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Ideas and News: EQUIPMENT
Union Audio orbit.LE rotary mixers.
Our entry level mixer, the classic Union Audio orbit.2 LE is a high-performance two channel rotary analogue DJ mixer, with exceptional sound quality and build construction.
The orbit.2 LE is designed for those who demand the highest standards in audio performance and versatility at an affordable price, and offers unrivalled value for money. Engineered to deliver a superior DJing experience, this mixer features two fully independent channels, each equipped with high-quality phono pre-amplifier and line inputs, high-pass filter with variable Q, FX Send with pre/post switch, and a precise Alps rotary fader.
The Master section features separate level controls for Master Out, Booth Out, and Aux Return, with accurate signal monitoring via two backlit custom analogue VU meters. The powerful headphone amp features both Split Cue and Cue/Mix, with 1/4” and 3.5mm headphone jack sockets for maximum versatility.
Add Mix—enabling control of what you hear in your phones to ensure you make the most out of your mix.
Three Band Isolator: full cut to +6db of boost per band. With crossovers between 110Hz and 3KHz giving many options to shape the sound of your mix.
HPF with variable Q: as the HPF is rotated so the Q increases in that traditional analogue way.
Master Insert Jacks: for adding additional signal processing such as compressors, graphic EQ, or effects
Balanced Outputs: Master Output fully balanced XLR
Ideas and News: MUSIC
French house aficionado Sebb Junior returns to Soulfuric with a striking four-track EP, Echoes. Following his remix of Groove Addix’s ‘Faith’ featuring Annette Taylor on Soulfuric, Echoes EP showcases the pure house sound of this well-established producer and label boss who has recently played a string of US gigs in summer 2024. Opening up the collection, ‘I Like That’ introduces us to the groove-laden house aesthetic of Sebb Junior, before ‘My Mind’ offers an energetic cut built for the city. ‘Where You Go’ is Sebb at his most upbeat, demonstrating a certain metropolitan swag, before ‘You Don’t Know Me’ closes the EP with an even dubbier sound.
released August 23, 2024
Written & Produced by Sebastien Daubanton. Published by Defected Music. P&C 2024 Defected Records Limited dba Soulfuric Recordings.
Ideas and News: EVENTS
World Without End | Day By Night returns on October 5th! Join us for our final daytime event of 2024 at Katy’s Palace.
Katys Palace, 6 Desmond Avenue, Kramerville. Sandton.
HOUSE MUSIC UNDER THE WARM EMBRACE OF THE DAYTIME SUN. ENJOY RIGHT NOW. CURATED BY JULLIAN GOMES
Ideas and News: GEAR
KRK CLASSIC 8 powered studio monitors
Building on KRK's legacy of sonic accuracy and performance, the new KRK CLASSIC 8 powered studio monitors incorporate over 30 years of innovation from the world's leading studio monitor manufacturer. Borrowing concepts from previous ROKIT lines—some of the most used studio monitors in the world, the CLASSIC 8 defaults to a new flat frequency solution towards more critical listening—translating into more accurate mixes. With the optional ability to engage the +2 dB KRK Bass Boost, the CLASSIC 8 can also provide the enhanced bass response and sound that music creators around the world have loved for years.
The CLASSIC 8 is an active (self-powered) two-way studio monitor that utilizes a 1" textile soft dome tweeter paired with a 8" glass aramid woofer. The built-in power amplifiers provide a total of 100 watts of power, with a 75 watt amp driving the woofer, and a 25 watt amp for the tweeter.
Ideas and News: TECH
Apple iPhone 16
Explore new tools that help you write, focus, and communicate.
Create fun, original images that are truly personal to you.
With all-new superpowers, Siri will be able to assist you like never before.
The first iPhone built for Apple Intelligence. Personal, private, powerful.2
Camera Control. Get the perfect photo. While barely lifting a finger.
The all-new chip that empowers Apple Intelligence. And you.
A big boost in battery life
New Ultra Wide camera. Take your photos further. And closer.
