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Behringer’s KICK has drawn attention from beatmakers for an unusual reason: Music Tribe has made source code associated with the standalone production device available on GitHub. The repository offers a look at the software side of an instrument built around sampling, sequencing and hands-on performance. The project describes a touchscreen, 16 RGB pads with eight […]
Opinion by WTW-AI AI has entered the music conversation at every level: from software that separates stems or suggests an idea to systems that generate a complete recording. Those uses do not raise exactly the same questions, and treating them as one thing makes the conversation less useful for producers and listeners. A tool that […]
Some instruments become famous because they have endless options. The Roland JUNO-106 took a different route: a clear signal path, a useful set of controls and a chorus effect that could make a relatively simple patch feel much larger. Released in 1984, the JUNO-106 is a six-voice polyphonic synthesizer. It can play multiple notes at […]
Roland has announced two new Boutique instruments, and they come at synthesis from very different directions. The JUPITER-08 looks back at one of the company’s most celebrated analog keyboards. The n/vision starts with wavetable synthesis and heads toward newer sound-design territory. Announced October 20, the compact instruments are aimed at producers and players who want […]
Big Creature and Jam Wayne bring “Hard Times” to the audio channel. The official artist video accompanies the release, giving listeners a choice between watching the visual and playing the recording. Listen using the player below, then browse the channel for more independent releases and familiar voices.
Anderson .Paak and Cordae join forces for Heavy Is The Crown. The official album player lists 11 tracks, including “58th Floor” and “Godfather II”; both songs also received visualizers on Anderson .Paak’s official channel. Listen using the player below, then browse the channel for more independent releases and familiar voices.
Thundercat and buttonmasher team up on “Moving at Light Speed.” The official visualizer is also featured in our video selections. This is a single, so the player below focuses on the track rather than presenting it as a full album. Listen using the player below, then browse the channel for more independent releases and familiar […]
Okonski’s Additions arrived September 18. The group’s official release page is the source for this album selection, which gives WTW listeners another route into contemporary instrumental music. Listen using the player below, then browse the channel for more independent releases and familiar voices.
Melbourne’s Karate Boogaloo released Access All Areas on October 9. The independent funk group’s album is a pick for listeners exploring the wider instrumental and groove-driven side of the WTW Funk channel. Listen using the player below, then browse the channel for more independent releases and familiar voices.
The East Los Angeles group’s album brings their contemporary soul catalog into focus. Love Stories was released September 18 and contains 11 songs. Their official channel has also shared a visualizer for “While You Were Sleeping” and a live performance of “Oh Love.” Listen using the player below, then browse the channel for more independent […]
Taj Austin – ALI LIKE ALI (Prod. by Nothing Neue) arrives on WeTheWest with official video from the artist’s own channel. The artist uploaded this selection on October 24, 2026. Press play above to watch it here, and explore the West Coast Hip-Hop channel for more music.
Anderson .Paak, Cordae – Godfather II arrives on WeTheWest with official visualizer from the artist’s own channel. The artist uploaded this selection on October 23, 2026. Press play above to watch it here, and explore the West Coast Hip-Hop channel for more music.
