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Arturia has introduced a special edition of its polyphonic hybrid synthesizer. Featuring a vocoder and gooseneck mic, MiniFreak Vocoder allows users to get creative with vocal or external input, from talkbox growls to spectral drones.The six-voice hybrid polysynth you know – dual digital engines, gritty analog filters, deep modulation and sequencing – now speaks for itself with powerful Vocoder FX, a detachable 30 cm gooseneck mic, and a fearless white-and-orange skin that stands out in any setup.MiniFreak Vocoder is available to purchase for 629 EUR. Existing MiniFreak owners can upgrade to firmware 4.0 to get access to the new FX…

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. This Lululemon shoulder bag is currently going viral, and it’s on sale now for just $39. The brand’s City Essentials bag has gone exceedingly viral, with thousands of posts on platforms like TikTok raving over the piece. From date night to a quick coffee run, the bag is a go-to style that is both effortless and casual. You’ll want to act fast; City Essentials‘ sizes 1L…

An ex-girlfriend of Diddy’s, who is remaining anonymous and being identified as Jane Doe, testified in his sex trafficking and racketeering trial that she fainted when she read Cassie’s lawsuit against the disgraced music mogul because it “resembled” her own experience with him.Per Complex’s Shawn Setaro, Doe testified last week that she thinks she passed out when she read the lawsuit Cassie filed against Diddy in November 2023. “I almost fainted,” she said. “In fact, I think I did. Because there was three specific pages that was just a harrowing resemblance to what I was experiencing.” She said that the…

President Trump escalated tensions in Los Angeles and Sacramento on Monday (June 9) after deploying 2,000 National Guard troops to quell unrest tied to federal immigration raids. Trump insulted Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass, calling them “incompetent” and rebranding the governor as “Gavin Newscum.” The protests erupted across downtown Los Angeles on Friday (June 6) following a wave of ICE raids that led to at least 44 arrests. Demonstrators blocked freeways, set self-driving cars ablaze and hurled concrete and fireworks at law enforcement. Police responded with tear gas, rubber bullets and flash bangs. Authorities declared parts of the…

Sly Stone, the groundbreaking funk and psych-rock pioneer who led the iconic Sly and the Family Stone group in the 1960s into the early 1980s, died Monday (June 9), according to a statement from his family. He was 82. Stone, the guitar player, singer, lead songwriter and producer for the group, was known for such iconic hits as “Dance To The Music,” “Everyday People,” “Family Affair” and “I Want to Take You Higher.” The group’s 1971 album There’s A Riot Goin’ On is widely regarded as one of the best and most influential albums of all time, while its 1969…

Sly Stone, pioneering funk musician and Sly and the Family Stone frontman, has died. He was 82-years-old.A statement from his family shared with Complex said that Stone, born Sylvester Stewart, suffered from “a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues.” “Sly passed away peacefully, surrounded by his three children, his closest friend, and his extended family,” the statement continued. “While we mourn his absence, we take solace in knowing that his extraordinary musical legacy will continue to resonate and inspire for generations to come.”With Sly and the Family Stone, the late artist released ten studio albums, including There’s…

Plugin Boutique has launched an exclusive sale on BLEASS Omega, offering a 50% discount on the user-friendly 4-operator FM synthesizer instrument as part of its 13th anniversary promotion.If you think FM Synthesis is complicated, it’s time to think again! BLEASS Omega places all of the sparkle, character, nuance and dynamic expressiveness of FM Synthesis at your fingertips, and does away with the arcane programming interfaces so often associated with FM. Harnessing BLEASS’ signature GUI technology, creating and crafting sounds in Omega is not just easier than with other FM synths, it’s easy – PERIOD!Al of the classic capabilities of FM…

Taylor Swift has won a temporary restraining order against an alleged stalker who the pop superstar claims showed up at her Los Angeles home numerous times over the past year to falsely claim she’s the mother of his child. The order requires Brian Jason Wagner, a 45-year-old Colorado man, to stay at least 100 yards away from Swift and her residence. Judge Debra R. Archuleta signed the directive on Monday (June 9), three days after Swift petitioned the court for help. In the restraining order request filed Friday (June 6), Swift said Wagner is a stalker who first showed up…

The Game dedicated a message to Los Angeles’ Latino community as anti-ICE demonstrations continue to rage across the city.On Monday (June 9), the rapper posted an Instagram carousel with black and white pictures of citywide protests, which ignited over the weekend, with a caption that showed solidarity with residents fighting against deportation.”Ever since I could remember… it’s been black & brown in this city,” The Game began. “From the early days of my childhood til now, we’ve been side by side through it all. All of us. All the time. Not always seeing eye to eye but we’ve shared Los…

The rap community is mourning the loss of Atlanta Hip-Hop staple D.R.E.S. Tha Beatnik, who died on Monday (June 9). From Killer Mike and Pete Rock to Sol Messiah and AllHipHop‘s Chuck Creekmur, those who were fortunate enough to cross paths with the charismatic personality are feeling the impact of his passing. D.R.E.S. had been sick with chronic kidney disease for some time, but people were optimistic he’d pull through. Needless to say, the shock from the sudden turn of events is rippling across social media. “U are cornerstone of Atlanta, hip-hop and underground culture,” Killer Mike captioned his post.…