How Akai and Moog are embracing vibe-coded mods
inMusic, parent of Akai and Moog, is open-sourcing device code and providing SDKs to support the modding community.Summary
inMusic, the parent company of Akai, Moog, Native Instruments, and others, is embracing the modding community. CEO Jack O’Donnell told The Verge that the company will provide a toolbox, including open-source code for devices like the MPC Sample Key and an SDK, to help developers modify products without bricking them. While reliability for stage performers remains a priority, inMusic plans to offer a reset button for experimentation. At NAMM, its Creator Lab will let musicians hack 22 new products, including Moog devices, by building a platform for analog circuit modifications. This move follows similar open-source initiatives from Erica Synths, Polyend, and Behringer, marking a rapid industry shift. Elektron has expressed concerns about modified firmware potentially damaging instruments, but inMusic believes embracing the community is the only viable path forward.
(Source：The Verge)