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Scaler 3 gets a fresh twist on chords and tracks
Scaler Music has built a fresh version of its popular music software, Scaler 3. They completely remade it with cool additions like hosting VST/AU plugins, working with multiple tracks at once, and combining all performance features into a system called "Motions." The update adds many chord sets plus a standalone version that works alongside the usual VST2, VST3, Audio Units, and AAX formats. You can browse through chord sets and build progressions by simply dragging and dropping chords. They include hundreds of sets organized by artist and mood. The program tells you which scales match your chords and suggests good next chords. Scaler 3 lets you load your favorite instrument and effect plugins right onto chord tracks and MIDI lanes -...
Avenger 2 update is here with custom ARP and new FX
Vengeance Sound just updated its Avenger 2 music production software to version 2.4.0. The update brings several cool additions, starting with a brand new "Custom" ARP mode that lets you freely create patterns beyond the usual up/down options - it even handles multiple notes at once! They added three fresh effects: Ruta Chorus creates customizable reverbs and special sounds despite its name. Ruta Distortion offers a warm mid-range drive perfect for basslines with four different algorithms. Phase Puncher stacks up to 64 phasers together for creating spiky attacks and psychedelic bass sounds. The update includes a new "Math/Increment N vc" mod source that increases values with each new voice played. You can also customize preset...
Niu plusplus shares WavetableSampler for easy sampling
Niu plusplus just released their new WavetableSampler tool. This handy program lets you grab wavetables quickly and professionally without wasting time. When you use the Wavetable Sampler, you'll see waveform snapshots that help you compare sounds and visuals right away. Many experienced users can actually form quick mental pictures of how the sound changes simply by switching between different wavetables. The whole process becomes really straightforward with this tool. The creators built it specifically to make sampling both fast and accurate for everyone who needs it.
Ruto meets faith leaders shares Iftar at State House
Kenya's President Ruto talked with religious group leaders at State House in Nairobi Tuesday evening about health coverage for everyone. These groups help run medical centers and work with the government to provide healthcare across Kenya. "They really make our health system stronger and help Kenyans stay healthy," said Ruto in his statement. They discussed how Kenya plans to make healthcare better. Several church leaders attended, including Anglican Bishop Charles Asilutwa, Africa Gospel Church Bishop Robert Lang'at, and Catholic Bishop Norman King'oo Wambua from Machakos. The meeting also included Africa Inland Church's Bishop Abraham Mulwa, Methodist Church's Bishop Isaiah Deye, and PCEA's Moderator Thegu Mutahi. Later that...
GTA VI Craze Has Game Makers Rethinking Plans
Game makers everywhere fear the next Grand Theft Auto. Corsair thinks GTA VI for PC will make gamers buy more gaming gear. Fans talked about how 2K might plan the next Borderlands game around when GTA VI comes out. This idea seemed right after what publishers said recently. Three big game companies told The Game Business they changed their release dates because of GTA VI. They worry players will spend all their cash on GTA VI instead of other games, and news sites might only talk about GTA VI, making other new games harder to find. These companies don't want their hard work ignored. Live-service games plan to avoid updates near GTA VI as well. One developer mentioned staying clear three to four weeks before and after the big launch...
ORIGIN PC unleashes new PRIME for next level gaming   4/4
ORIGIN PC just released its new PRIME computer case for serious players, artists, and tech pros who need top-notch performance. This mid-sized ATX tower comes in two types - MILLENNIUM with standard liquid cooling and GENESIS with custom liquid cooling for both the brain and the graphics card. Both versions keep things super cool during heavy use. With the GENESIS model, you can pick your favorite colors for the cooling liquid and tubes. The MILLENNIUM version uses ready-made cooling parts that work quietly and keep everything at perfect temperatures. Both cases fit the newest Intel Core Ultra 9 or AMD RYZEN 9000 chips, making them great for hard work. The PRIME looks amazing with glass panels on the front and side. You can move the...
AMD RX 9060 Cards Leak 8 and 16GB Specs for Q2 2025
AMD plans to release its Radeon RX 9060 Series graphics cards soon. The company announced a Q2 2025 launch timeframe last month but kept quiet about exact specs and prices. Leaks from early March revealed that AMD partners started making custom Radeon RX 9060 XT cards with both 16 GB and 8 GB memory options. Internet detective harukaze5719 recently found evidence backing up these memory configurations. ASUS just registered several new TUF Gaming, PRIME, and DUAL Radeon RX 9060 XT models with South Korean authorities. Interestingly, only their TUF Gaming OC and regular TUF Gaming cards pack the full 16 GB of video memory. Every other model comes with 8 GB instead. Three weeks ago, harukaze5719 also discovered Acer "Nitro" and "Predator...
Origin PC PRIME Case is a top rig for gamers creators and AI
ORIGIN PC just released its new PRIME computer case, bringing powerful options to serious gamers, creators, and AI experts. This mid-tower ATX design comes as either MILLENNIUM with AIO cooling or GENESIS with open-loop cooling for both CPU and GPU parts. Both versions deliver excellent heat control and maximum performance for users who need top-level computing power. The PRIME case lets you pick your coolant and tubing colors if you choose the GENESIS model with its open-loop cooling system. For those who prefer simpler setups, the MILLENNIUM version uses AIO liquid cooling that keeps everything running quietly and at perfect temperatures, even during heavy use. You can build these systems with cutting-edge processors like Intel Core...
NVIDIA NIM makes PC AI a breeze
NVIDIA brings fresh AI power to regular computers with its NIM microservices, which are available right away. Their AI Blueprints will arrive within weeks, making artificial intelligence much easier to use. These tools run smoothly on NVIDIA RTX platforms, including the latest GeForce RTX 50 Series and the brand-new Blackwell RTX PRO graphics cards. Anyone can download these AI packages without much hassle. NVIDIA also released a test version of System Assistant under Project G-Assist today. This feature shows how AI helpers can improve apps and games. People can speak commands or type them to check system health, improve performance, and control various parts of their computer. Those who know coding can add new abilities through...
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