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Sample Logic has launched HeartBeat, a percussion-focused software instrument that operates within Native Instruments Kontakt. The product delivers 2,400 audio loops alongside 216 complete drum kits that span multiple musical styles from electronic and hip-hop to indie rock and cinematic trailer...

IK Multimedia completed its Brown Sound series with the 82/84 Signature Collection for the TONEX platform. This final installment contains 83 Tone Models that capture guitar tones from legendary 1982 and 1984 recording sessions. The collection references Eddie Van Halen's iconic sound from that...

Yorkville launched two-column PA systems that represent the company's lowest-priced offerings in this category. The YXL Tower10 and YXL Tower12 join the manufacturer's budget-friendly YXL Series speaker lineup. Musicians, presenters, and small venues can benefit from these portable full-range...

Elektron introduces Tonverk as a polyphonic sampler and sound-processing hub. The instrument combines multi-track sampling with modulation and effects routing capabilities. Musicians access eight stereo audio tracks, four bus tracks, three send tracks, and one dedicated mix track. Each audio...

CEDAR Audio introduces the DNS 8S noise suppressor, targeting live sound and broadcast environments that operate without audio over IP requirements. The device extends the company's DNS product line while delivering minimal latency processing through AES/EBU digital audio connections. Live...

Cambridge-based Blaknblu released Doug, a dual-purpose modulation module for Eurorack synthesizer systems. The device combines LFO and envelope generator functions within a single unit that musicians can configure for various applications. Doug operates as either a six-phase envelope generator...

IK Multimedia launched the iLoud Precision MkII studio monitors with their advanced ARC X acoustic correction technology. These speakers are designed for music producers, mixers, and content creators who seek enhanced transparency and accuracy. The company redesigned the monitors with...

Erica Synths has released the MIDI Dispatch, which replaces their original desktop MIDI Thru Box. This new utility device allows musicians to connect eight separate MIDI instruments to one controller or sequencer. The company enhanced the design with additional capabilities not found in the...

Techivation has launched M-Imager, a stereo widening processor that joins the company's M-Series plugin collection. The software employs phase-only, time-varying spectral decorrelation technology to create stable stereo enhancement without typical phase artifacts. Musicians can adjust stereo...

South Africa's Constitutional Court delivered a landmark judgment Thursday declaring that men may adopt their wives' surnames after marriage. The nation's highest judicial authority determined that existing provisions within the Births and Deaths Registration Act violate constitutional...

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua outlined his presidential agenda during a Saturday rally in Ruiru, Kiambu County. The politician announced three immediate policy changes he would implement if elected in 2027. Education reform tops his priority list, with plans to strengthen free...

President William Ruto entertained educators during Saturday's Waalimu na Rais Forum at State House with comedic remarks about effective leadership strategies. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki attended the gathering while Ruto explained how successful leaders surround themselves with intelligent...

The Social Health Authority announced four executive appointments on Friday, following a competitive selection process that began July 29, 2025. Diana Marion assumes responsibility for Provider and Beneficiary Management, while Golda Larissa Akolo leads Benefits and Claims Management. Mohamed...

NVIDIA has quietly pulled several RTX 50 series Founders Edition graphics cards from its official marketplace websites. The company removed GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 Founders Edition models from most regional stores without explanation. Only the RTX 5070 Founders Edition remains available...

Cloud Imperium Games faces mounting pressure to deliver Squadron 42 by its 2026 target date. Content Director Jared Huckaby expressed uncertainty about meeting this deadline during a recent videocast. The development team has eliminated Squadron 42 from CitizenCon Direct presentations to...

Quanta reports extraordinary demand for NVIDIA's Blackwell Ultra GB300 AI servers that exceeds current production capacity. The supplier describes market appetite as unimaginable, with GB200 and GB300 models leading customer preferences. Production bottlenecks have emerged as artificial...

Larry Ellison temporarily displaced Elon Musk as the world's wealthiest individual on Wednesday morning. Oracle's co-founder reached $393 billion while Tesla's chief executive held $385 billion, according to Bloomberg's wealth tracker. Oracle shares climbed over 40 percent after the database...

President William Ruto welcomed educators to the State House during a Saturday gathering focused on educational matters rather than political discussions. The leader emphasized his desire to create opportunities for dialogue where teaching professionals could address sector concerns and broader...

Two lawmakers from Kisii County engaged in a physical altercation during funeral services on September 12, 2025. Anthony Kibagendi from Kitutu Chache South and Japhet Nyakundi from Kitutu Chache North confronted each other at the burial of Mama Salome Nyaboke. Kibagendi made political statements...

Nine Chinese nationals received US$150 fines after courts convicted them of illegal cocaine possession in Zimbabwe. The defendants could choose six months' imprisonment instead of paying the monetary penalty. Zimbabweans expressed outrage over the lenient sentences and the rapid legal...