How Akai and Moog are embracing vibe-coded mods

November 6, 2026 Terrence O’Brien

MPC Sample and MPC Sample Key grooveboxes on a plain black background.

inMusic, the parent company of Akai, Moog, Native Instruments, and more, has decided to embrace the modding community. In an interview with The Verge, inMusic CEO Jack O'Donnell said, "We're going to provide a toolbox to the community, we're going to provide the inner workings of, say, an MPC or Sample so that people can do what they want." That "toolbox" includes making the code for devices like the recently teased MPC Sample Key open source, but also offering developers an SDK to make modifications easier and lessen the risk of bricking your beloved sampler.

While Akai is eager to see what the modding community cooks up, and has started s …

Read the full story at The Verge.

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