Rhodes Music announced a new compact piano called the Stage 61. This 61-key instrument uses tine technology with a passive design that captures the classic Rhodes feel. Musicians looking for portability will appreciate its gig-ready build. Pre-orders start March 25, with a special Launch Edition limited to exactly 61 units available worldwide.
The company designed Stage 61 with simplicity in mind, drawing inspiration from the original Rhodes pianos of decades past. Players will experience an unprocessed, authentic sound that honors tradition yet meets modern needs. The instrument delivers a pure analog tone without complicated features or electronics. It represents a back-to-basics approach focused on the essential playing experience...
Sonuscore just came out with THE PULSE, a brand-new virtual instrument that helps composers create modern hybrid scores. They made it to sound like famous music from movies such as Tenet, Blade Runner 2049, The Social Network, and TV shows like Stranger Things. This tool gives busy composers what they need - something fast, flexible, and easy to control. The company built it with a special 10-slot engine that lets users make complex, changing music patterns as they play.
THE PULSE comes packed with more than 100 different sounds ranging from orchestra samples to modern drums and synth textures. It can create evolving, beat-driven compositions right when you need them. You'll find over 80 ready-to-use sessions that spark new ideas fast...
Mukono police nabbed five suspects they say murdered a teacher from Seeta High School. Ivan Oloya, age 30, taught at the Mbalala campus before his death early Saturday around 1:30 AM. The killing happened in Bajjo Cell, located in Nyenje Ward of Goma Division. Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango released these details.
The five arrested people all live in Kiguunga. They include Paul Kasumba, 21; Simon Mabale, 23; Tom Kibuuka, 38, a mechanic; Simon Lukodda, 18; and teenager Charles Kandoole Dani, just 16 years old. Four of them earn money through casual labor. Oloya had left work and headed toward his Bajjo home when attackers struck near Code High School's entrance. His wife, Aber Mercy, teaches at that very...
Moog teamed up with Rush legend Geddy Lee to create a special version of their famous Minimoog Model D. This red synth matches the keyboard Geddy played during the Grace Under Pressure tour. Each unit sports the Rush Starman logo as a badge on the front and a sticker on the back. Collectors will appreciate these unique details that connect the instrument to Rush history.
Engineers improved the sound by upgrading the VCA circuit for smoother tones and adding modern MIDI connections to link with digital equipment. Every purchase includes a red see-through vinyl record featuring Rush classics Xanadu and Jacob's Ladder. Geddy Lee signs each certificate by hand and adds individual numbers for authenticity.
The package contains a...
SonaMetro just improved the Guitar Notebook with version 3.0 for Apple devices. Musicians can finally save many audio recordings on one page, which helps anyone writing songs keep different ideas together instead of searching through separate files. The app works great on iPhone, iPad, or Mac computers.
The company added several cool upgrades musicians will love using. You can zoom in on fretboards when your fingers need more space to tap notes. Writers can add their names as artists or composers right inside the app. Users pick which page style appears first whenever they open something new. Finding answers became easier with built-in help sections.
Guitar Notebook lets people try it free for up to five songs before deciding to buy...
Crocus Soundware just launched a new sample library named Liminal Whispering Strings for Kontakt. This library captures violin, viola, and cello sounds recorded very closely to give you that personal feel. The samples feature unusual playing styles that keep changing and growing as you listen. Each musician adds a special touch to the recordings.
They really went for creative techniques beyond standard playing. One cool method uses bows without any rosin, which makes those whisper sounds you hear. Their user screen lets you stack different playing styles or even play them backward. The color-coded controls make blending sound layers super easy.
You need the complete version of Kontakt 6.7 or higher since it won't run on the free...
Sonicbits just updated their FM synths Exakt and the free version Exakt Lite. The latest Exakt comes with version 1.3.0, which adds a sweet new reverb right after the delay effect. You can turn this on for any preset you want. They threw in 20 fresh presets, bringing your total choices to more than 190 different sounds you can play with.
Mac users will love that Apple Intel and ARM versions come together in one installer - no more picking between different downloads. All those effect mix controls display differently, showing the dry/wet ratio for easier understanding. The team fixed several bugs, including problems saving parameters in your DAW sessions and issues with glide not working right in mono mode.
They corrected...
Hope grew over the weekend for peace in eastern Congo as several key groups showed they wanted to talk instead of fight. The M23 rebels pulled back from Walikale town, which led both Congo and Rwanda to make positive statements about peace.
The Congolese army told everyone on Saturday evening that M23 forces had left Walikale, an important town where minerals pass through in North Kivu. Army spokesperson General Sylvain Ekenge said on TV that government troops and their Wazalendo militia friends should stop attacking to help peace talks succeed.
This marked a big change from earlier that week when heavy fighting made people worry the conflict might spread toward Kisangani. Rwanda's government released a statement Sunday saying they...
Government spokesperson Ofwono Opondo harshly criticized the National Resistance Movement after their big loss in the Kawempe North parliamentary election. He blamed the ruling party's defeat on its disconnect from regular Ugandans, its arrogance, and poor management. Writing for media outlets, Opondo described NRM's campaign as pointless and said it lost touch with everyday supporters and basic common sense.
He mentioned how the late MP Muhammad Ssegirinya built a strong reputation, and even after his death, people honored him by rejecting NRM candidates. Opondo pointed out that NRM keeps losing badly in Kampala, calling the capital city their impossible challenge. Despite having many seats in Parliament, the party has failed to build...