Ideas and News: FASHION
Dolce & Gabbana Portofino Cuore sneakers
R14.000 ZAR
Details:
As an ode to most loved-up day of the year — Valentine’s Day — Dolce&Gabbana has reworked its iconic Portofino sneaker model. Love heart red, optical white and Nero Sicilia lend themselves to a unique, youthful sneaker with a swoon-worthy street allure. The handmade graphic-look heart element finds pride of place, in addition to the crossover DG detail, small stars and the phrase “I love you” provided in various languages each element is ironic and playful to promote fun and carefree love-filled moments.The Limited Edition sneakers are made exclusively for you and will be delivered for free within 3 weeks.
Calfskin Nappa leather upper
Flat laces
Calfskin footbed with branded label
Branded rubber sole
Item comes in themed packaging
Made in Italy
This Item cannot be returned.External composition: 100% Calfskin
Ideas and News: AUTOMOBIL
Aston Martin Vanquish
Symphony of the senses -
The new Aston Martin Vanquish honours its name with an elegant display of domination. A new front mid-mounted 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 arms the rear wheels with merciless power.
The commanding appearance of the 2-seater graces roads with unparalleled sophistication and unprecedented technology.
This is the impregnable peak of British mastery. All will be Vanquished.
Engineering and Performance - The new Vanquish is a conqueror for the ages. Engaging yet exhilarating dynamics come together to usher in a revolution of refinement and ferocity.
Power PS - 835
Top Speed MPH - 214
0-62 MPH S - 3.3
Torque Nm - 1 000
INTERIOR - At the apex of luxury and innovation, the Aston Martin Vanquish ushers in a new dawn of driving.
EXTERIOR - With its assertive presence and elegant proportions, the Aston Martin Vanquish seamlessly blends sophistication and power. Each is a uniquely crafted work of art.
Ideas and News: GADGET
FUJIFILM X-T5
Photography First -
X-T1 was originally released in 2014 to celebrate Fujifilm’s 80th anniversary.
It would go on to lead a mirrorless camera revolution.
Almost a decade and five generations later, Fujifilm’s latest imaging technology has come to X-T5, bringing photographers unrivalled image quality in a timeless, classic, and beloved camera body.
Five Generations of Technological Evolution
Fifth-generation X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor and X-Processor 5 bring the most advanced imaging technologies ever to X Series
High Resolution 40.2MP BSI Imaging Sensor
Twice the processing speed of X-Processor 4
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Feature 1 - Dial operation The essence of photography
Feature 2 - Three-way tilting LCD Versatility for all occasions
Feature 3 - 557g compact body Enhanced mobility.
Three top-plate dials - Three dials control ISO, shutter speed, and exposure compensation from the camera’s top-plate. Together with the aperture ring on most XF lenses, all exposure settings can be checked and adjusted before powering on the camera. Create with confidence and concentrate on making an image.
Lightweight, high performance - X-T5 features a five-axis in-body image stabilization (IBIS) system that provides up to 7.0 stops of compensation and a 3.69 million dot EVF with an 0.8x magnification ratio. Despite this, the camera body only weighs 557g (1.23lb). Dials and buttons provide easy operation, letting life’s most precious moments stand a chance of being documented to see another day.
Three-way tilting LCD - A three-way tilting LCD offers enhanced versatility, particularly when working at waist level or in portrait orientation. The combination of tilting LCD and center viewfinder aligns the lens, camera, and photographer on the optical axis, for a more comfortable and intuitive image-making experience.
19 Film Simulation modes inside of X-T5 digitally replicate the look of the classic photographic film stocks developed by Fujifilm for over 85 years. Reproduce the classic colors and tones that Fujifilm are known for, or add an artistic flair and start to Build Your Legacy.
White Balance - Fine adjustments can be made to Auto White Balance (AWB) by selecting one of three modes: Auto, White Priority, and Ambience Priority. Set to White Priority, white is more likely to be reproduced as white under incandescent lighting. However, when Ambience Priority is set, scenes will be photographed with the natural lighting characteristics of the scene preseved. Under incandescent lighting, this will generally result in images with warmer white tones.
AWB driven by AI technology - New deep-learning AI technology optimizes Auto White Balance performance in X-T5 by accurately identifying warm, orange-tinged colors to assist with the camera’s Auto White Balance accuracy.
Subject-detection autofocus - X-Processor 5 features subject-detection AF that is built using Deep-Learning AI Technology. In addition to providing incredible AF tracking and detection for human faces and eyes, X-T5 can now also automatically detect and track a broad range of subjects, which include animals, birds, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, airplanes, and trains. This allows photographers to concentrate on composition and creativity, confident that X-T5 will track focus accurately.
