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Crocus Soundware unveils Liminal Zephyrian Brass for Kontakt at $42 launch price
Crocus Soundware launched Liminal Zephyrian Brass, a sample library designed for Kontakt users seeking authentic brass instrument sounds. The collection captures trumpet, trombone, and valve trombone performances through intimate recording techniques. Musicians gain access to aleatoric articulations that evolve across extended durations. The library emphasizes dynamic range exploration to reveal hidden timbral qualities within each instrument. Developers recorded whisper tones, a challenging performance technique requiring precise breath control to generate barely audible resonance. The software enables users to layer multiple articulations while mixing and reversing audio elements. A crossfade feature provides intuitive color-coded...
Dortran plugin empowers producers with transparent attack and sustain control
Music producers gain access to Dortran, a transient designer plugin that shapes audio attack and sustain characteristics without traditional compression methods. An independent developer who actively creates music built this tool with emphasis on real-time response and musical transparency. The software employs envelope-following technology and dynamic gain shaping to deliver clean audio processing without tone distortion or artificial artifacts. Dortran operates efficiently across large production sessions while maintaining low CPU consumption. The plugin offers Mid/Side processing capabilities for precise stereo manipulation and features a resizable interface designed for modern workflows. High-quality digital signal processing...
Bulawayo scrap thief caught at Zupco depot as US$2520 loot recovered
Security guards at the Zupco depot apprehended a 55-year-old man after he stole materials valued at US$2,520. Muziwakhe Nyathi entered the Kelvin North facility with two associates through a compromised fence section. The theft occurred at 5:30 PM on July 13 when the group targeted scrap metal and foam rubber. Alert personnel spotted the intruders and pursued them across the premises. Guards captured Nyathi while his companions escaped detention. Western Commonage magistrate Archie Wochiwunga heard the case when Nyathi appeared Monday. Security officer Sylvia Kandiero provided testimony about the breach and subsequent chase. Prosecutor Tafara Dzimbanhete presented evidence against the defendant during proceedings. Nyathi entered a...
Suspected arson destroys Empumalanga home in Hwange, US$15000 lost in fire
A devastating blaze destroyed a residence in Empumalanga suburb on Sunday afternoon. The fire struck House Number 76 near Zero Complex at approximately 2PM. Emergency services received notification at 2:13PM and arrived within nine minutes. Neighbors attempted to control flames using garden hoses before professional help arrived. The Red Lion fire truck crew battled the inferno with high-pressure equipment. Preliminary investigations suggest arson caused the destruction. Property losses total approximately US$15,000 from the complete gutting. Bedding, furniture, documents, roofing materials and electrical components were destroyed. One firefighter suffered a hand cut from broken glass during operations. The affected family escaped...
Land barons defy Harare council as 140 sites seized, court battles stall action
Land barons have seized control of more than 140 locations throughout Harare without legal authorization. Municipal authorities have pursued legal action to stop these uncontrolled developments. Housing director Admond Nhekairo explained that these invaders exploit legal procedures to obstruct city efforts. They file spoliation orders with courts to delay enforcement actions. Legal battles can extend for two years while unauthorized construction continues. Environmental Management Agency received 152 development applications for wetland areas. Acting director Christopher Mushava described this number as concerning for environmental protection. Harare faces a severe housing shortage with 288,885 residents waiting for homes. Forty-three...
Ex-FNB consultant Lusanda Qose jailed for defrauding Gqeberha pensioner of R245,000
Gqeberha Regional Court sentenced former FNB consultant Lusanda Gloria Qose to five years imprisonment for defrauding an elderly client. The 35-year-old stole R245,000 from 68-year-old Mlungwana Maranti between January and April 2024. Qose altered account details and changed registered phone numbers to intercept security codes. She created duplicate bank cards and drained the pensioner's Money Maximiser account through unauthorized transfers. Her actions violated multiple security layers within the banking system. Maranti testified that losing his life savings pushed him toward suicidal thoughts. Qose attempted to justify her crimes by citing financial struggles as a single mother supporting two teenagers. Prosecutor Edmyrach Matabata...
Mutsvangwa blasts Tagwirei, warns ZANU PF will not let money buy party power
ZANU PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa condemned businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei during a Monday press conference in Harare. The party official rejected attempts by Harare Province to appoint Tagwirei to the Central Committee through alleged financial influence. Mutsvangwa described the proposed co-option as unconstitutional and demanded immediate reversal of the decision. Party sources revealed that Tagwirei distributed new vehicles to senior ZANU PF officials in Harare Province. The Politburo viewed these gifts as bribery attempts designed to secure Central Committee membership through corrupt means. Leadership ordered the immediate return of all distributed vehicles to prevent further manipulation of party structures...
Chiwenga rejects links to Bulawayo business dinner poster featuring Tagwirei
Zimbabwe Vice President Constantino Chiwenga rejected any connection to a business gathering advertised on social media platforms. The promotional materials featured his name alongside President Emmerson Mnangagwa as guest speakers for the Matabeleland Business Dinner. Rainbow Hotel in Bulawayo was listed as the venue for the July 25, 2025 event. Several government officials appeared on the advertised program alongside businessman Kuda Tagwirei. Social media users questioned why actual business leaders were absent from the speaker lineup. Chiwenga released an official statement denouncing the event as fraudulent and unauthorized. His office emphasized complete disconnection from the dinner and condemned organizers for protocol...
Audit finds HCTM cancer patients hit by late Linac delivery after flawed tender
Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz patients face treatment delays after equipment supplier 0074062-D missed critical delivery deadlines. The Auditor-General's Report reveals that radiotherapy machines scheduled for September 2024 arrival remain undelivered as of January 2025. Twenty cancer patients experienced postponed treatments lasting eight weeks due to technical problems. The linear accelerator system cannot integrate with the hospital's existing ARIA technology platform. Equipment incompatibility prevented installation and testing procedures from proceeding. Evaluation committees rejected the supplier's proposal during procurement processes. Technical assessments identified integration failures before contract approval occurred. The...

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