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Akai and inMusic are officially part of the opensource family! This week Akai/inMusic posted their Open source Releases, an archive of the open source code for the LInux enviromnet that the MPC and AKai force line of product run on.
Hopefully they are developing a brand new OS to debut this year at NAMM alongside the rumored Akai Force “G2”, only time will tell.
But first lets talk about the Github news.
Heres a rundown of what we know so far.
This is esepcially exciteing for us as we talked about certain strategies they should embrace to still keep the minds and hearts of the community involved. you can check our our post here
(They listened!)
What inMusic Actually Published on GitHub
inMusic created their Github account on ovember 3 making them officially part of the open source community, o November 4 they dropped the “az0x-open-source” and the “edisksd” repositories.
Devices Supported
MPC G1 Devices v3.10 (X, X SE, Live, Live II, One, One+, Key 37, Key 61, Force);
MPC G2 Devices v3.10 (XL, Live III, One G2, Key 37 G2); MPC Sample v1.3.0
What the GitHub Release Is Not
Ok so here’s what this is not
This repo is not the MPC OS or firmware base OS access. This is asimple licese ompliance publication to develop open source components,
nothing that alters the underlying operating system.
but dont let that be discouraging,
this completely opens the current MPC line up to
further custom development.
This means you can use and modify these components and build your own environment for the hardware.
Akai has essentially let us see what’s under the hood ,
and though a little outside of my expertise, I’m kindof intrigued.
The Force G2 Leak: What’s Confirmed
Akai Force G2 - Reddit Hoax Or Akai Teaser?
Apparently these Force leaks are real!, Here is what we know and what we can look foward to
Spec* Specs
Called Force G2
Comes in White colorway
Impossible to buy, release on January 2027
Verified by multiple sources "MatthewCreating (-youtube), “Marcus Elbow on Facebook ,
$1,599 price tag
What to Watch: NAMM and the Creator Lab
We already know the Akai Force will be making a debut at NAMM 2027, the qestion is: “What OS will it be running”
I have a strong feeling akai needs to ship a completely new OS or bring the integration features it prommised seven eyars ago if the device is to compete with all of the open source news and excitement. Shipping a version of this device with the same OS as the MPC XL
Either way some things I’d personally love to see on the new force are :
quicker way of making keygroups, something that could instantly create the keygroup when browsing samples.
timestretch algorithm inside of keygroups, its possible in drum tracks, why not on keygroups.
One shot samples arent going anywhere anytime soon
More default scales liek Hirajoshi, Balinese, Neopolitan, Persian
Strum and other variations
13th chords in harmonize with ALL harmonics
CHord inverstions like Drop 2 chords etc.
I believe Akai has the ability to completely knock people soscks off.
My guess is that they will completely rebuild force OS and make sure the audio engine is tight, top notch and competes with the MPC XL line.
Perhaps even make it compatible with some of the DJ controllers in the inMusic lineup of products.
The $1,599 January 2027 Price is Real, Why the Community Proved the Demand First
Price tag is a little higher than Force G1 however that is to be expected.
One of the bigger questions is whether or not the device will be ‘moddable’ or simply another product to be rolled out as scheduled.
The mockba/Hakai proved the community and the demand exists. With over 100 custom hardware verified plugins theres clearly a community around the Akai Force that inMusic and Akai are embracing.
The biggest question is,
will it be akai’s first fully open source release?
or will we have to wait for the Akai Sample Key?
Eithe way, we’re here for it..
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