Akai and Moog owner opens its gear to AI-coded mods
Sorted AI1d agoinMusic, parent of Akai, Moog and Native Instruments, plans to open-source the code for devices such as the teased MPC Sample Key and offer developers an SDK so mods carry less risk of bricking hardware, CEO Jack O'Donnell told The Verge. It is seeding devices to developers, plans a reset option so people can experiment without losing their setup, and will let musicians hack 22 new products at NAMM. O'Donnell said tools for modders "wasn't on our task list five weeks ago". Erica Synths, Polyend and Behringer have also opened code, while Elektron bans links to modified firmware on its forums, citing the risk of bricked machines.
Why it matters: When customers can vibe-code changes to your product, walling them off may cost more than shipping an SDK and a safe reset. If you sell software or devices, decide which parts you will open and how you will protect support and warranty.
The Verge ↗AI-assisted, reviewed by Sorted AI
▲ 0
0 comments