Akai is embracing vibe-coded mods with an open-source MPC

Akai is embracing the modding community by giving early access to the MPC Sample Key, an open-source 37-key device that will run tweaked software from the MPC Sample and allow users to add custom synths, including Native Instruments Massive. The company is also planning to open-source the entire MPC Sample platform, which could bring community features to the regular MPC Sample. CEO Jack O'Donnell stated that inMusic brands will be seeding early devices to developers and open-sourcing software and an SDK. This move could potentially democratize access to the device and enable users to create custom firmware and OSes.