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Akai courts modders with early access to unannounced MPC Sample Key

Original: The MPC Sample Key isn't even formally announced yet, but Akai is already showing off what the modding community is cook

Akai is giving modders and custom firmware developers early access to its unannounced MPC Sample Key device, before any official launch. The company is showcasing what the modding community is already building, including projects made through vibe coding. Commenters see it as a notable embrace of hackers and custom firmware developers rather than a crackdown, and the pre-announcement openness is drawing attention.

Why now: People are excited that Akai is openly embracing the modding community around a product that has not even been formally announced.

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• The MPC Sample Key isn't even formally announced yet, but Akai is already showing off what the modding community is cooking up through vibe coding. Akai has decided to embrace the explosion of hackers and custom firmware developers by giving them early access to the device,… · verge@www.urbanmind.net · 8

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