TechAkai embraces community mods with an open-source MPC

Akai has given developers early access to its unannounced MPC Sample Key, showcasing vibe-coded community mods. The keyboard-based device will have open-source firmware, and demonstrations include added synths and a custom operating system. Akai also plans to open-source some software and provide an SDK.

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