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The Vienna Symphonic Library has launched Big Bang Orchestra 2.0, a comprehensive overhaul of its orchestral sampling series recorded on Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage. The collection is now organized into seven unified Packs: Tutti, Riffs, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, and Choirs...

quietformat has released auraVox, a vocal chain processor co-developed with artist slchld. The plugin merges artistic intuition with technical precision to deliver polished, mix-ready vocals in any setting. Its three core modules include a Musical EQ, an Input-Responsive Compressor, and the...

Tone2 Audio has introduced Hypersync, a new soundset for its Icarus3 synthesizer-workstation. Designed for a broad range of electronic music styles, it offers dynamic patches suited for EDM, Techno, Trance, Trap, Hip-hop, cinematic scoring, and more. The collection includes 202 expressive...

Diginoiz has launched LAYER IT, a sampler plugin aimed at simplifying drum layering for producers and sound designers. The tool merges visual waveform displays with MIDI control, triggering multiple stacked samples from a single note while allowing individual timing offsets. Each layer includes...

Sequential has rolled out a free firmware update for the Take 5 synthesizer, introducing a Poly Chain function that links two units into a single 10-voice instrument with mirrored front-panel controls. Developed in response to user demand, the feature enables richer chords and more expansive...

Oberheim has released a firmware update for the TEO-5 synthesizer, adding Poly Chain functionality to merge two units into a single 10-voice instrument with synchronized controls. The update also introduces ten new arpeggiator modes, including Spiral and Leapfrog patterns that create complex...

Sontronics has launched the ARIA 2 microphone, an upgraded version of its widely used studio model favored by artists like Adele and Ed Sheeran. The redesign features a new in-house large-diaphragm capsule delivering enhanced clarity, balanced mids, and detailed highs, alongside updated...

Synchro Arts has released RePitch 2, a comprehensive overhaul of its vocal pitch-correction plug-in, featuring a redesigned interface and significant new capabilities. The update introduces multitrack editing, allowing users to manage multiple vocal tracks within a single instance, and adds...

The eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) has drawn a record 4,000 exhibitors from 155 countries, with African participation surging notably—17 nations featured in the Country Exhibition and an 80% year-on-year rise in African businesses attending. As China reaffirms its role as Africa’s...

The government has called on young people to lead economic development as part of its ongoing support for entrepreneurship nationwide. Business owners from across Matabeleland South Province convened on Friday at Wellton Primary School in Beitbridge for a summit featuring networking, idea...

Zimbabwe’s Semwa Dam project in Rushinga is gaining recognition as a showcase of local engineering and sustainable construction, as the nation prioritizes rural infrastructure to enhance food security and development. Currently in the dental concreting phase, the roller-compacted gravity dam...

The List Awards honored Southern Africa’s top innovators and changemakers Friday night in Harare, presenting accolades across 13 categories for achievements in technology, humanitarian efforts, arts, and community development. John Arufandika received the Emerging Technologies Award for...

Jamaica’s Ministry of Culture has designated Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16, as National Days of Prayer in response to the extensive damage from Hurricane Melissa. Culture Minister Olivia Grange convened religious leaders to establish a National Religious and Faith-based...

Jaundy Martin was sworn in on Friday as Attorney General of St. Vincent and the Grenadines for a second time, replacing Grenville Williams, who stepped down to run in the November 27 general election under the ruling Unity Labour Party banner. The ceremony occurred at Government House in...

Admiral Alvin Holsey, commander of U.S. Southern Command, arrived in Guyana on Thursday for a two-day visit to reinforce defense cooperation and affirm U.S. backing for Guyana’s sovereignty. He is set to meet with Prime Minister Mark Phillips, who is acting as president, and Brigadier Omar Khan...

Hurricane Melissa struck Westmoreland with sustained winds of 185 mph as a Category 5 storm, leveling homes, inundating farms, and cutting off entire communities. Debbie-Anne Gordon, a board member of Food For The Poor Jamaica, traveled to the parish without waiting for official instructions...

Hurricane Melissa directly impacted around 90,000 families in western Jamaica and stripped roofs from more than 120,000 buildings, according to preliminary findings from the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management. Commander Alvin Gayle, the agency’s newly appointed Director...

Hurricane Melissa inflicted severe damage on Jamaica’s agriculture sector, with estimated losses surpassing J$20 billion, according to Agriculture Minister Floyd Green. He characterized the storm as a devastating setback for farmers, fishers, and rural residents, many of whom confront serious...

Guyana has been elected to the Executive Board of UNESCO for the first time in 50 years, marking a historic milestone in the country's global involvement in education, science, culture, and communication. The election occurred on Friday during the 43rd General Conference in Samarkand...

The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has launched an investigation following an incident where an Air Services Limited Cessna 208 mistakenly landed at the site of the new Lumidpau Secondary School in Region Nine on Thursday. The aircraft, en route to Karaudarnau in the South Rupununi...