Erica Synths has opened pre-orders for the Hexdrums, a drum machine combining the company's techno sound with Hexinverter's Mutant-series drum module design, with deliveries starting on Dec. 11. The analog device features Mutant-derived voices such as the BD9, Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Clap, Rimshot, and HiHats, supplemented by Erica Synths' crash and ride cymbals. Each voice receives an individual output, and the master section contains Compressor and Master Drive functions from Hexinverter's Mutant Glue.
The sequencer supports up to 64-step patterns with accents, micro-timing, ratchets, rolls, and per-step probability. Storage capacity reaches 16 banks holding 16 patterns each, with USB memory backup and Song Mode available. The unit...
PreSonus has released the Air XD Series, featuring three main speakers and two subwoofers designed for small to mid-sized venues. The 10-, 12-, and 15-inch models combine custom low-frequency drivers with high-frequency compression drivers, delivering up to 134 dB SPL with response down to 40Hz. Each unit includes 1500W Class-D amplification, onboard DSP presets, a three-channel mixer, and wireless stereo pairing capability.
The series also offers 15- and 18-inch subwoofers with 2000W amplification, variable crossover filtering, and alignment delay. Both subwoofers feature cardioid presets and a bass enhancement mode. The Air XD 10 costs 429 pounds, the Air XD 12 is priced at 499 pounds, and the Air XD 15 retails for 579 pounds, while...
Modartt released Pianoteq 9 after three years of development, marking the most expressive version of its physically modeled software instrument. The update features a redesigned audio engine that enhances soundboard modeling and delivers improved stereo and spatial perception.
The expansion packs received substantial updates. The Harp Pack adds an Italian Triple Harp, while the Concert and Celtic Harps gained improved transients. The Electric Pianos pack's MKII and Reeds instruments offer greater dynamic response and expressivity.
New Somber presets provide softer tones across all grand pianos for cinematic projects, and historical pianos gain the intimate Felts preset. Updated Binaural presets create immersive headphone experiences...
Veteran Bollywood actor Pankaj Dheer died on Tuesday, October 15, at age 68 after battling cancer. His daughter-in-law, actress Kratika Sengar, shared her grief on social media during Diwali, posting a photo of a lit diya with a message about the weight of celebrating festivals after losing a loved one.
A prayer meeting held on Thursday, October 17, in Mumbai drew numerous film and television industry members. Filmmaker Rohit Shetty and actors Sharad Saxena, Suresh Oberoi, Isha Deol, Zayed Khan, Tanvi Azmi, Mohit Raina, Aditya Pancholi, Mukesh Rishi, Puneet Issar, Ashok Pandit, and Mukesh Khanna attended the gathering.
Dheer gained fame portraying Karna in B.R. Chopra's television series Mahabharat. His four-decade career spanned...
Actors Vatsal Sheth and Ishita Dutta celebrated Diwali on Tuesday with Ajay Devgn and Kajol at the Devgn residence. The couple shared photographs on social media showing traditional attire, while Sheth wore a floral kurta, and Dutta appeared in a yellow turban. Devgn chose a navy blue kurta, and Kajol selected a black and red saree for the festivities.
The gathering featured family members, but Nysa Devgn was absent from the celebration. Images captured Sheth and Dutta with their newborn daughter and son, Vayu, in coordinated outfits. One photograph showed Sheth bonding with Devgn and Kajol's son, Yog, on a couch surrounded by decorations.
Sheth and Dutta met on the television program Rishton Ka Sadaagar Baazigar in 2016 and married...
Television personalities Tejasswi Prakash and Karan Kundrra celebrated Diwali on Tuesday with family members at their Mumbai residence. Prakash shared photographs on social media showing the couple in traditional attire while holding sparklers, and images captured the group lighting fireworks together. The actress wore pink ethnic clothing with traditional jewelry, while Kundrra appeared in a cream kurta pajama for the festivities.
Kundrra posted a video of his Lakshmi Puja performance at home, where the was seen applying tikka to his two dogs, who were treated as family members. The couple met on the reality program Bigg Boss 15 nearly three years ago, and their on-screen chemistry developed into a relationship. Prakash recently...
Elizabeth Olsen announced she will reject studio projects without confirmed theatrical distribution. The actress stated her willingness to work on independent films that sell to streaming platforms, but she refuses to create content designed exclusively for digital release. Olsen emphasized the importance of communal viewing experiences and expressed concern about the industry's shift away from in-person auditions.
Since appearing as Scarlet Witch in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness in 2022, Olsen has focused on independent productions. Her recent work spans His Three Daughters, The Assessment, and the forthcoming A24 comedy Eternity. She praised the Marvel Cinematic Universe for providing consistent employment and...
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh shared photographs of their daughter Dua on Tuesday for the first time since her birth in September 2024. The couple posted images from their Diwali celebration showing Padukone in a red silk salwar kameez with gold jewelry, and Singh wearing an ivory sherwani with pearl accessories. Dua wore a matching red outfit with ponytails while being held by her parents.
The actors married in November 2018 at Lake Como in Italy after meeting on the set of Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram Leela in 2013. They have consistently protected their daughter's privacy since her arrival. A fan recently recorded Padukone at an airport with Dua, prompting the actress to request the deletion of the footage.
Actor Gulshan Grover recalled veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha's pattern of arriving late to film sets during an appearance on a television program. Grover described an incident where he asked Sinha to arrive on time so he could leave for a second shoot at 2 p.m. Sinha agreed to accommodate the request after Grover visited his home the night before filming.
Grover arrived at 11 a.m. the following day, but Sinha appeared between 4:45 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The veteran actor later explained to Grover that producers manipulate actors by using such tactics. He offered to help Grover secure five additional films, but refused to modify his arrival schedule.
The scene involved Sinha, Rishi Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty, and Grover. Sinha typically...
