Akai previews MPC Sample Key with open-source firmware for modders

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Akai has not formally announced the MPC Sample Key yet, but it is already showing off the device to the modding community. The company plans to give hackers and custom firmware developers early access, and the unit will ship with open-source firmware. The device is expected to run a version of the software found on the MPC Sample, adapted for a traditional keyboard, pitch wheel and modulation wheel. Unlike the higher-end MPC Key 37, it has no pads, so users trigger samples directly from the keys.

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