Akai to release MPC Sample Key with open-source firmware
Akai is preparing to launch the MPC Sample Key, a device featuring open-source firmware designed to support community-driven modifications.
Key points
- The MPC Sample Key will feature open-source firmware.
- The device includes a keyboard, pitch wheel, and modulation wheel.
- Unlike the MPC Key 37, the Sample Key does not have pads.
- Akai is providing early access to developers to encourage custom firmware.
The full story
Akai is preparing to release the MPC Sample Key, a device that will feature open-source firmware. While the product has not yet been formally announced, the company is reportedly providing early access to hackers and custom firmware developers to encourage community-led modifications. [19]
The device is expected to run a version of the software used in the MPC Sample, though the software will be adjusted to support the hardware's specific layout. This layout includes a traditional keyboard, a pitch wheel, and a modulation wheel. [19]
The MPC Sample Key differs from higher-end models like the MPC Key 37 in its physical configuration. Specifically, the Sample Key does not include performance pads; instead, the device is designed for users to play back samples using the keyboard. [19]
By offering open-source firmware, Akai aims to engage with the growing community of developers who create custom firmware and modifications for music production hardware. [19]
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