Sungura music icon Nicholas Zakaria expressed appreciation to fellow musician Alick Macheso through a social media message. Zakaria acknowledged Macheso as both his former student and current colleague within the music industry. The veteran artist praised Macheso for providing consistent assistance during personal struggles. Zakaria described his gratitude as deep and referred to Macheso as a brother who offered comfort and strength. The public acknowledgment highlighted their enduring professional and personal relationship within Zimbabwe's sungura music scene.
Olinda Chapel responded to public statements made by her former husband, Tytan Nkomo, through social media evidence. The businesswoman shared screenshots of WhatsApp communications that allegedly originated from Nkomo despite his recent declarations of wanting to distance himself from their past relationship. Chapel posted the digital evidence on Instagram, which revealed multiple deleted text exchanges and records of a lengthy voice conversation lasting 34 minutes. Her social media response highlighted what she perceived as contradictory behavior between his private contact attempts and his public rejection of their connection. Nkomo had previously attracted attention by stating he wished to sever all associations with Chapel, a...
iZotope launched FXEQ as the newest member of their Catalyst Series plugin collection. The multi-effects processor combines five distinct audio enhancement tools within a streamlined EQ-based interface. Musicians can apply saturation, reverb, delay, modulation, and lo-fi processing to specific frequency ranges rather than entire audio signals. Each effect operates through dedicated six-band equalizers with four filter shapes for precise control.
The saturation section provides eight different modes for adding harmonic content and character. Three reverb algorithms create spatial depth while four delay types generate stereo width and rhythmic interest. Modulation effects encompass chorus, flanger, phaser, and doubler functions for...
Rhodes Music launched the Rhodes Custom Shop, a new division producing limited-edition MK8 pianos with distinctive visual designs inspired by popular culture. The company hand-builds each instrument in small quantities determined by customer demand during brief ordering periods. Master craftsmen individually number each piano and never reissue designs after sales conclude.
The inaugural model, American Classic, draws inspiration from the 1965 AC Shelby Cobra automobile. The piano features Guardsman Blue finish with Wimbledon White racing stripes, chrome front panel, black tolex base, and walnut logo plate. Rhodes maintains the standard MK8 specifications with a precision Kluge Klaviaturen keyboard, analog preamp, parametric EQ, and...
Audified released the ToneKnob Ultimate Bundle, which combines six single-knob audio plugins for streamlined music production. The collection features ambient reverb, compression, de-essing, guitar amplifier simulation, modulation, and saturation effects. Each plugin operates through a simple turn-dial interface that eliminates complex parameter adjustments. Musicians can achieve professional results by rotating the control until the desired sound emerges. The bundle targets producers who need quick audio processing solutions.
The package contains Sssniper for sibilance control, TinyAmp for guitar tones, Saturator for harmonic distortion, TriMod for modulation effects, Stargazer for reverb textures, and Compressor for dynamic control...
Musical Sampling launched their Tenor Sax virtual instrument within the Kontakt platform. The software targets music creators who require authentic saxophone sounds for jazz, pop, R&B, and film projects. Developers recorded the instrument at Warm Studios in Texas to capture rich tonal qualities reminiscent of classic jazz venues and power ballads from the 1980s. The library operates through a single patch design that eliminates complicated key switching mechanisms.
Musicians access different playing techniques through velocity sensitivity and dedicated control keys. The instrument offers three distinct legato modes alongside various attack and release options for realistic performances. Two microphone positions allow users to blend...
HOFA-Plugins released SYSTEM DigiDestroy as the latest component of their modular plugin series. The bitcrusher software targets producers, sound designers, and audio engineers who require vintage character and experimental sound effects. DigiDestroy creates raw digital textures through adjustable bit depth and sample rate reduction capabilities. The plugin generates artifacts ranging from gentle retro aesthetics to aggressive digital distortion. Anti-aliasing filters reduce unwanted artifacts, while jitter control adds random sampling fluctuations.
The digital clipper provides three processing modes for different distortion characteristics. Hard clipping delivers direct, powerful distortion, while fold mode creates complex metallic...
Audioblast launched DistoBlast across three major operating systems this week. The company designed the digital distortion plugin to transform audio inputs into aggressive, harsh tones. Musicians can apply the software most effectively to individual percussion elements, particularly kick drums. The plugin operates on macOS, Windows, and Linux platforms.
DistoBlast incorporates nine distinct distortion models ranging from subtle overdrive to intense fuzz effects. Users can adjust a pre-filter system that offers low-pass, high-pass, and band-pass options with envelope following capabilities. The software features automatic release dynamic compression as a post-processing tool. Musicians can resize the interface according to their...
Zimbabwe authorities ordered Harare City Council to remove all street vendors from the central business district. Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe addressed city councillors on Monday about the comprehensive ban. The directive also reinforces existing prohibitions on importing and selling second-hand clothing across the nation. Garwe argued that nighttime street trading facilitates drug trafficking and undermines legitimate businesses that pay taxes and rent. He instructed municipal officials to collaborate with police forces for vendor removal operations.
Former opposition politician Fadzayi Mahere criticized the government's approach as targeting impoverished citizens rather than addressing economic problems. She compared the...
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