Expressive E has expanded its Osmose lineup with a 61-key model while relocating manufacturing operations to a dedicated facility in Poland. The larger keyboard maintains the original instrument's multidimensional control capabilities, allowing musicians to manipulate velocity, aftertouch, vibrato and other parameters through advanced sensing technology and lateral key movement.
The synth utilizes Haken Audio's EaganMatrix engine, combining physical modeling with FM and subtractive synthesis alongside integrated effects processing. Additional sounds arrive through partnerships with software developers, including U-He and KiloHearts, while proprietary instruments like Soliste and Noisy 2 complement the hardware. The manufacturer...
Spitfire Audio has released Spitfire Symphony Orchestra Discover as a free download, expanding its accessible library offerings following the success of BBCSO Discover, which has accumulated over one million downloads. The new collection features 44 instruments and 73 articulations recorded at Lyndhurst Hall within AIR Studios, providing composers and producers across multiple genres with authentic orchestral sounds derived from the complete Spitfire Symphony Orchestra package.
Co-founder Paul Thomson stated the release aims to deliver high-quality orchestral capabilities to a broad range of music creators, offering full dynamic range and vibrato control for genuine musical expression. The software operates through Native Instruments...
NCSoft revealed plans to release Aion 2 globally during the latter half of 2026, following its initial launch in South Korea and Taiwan for PC and mobile platforms. The MMORPG sequel takes place approximately 200 years following the original 2009 title and features a vast 1,200 square kilometer world with eight character classes, over 200 dungeons, and various player versus player combat modes including large-scale faction battles and smaller arena matches. The developer indicated the game would employ less aggressive monetization strategies than Throne and Liberty to attract a larger player base, and confirmed support for NVIDIA DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation through its Unreal Engine 5 foundation.
NCSoft also outlined its broader 2026...
Samsung's forthcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra will incorporate faster LPDDR5X memory operating at 10.7Gbps compared to the 8.5Gbps standard used in its predecessor, according to reports from tipster PhoneArt. The enhanced bandwidth promises multiple performance gains despite the handset skipping the newer LPDDR6 technology that Samsung may present at CES 2026.
The upgraded memory should reduce image capture times by 20 to 25 percent on the device's 200MP main sensor while improving communication with the neural processing unit for better low-light photography with enhanced noise reduction. Video recording at 8K and 4K resolutions will benefit from increased stability through improved data streaming capacity, while HDR and portrait photography...
Sony plans to release a 27-inch PlayStation Gaming Monitor in the United States and Japan, the company revealed at its State of Play Japan presentation. The QHD IPS display will feature a 2560 x 1440 resolution, HDR capabilities with automatic tone mapping for PS5 consoles, and variable refresh rates reaching 120 Hz on PlayStation systems and 240 Hz when connected to compatible computers.
The monitor includes multiple connectivity options through two HDMI 2.1 ports and one DisplayPort 1.4 input, along with USB Type-A and Type-C ports for peripheral connections. Additional features comprise a controller charging hook for DualSense devices, VESA mount compatibility, and integrated stereo speakers with a headphone jack. Sony suggests...
Ghana will more than double its road infrastructure spending in 2026, with Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson earmarking 30.8 billion cedis for the Big Push construction program compared to the current 13.8 billion cedi allocation. President John Dramani Mahama announced the expanded budget during a groundbreaking ceremony in Wa, emphasizing that the funds will advance both existing and new projects while strengthening northern transport routes and regional trade connections.
The president warned contractors that substandard work and inflated billing would no longer be tolerated, demanding timely completion within budget constraints. Mahama assured builders that payment delays would not occur under the new system, as inspected and...
The Naval Training Command at Nutekpor installed Commodore James Adongo Agambire as its tenth Flag Officer Commanding during ceremonies attended by Chief of Naval Staff Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Bessing, Chinese Defense Attache Colonel Dou Yan, South Tongu lawmaker Maxwell Kwame Lukutor, and traditional authorities from the Agave Traditional Area. Apostle Brigadier General Benjamin Kumi-Woode administered induction rites under a theme emphasizing humble leadership and collaborative excellence.
Agambire outlined plans to strengthen community partnerships while addressing infrastructure deficiencies, including damaged roadways and insufficient drainage, causing flooding that disrupts training operations. The facility has processed five...
Jasikan Municipal Chief Executive Parke-Davis Magyigbe announced plans to repair deteriorating roadways throughout the municipality under President John Dramani Mahama's Big Push infrastructure program. The government official acknowledged significant pavement damage and drainage deficiencies while confirming that feasibility assessments and Ghana Highway Authority evaluations have been completed for multiple routes, including Jasikan-Bodada-Baika-Lolobi, Jasikan-Worawora, Jasikan-Okagyakrom-Kwamekrom, and Jasikan-Atonkor-Akaa-Abotoase connections. Annual construction will reach ten kilometers within municipal boundaries.
The assembly is implementing temporary improvements using District Road Improvement Project equipment while...
The Ghana Federation of Disability Organizations conducted a training session on Tuesday at SG Mall in Kumasi to strengthen policymakers capabilities for incorporating accessibility considerations into education, employment, and healthcare frameworks. Programs Manager Doris Ndebugri emphasized that disabled individuals require direct participation in governance rather than token consultation, noting that the Affirmative Action Bill demonstrated how limited engagement created deficiencies requiring subsequent correction.
The European Union finances the three-year initiative through partnerships with the Mental Health Society of Ghana and Africa Disability Institute, targeting 16 organizations representing disabled citizens. Project...
