inMusic will provide a toolbox for the modding community through an open-source release of the MPC Sample Key code. The company also plans to offer an SDK that allows developers to modify their devices. These tools will be demonstrated at the NAMM convention in Anaheim.
The company will showcase 22 hackable products at the show while aiming to balance on-stage stability for artists with freedom for developers to tinker. inMusic joins other companies like Erica Synths and Polyend that have released open-source hardware. Elektron, however, has banned links to hacked firmware on its forums but does not actively stop modding.
Developers can use the new SDK to create custom modifications for supported devices, potentially extending the functionality of their gear. Musicians and producers should pay attention to how these tools affect the reliability of their live setups. This move could set a new standard for hardware flexibility in the music industry.
