Akai is releasing the MPC Sample Key with open-source firmware, embracing the modding community by giving hackers and custom firmware developers early access. The device is similar to the MPC Sample but replaces pads with a traditional keyboard layout, though it lacks the pads found on the higher-end MPC Key 37.
Background
Akai Professional is a well-known manufacturer of music production hardware, particularly famous for their MPC (Music Production Controller) line of beat-making devices. The company has been expanding its MPC Key product line with varying configurations.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Oct 29, 2026 at 05:34 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10