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Akai Gives Developers Early Access to MPC Sample Key and Previews Community Mods

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Akai has given developers early access to its unannounced MPC Sample Key for modding and is previewing community-built synth additions and a custom operating system. The device will have open-source firmware, and Akai says community features will also reach the regular MPC Sample. The previews show mods built using AI-assisted coding. inMusic CEO Jack O’Donnell told The Verge that inMusic brands would support modders through early device access, open-sourcing some software, and providing a software development kit.

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Akai previews vibe-coded mods for its open-source MPC Sample KeyThe Verge · AI

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  1. The Verge · AI
    Akai previews vibe-coded mods for its open-source MPC Sample Key

    Akai is showing community-built, vibe-coded synth mods for the MPC Sample Key, an unannounced device that will have open-source firmware. Its clips demonstrate added synths and a custom OS, and say community features will also reach the regular MPC Sample. CEO Jack O’Donnell told The Verge that inMusic brands would support modders through early device access, some open-source software, and an SDK.

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