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Wuchang Fallen Feathers PC runs on Core i5 GTX 1060 rigs, July 24
Developers have released final system specifications for WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers that demand less powerful hardware than earlier estimates. The Steam store page lists minimum requirements as Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 processors paired with 16GB memory and NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB or AMD RX 580 8GB graphics cards. Players can meet recommended specifications with Intel Core i7-9700 or AMD Ryzen 5 5500 processors alongside RTX 2070, RX 5700 XT, or Intel Arc A750 graphics hardware. Both configuration levels require 60GB storage space and Windows 10 64-bit operating systems. The developer tested all specifications with upscaling technologies like DLSS and FSR active. Previous hardware requirements called for more powerful...
Lian Li hybrid PCIe 5.0 6.0 riser cable teases GPU power in Korea
Lian-Li quietly developed a hybrid riser cable that supports both PCIe 5.0 and upcoming PCIe 6.0 interfaces. The hardware manufacturer has not officially announced this product, which appeared on a Korean website. Korean tech observers noticed the connector clearly displays compatibility markings for both generations. The gold finger design on Gen 6.0 measures slightly shorter than its predecessor. Backward compatibility allows older PCIe devices to function in newer slots. PCIe 6.0 delivers double the data transfer rates compared to PCIe 5.0 technology. Each lane can handle 8 GB per second, creating total bandwidth reaching 128 GB per second through x16 slots. Current graphics cards cannot utilize this expanded capability, making the...
N-Track Studio 10.2.2 gets DAWproject transfer and MPE support
N-Track Studio has released version 10.2.2, featuring enhanced project sharing capabilities through DAWproject file support. Musicians can transfer their work between different digital audio workstations using this cross-platform format. The Screen MIDI Keyboard has received significant improvements, including a simplified display mode that shows only notes within the selected scales. A new scale filter view hides keys outside the current musical scale for better workflow management. The MIDI Harmonizer effect allows users to create instant harmonies for sampler instruments. The software company has added MPE support to both Onda Synth and n-Track Sampler, enabling expressive performance with compatible keyboards and controllers...
LA luthier Ruben Cox revives the bridge guitar for Taylor Swift and Wilco hits
The Crow Hill Company distributed Bridge Guitar as their newest free expansion for the Vaults plugin. Los Angeles luthier Rueben Cox developed this acoustic guitar modification technique during the early 2010s at his Silverlake workshop. Cox transforms inexpensive vintage instruments from manufacturers like Harmony, K, and Silvertone by substituting rubber slabs for traditional wooden saddles. This alteration produces muted percussive tones that resemble pizzicato string effects. Recording artists embraced the rubber bridge method after Perfume Genius featured it on the 2017 album Slip Away. Musicians such as Jeff Tweedy from Wilco, Madison Cunningham, Phoebe Bridgers, and Taylor Swift incorporated the technique into their recordings...
Aqeel Aadam Sound Waymaker teases morph and probability sequencers
Aqeel Aadam Sound released version 1.0.4 of Waymaker, their modular sequencer plugin, with significant enhancements to synchronization capabilities. The update enables users to control the plugin through MIDI notes, CC messages, and parameter adjustments for seamless DAW integration. Musicians can start and stop Waymaker remotely through these various input methods. The Beat sequencer received substantial improvements with the addition of Morph mode, which generates rhythms that evolve randomly during playback. A new pitch-following feature allows the sequencer to create ratchets and modify the timing patterns of existing melodies. The Probability module transformed into a complete sequencer system that operates at independent speeds...
Sifu Audio's Mix Dojo app reveals messy vocals, muddy drums
Sifu Audio launched Mix Dojo, a standalone application that helps musicians compare their recordings against professional reference tracks. The software provides real-time visual feedback on LUFS volume levels and mix balance, eliminating the need for internet connectivity. Users can drag and drop songs to analyze stem separation for vocals, bass, drums, and other elements. The application targets both beginners learning audio mixing and experienced engineers studying professional techniques. Mix Dojo provides instant analysis of loudness, balance, and clarity, offering suggestions for common mixing problems. Jay O'Reilly, co-founder of Sifu Audio, states that the company developed the tool to eliminate guesswork from the mixing...
Boss RT-2 Rotary Ensemble pedal sends guitarists into sonic spin mania
Boss Corporation released the RT-2 Rotary Ensemble, adding another rotary speaker cabinet emulation to the compact pedal market. The device uses advanced company technology to recreate authentic rotary cabinet sounds with modern enhancements. Musicians can access three different operation modes through a dedicated switch on the pedal's surface. The RT-2 reproduces the complex interactions between low and high-frequency drivers found in physical rotary cabinets. Two dual-concentric controls shape the pedal's tone, with one managing output level and valve-style distortion while the other sets fast and slow rotor speeds. Rear panel switches offer transition time options and drive balance control across different frequency ranges...
AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 Krackan Point 2 packs Zen 5 power efficiency
AMD releases its Ryzen AI 5 330 processor as part of the Krackan Point 2 family. The chip targets entry-level mobile systems that demand maximum power efficiency. Engineers built the processor using Zen 5 architecture with the fewest cores available on this platform. The company designed a hybrid configuration featuring one Zen 5 core paired with three Zen 5c cores. This 4-core, 8-thread setup operates within a 15-28W power envelope. The processor delivers 2 GHz base frequencies across all cores while boosting the primary Zen 5 core to 4.5 GHz and secondary cores to 3.4 GHz. AMD equipped the chip with 12 MB of combined cache memory. The integrated Radeon 820M graphics unit comprises two compute units operating at 2.8 GHz, utilizing the...
Samsung Galaxy S25's anti-reflective display makes the iPhone 16 look glassy
Apple will introduce anti-reflective display technology exclusively to the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max models. Samsung's Galaxy S25 lineup already features this coating that reduces glare in bright conditions. Current iPhone 16 devices reflect light like glass, creating viewing problems for users. Apple suppliers have resolved production challenges that previously prevented implementation. The technology will skip the standard iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air models this year. MacRumors sources confirm mass production readiness for the enhanced displays. The new coating surpasses Apple's current Ceramic Shield in durability and scratch resistance. Development delays affected the iPhone 16 release timeline last year. Samsung's...
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