Updated AF algorithm - X-T5’s higher pixel count increases the number of phase detection pixels, which improves AF-S focusing accuracy on subjects including landscapes and portraits. The camera also incorporates an improved AF prediction algorithm, newly developed for the X-H2S, enabling stable focusing even when using AF-C.
A World of Detail 160MP Pixel Shift Multi-Shot - X-T5 features Pixel Shift Multi-Shot with the help of the Pixel Shift Combiner software, can produce a single, ultra-high-resolution 160MP image with a single touch of the shutter button. Using in-body image stabilization to shift the sensor by a half pixel between each frame, X-T5 precisely makes 20 frames to ensure every red, green, and blue pixel has the same information. The result is a final image with almost no false colors visible.
1/180,000 sec shutter speed - X-T5 has a maximum electronic shutter speed of 1/180,000, an increase of approximately 2.5 stops compared to other X Series cameras. Use it with wide apertures in extremely bright environments for more creative options, or to freeze action at the perfect moment.
ISO 125 standard sensitivity - X-Trans CMOS 5 HR has a more light-efficient pixel structure. ISO 125 – previously an extended sensitivity – is now available natively.
Supports HEIF image format - X-T5 supports the HEIF image format, which delivers 10-bit image quality in files up to 30% smaller than standard JPEGs. The next chapter in delivering high-quality results straight out of camera has officially begun for X Series.
Increased battery life - Thanks to the reduced power consumption of the X-Processor 5, the battery life for still images has been significantly increased from approximately 600 to 740 frames* compared to the X-T4.
Highly reliable, weather-resistant body - X-T5 features 56 weather-sealed points for high levels of dust and moisture resistance. It can also operate in temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F).
6.2K/30p 4:2:2 10-bit - 6.2K movies can be recorded internally at 30p in 4:2:2 10-bit color, delivering high-definition footage with rich color detail.
F-Log2 support - In addition to F-Log, X-T5 also supports F-Log2, which records an expanded dynamic range of 13+ stops.* This range is wider than current F-Log, broadening post-production potential.
RAW output via HDMI - When combined with an ATOMOS HDMI device, RAW video output from the X-T5 can be recorded as 12-bit Apple ProRes RAW at resolutions up to 6.2K and frame rates up to 29.97fps. When combined with Blackmagic Design Video Assist 12G, RAW video output from the camera can be recorded as Blackmagic RAW at resolutions up to 6.2K and frame rates up to 29.97fps.
Advanced operation and controls -
Dual SD card slots - X-T5 features dual SD card slots, both with UHS-II compatibility.
Optional accessory Hand Grip MHG-XT5 - MHG-XT5 substantially improves the ability to handhold the camera and does not need to be removed when changing a battery or SD card. An Arca-Swiss style dovetail is also elegantly machined into the bottom of the grip, making it compatible with tripod heads that use the broadly used quick-release system.
Ideas and News: APP
SoundCloud
SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40+ million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud.
Since launching SoundCloud for Artists in 2022, SoundCloud has introduced a range of updates including the new Fans tool for artists, direct messages on mobile, a new Comments tool, a global licensing deal with Merlin, and a Member Benefits expansion.
Never stop listening - SoundCloud is available on Web, iOS, Android, Sonos, Chromecast, and Xbox One.
Connect on SoundCloud - Discover, stream, and share a constantly expanding mix of music from emerging and major artists around the world.
Calling all creators - Get on SoundCloud to connect with fans, share your sounds, and grow your audience.
Thanks for listening. Now join in. - Save tracks, follow artists and build playlists. All for free.
Ideas and News: ENTERTAIN
Babel
A Taste of Luxury
Exquisite Cuisine | Impeccable Service
Menlyn Shopping Center (Opposite Moloko Menlyn) Wednesday - Sunday from 3pm till late
From lunch to late-night, this is where you’ll want to be.
Day or night, it’s always the perfect time to make memories here.
A beautiful space to match your exquisite taste.
Fuel your soul with flavors that make life worth it.
Indulge in the ultimate culinary experience
Our exquisite dishes, crafted by world-renowned chefs, are set to elevate your dining to unparalleled heights.
savor luxury like never before!
