Akai opens upcoming MPC Sample Key to modders with open-source firmware

Akai is giving hackers and custom firmware developers early access to its upcoming MPC Sample Key, a 37-key version of its budget-friendly MPC Sample that will have open-source firmware. The device has not been formally announced, but Akai is already showcasing mods the community has built using AI-assisted 'vibe coding'. It will likely run software similar to the MPC Sample.