence for charges including attempted murder and illegal firearm possession. Authorities allege the artist shot another motorist after an exchange on a Polokwane street, leaving the victim hospitalized with critical injuries.
The prosecution is seeking to classify the case as a Schedule Six offense, which would make securing bail considerably more difficult. Investigators have seized vehicles from the musician's residence for forensic analysis as they work to consolidate additional...
The South African men's cricket team begins the second phase of its World Test Championship title defense with a challenging two-match series in India. The first Test in Kolkata presents a significant hurdle for the Proteas, who have historically struggled on Indian pitches that heavily favor spin bowling. Captain Temba Bavuma acknowledged the difficult conditions but framed the tour as an opportunity for his team to demonstrate their adaptability and skill.
Bavuma indicated that team selection would consider the subcontinental environment, potentially including an additional spinner in the lineup while relying on their top six batsmen to counter India's potent bowling attack. The series represents a critical early test in the new...
A South African parliamentary inquiry into alleged criminal influence within the justice system was thrown into disarray after the testimony of Cedrick Nkabinde, chief of staff to the suspended Police Minister, was halted due to major contradictions. Lawmakers accused Nkabinde of providing inconsistent evidence regarding his interactions with businessman Brown Mogotsi and his facilitation of meetings with the minister. He admitted to approximating dates because his official devices had been confiscated, a justification the committee chairperson dismissed as unacceptable.
The Economic Freedom Fighters party responded by filing a perjury case against Nkabinde at the Cape Town Central Police Station, alleging a deliberate attempt to...
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