MPC Sample Key
An upcoming portable sampling key device from Akai, belonging to the MPC series. It runs open-source firmware, allowing customization by the community.
Timeline (last 90 days)
Akai did not disclose the specific scope of the open source (whether all code or only some modules).
Akai teased the new MPC Sample Key on Instagram.
The Verge exclusively obtained images and details of the MPC Sample Key.
Akai has not yet announced the release date or price of the MPC Sample Key.
Judging from the leaked images, the MPC Sample Key is a compact device with buttons and knobs, possibly focused on sampling and sequence editing.
Akai's MPC Sample Key will ship with open-source firmware and has already been given in advance to the hacker and custom-firmware developer community for exploration.
The MPC Sample Key has not yet been officially released, and specific specifications have not yet been announced.
The MPC Sample Key is positioned as a portable sampling key device.
Akai has not yet disclosed the specific open-source license terms and community collaboration mechanism for the MPC Sample Key's open-source firmware.
Akai chose to let the community access the device before the MPC Sample Key's release, hoping that mod projects will debut alongside the launch.
All Facts (10)
Akai did not disclose the specific scope of the open source (whether all code or only some modules).
50%UnverifiedThe Verge exclusively obtained images and details of the MPC Sample Key.
50%UnverifiedAkai has not yet announced the release date or price of the MPC Sample Key.
50%UnverifiedJudging from the leaked images, the MPC Sample Key is a compact device with buttons and knobs, possibly focused on sampling and sequence editing.
50%UnverifiedAkai chose to let the community access the device before the MPC Sample Key's release, hoping that mod projects will debut alongside the launch.
50%UnverifiedAkai's MPC Sample Key will ship with open-source firmware and has already been given in advance to the hacker and custom-firmware developer community for exploration.
50%UnverifiedThe MPC Sample Key has not yet been officially released, and specific specifications have not yet been announced.
50%UnverifiedThe MPC Sample Key is positioned as a portable sampling key device.
50%UnverifiedAkai has not yet disclosed the specific open-source license terms and community collaboration mechanism for the MPC Sample Key's open-source firmware.
50%UnverifiedAkai teased the new MPC Sample Key on Instagram.
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