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The Verge
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Korg's new compact synth is also a self-playing percussion instrument.
Instead of just including a library of pre-recorded samples captured from percussion instruments like marimbas and xylophones, Korg Berlin 's Phase8 features eight 'replaceable and tunable metal resonators' that are played using electromechanical triggers. Originally developed as a collection of prototypes, Korg Berlin says the finalized version of the Phase8, demonstrated in a recent video, will go on sale some time in the first quarter of 2026.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Council to take up second reading of sewer ordinance
OTTUMWA — Sewer usage fees are anticipated to increase for residents and businesses starting in July, as the Ottumwa City Council once again will take up an ordinance establishing the fee increase. The council approved the first reading of the ordinance that would amend what is already on the books, and is encouraged to waive the final reading. If approved, the base fee would increase will increase 6.5% per year through 2031, then 4.5% until 2034. Depending on the number of units in a household — one unit is approximately 750 gallons — the rate will increase $2.28 per month for a three-unit household and $3.42 for a six-unit household, which is about three or four residents per dwelling unit. The fees will change July 1 of each year. The rate increases will be used to offset costs for parts of the sewer-separation project; the first five years' worth of increases will pay for Phase 8 Division 3, while the rates between 2030 and 2034 will be used for sewer-separation projects in the distant future. Initially, Phase 8 Division 3 was to be funded through local option sales tax, but that revenue will now go toward street repair and maintenance not associated with the project. The first reading of the ordinance change was approved unanimously. In other business: — In the consent agenda, a public hearing will be set for April 1 regarding an increase to solid waste fees for noncommercial establishments, which are reviewed every two years. The city is proposing a $1.50 increase for next year and fiscal year 2027, which will raise the rate to $24.50 per month starting July 1, and then $26 July 1, 2026. — Also in the consent agenda, there will be a public hearing set for April 1 regarding the plans, specifications and form of contract for an apron improvement project at the Ottumwa Regional Airport. The project uses grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration grants program. The estimated cost is $1 million, with only 5% of the cost being paid by the city and the remainder under the grant. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at Bridge View Center.
