Zimbabwean social media figure Shadaya Knight has stirred fresh controversy by commenting on the reported breakup of American artists Big Sean and Jhene Aiko after their decade-long relationship. In a post on X, he claimed some fans were criticizing Sean for not marrying Aiko, while also alleging she had cheated on her former husband, producer Dot Da Genius, with Sean during their marriage.
Shadaya Knight asserted that Aiko got a tattoo of Sean and kissed him on stage while still married, leading to the dissolution of her previous relationship. He warned that cheating behavior tends to repeat itself and advised against marrying someone with that history. Big Sean later responded in the comments, expressing frustration over the negative...
Siya Kolisi is set to earn his 100th cap for South Africa in Saturday’s match against France at the Stade de France, drawing tributes from teammates and fans alike. Fellow Springbok Eben Etzebeth honored the milestone with a heartfelt social media post, calling Kolisi a once-in-a-generation leader who inspires millions through resilience, humility, and unwavering determination.
Etzebeth described their bond as a brotherhood forged through years of shared challenges on and off the field, writing that he stands with Kolisi as he reaches this historic moment. Kolisi responded warmly, affirming their ongoing journey together. Supporters hailed the exchange as a testament to genuine friendship and leadership, underscoring Kolisi’s symbolic...
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has opened global reporting channels for individuals alleging abuse by PHD Ministries leader Walter Magaya, urging victims worldwide to come forward. In a formal statement issued in Harare, police confirmed they are receiving inquiries from multiple countries and have designated official contact numbers for reports of rape, assault, or fraud.
Direct lines include a cellphone number, a national complaints line, and a WhatsApp contact. Complainants in South Africa are advised to file statements at local police stations, have them notarized, and submit them through the Zimbabwean Embassy. Authorities warned against sharing investigators' private contacts and cautioned that obstructing the probe or threatening...
The Vienna Symphonic Library has launched Big Bang Orchestra 2.0, a comprehensive overhaul of its orchestral sampling series recorded on Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage. The collection is now organized into seven unified Packs: Tutti, Riffs, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, and Choirs, each equipped with the new Flow View for streamlined navigation. All samples use lossless compression, reducing file sizes without sacrificing fidelity.
Registered owners of earlier BBO products receive free or discounted upgrades, and all new Packs maintain full backward compatibility with existing projects. Designed for film, game, and orchestral composition, the series captures the live interplay of a full ensemble in one of the world’s most...
quietformat has released auraVox, a vocal chain processor co-developed with artist slchld. The plugin merges artistic intuition with technical precision to deliver polished, mix-ready vocals in any setting.
Its three core modules include a Musical EQ, an Input-Responsive Compressor, and the Magic Button, a smart engine that instantly applies tempo-synced combinations of delay, reverb, and tonal effects. Each click produces unique spatial and textural variations, streamlining creative decisions. Refined through actual recording sessions with slchld, auraVox ensures consistent vocal quality across both home and professional studios.
Available in VST3 and AU formats for macOS and Windows, auraVox offers a free trial with two 20-minute...
Tone2 Audio has introduced Hypersync, a new soundset for its Icarus3 synthesizer-workstation. Designed for a broad range of electronic music styles, it offers dynamic patches suited for EDM, Techno, Trance, Trap, Hip-hop, cinematic scoring, and more.
The collection includes 202 expressive patches, 41 arpeggiators, and 161 rhythmic gates, all built to leverage Icarus3's wavetable engine. Each patch responds to mod wheel input, enabling real-time tonal evolution, and maintains consistent volume through careful normalization. Hypersync sells for $39 and integrates directly into the Icarus interface.
Diginoiz has launched LAYER IT, a sampler plugin aimed at simplifying drum layering for producers and sound designers. The tool merges visual waveform displays with MIDI control, triggering multiple stacked samples from a single note while allowing individual timing offsets.
Each layer includes volume, pan, a dedicated equalizer, and multi-stage envelopes that shape gain, pitch, filter, and distortion over time. Completed stacks can be exported as one audio file or dragged straight into a DAW timeline, offering a compact multitrack environment for crafting distinctive percussive sounds.
Sequential has rolled out a free firmware update for the Take 5 synthesizer, introducing a Poly Chain function that links two units into a single 10-voice instrument with mirrored front-panel controls. Developed in response to user demand, the feature enables richer chords and more expansive arrangements.
The update also enhances the built-in arpeggiator with 10 new modes, including Spiral and Leapfrog, which use virtual playheads to generate complex melodic patterns. A new Whiplash timing mode maintains consistent arpeggio cycle lengths by dynamically spacing notes, adding rhythmic tension while preserving bar structure. Additionally, violet noise has been added, emphasizing high frequencies for shimmering pads or sharp percussive...
Oberheim has released a firmware update for the TEO-5 synthesizer, adding Poly Chain functionality to merge two units into a single 10-voice instrument with synchronized controls. The update also introduces ten new arpeggiator modes, including Spiral and Leapfrog patterns that create complex melodic sequences.
A Whiplash timing feature maintains consistent rhythmic cycle lengths regardless of note count, while violet noise generation emphasizes high frequencies for bright sonic textures. Tom Oberheim stated the enhancements align with making the instrument more accessible and inspiring. The firmware is available immediately via Oberheim's website.
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