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Polyend is releasing the firmware source code for its Tracker, Tracker+ and Tracker Mini grooveboxes on GitHub, alongside Tracker Community Edition 1.0 with new features like SD card sample streaming, a plugin/synth SDK, and two new synth engines (CHIP and DIRT).
Polyend has released the source code for its Tracker firmware, making its music hardware device's embedded software available to the public.
Akai is pre-releasing the MPC Sample Key with open-source firmware, encouraging the modding and vibe-coding community to build custom synths and even alternate operating systems, with an SDK and early developer access planned.
Teenage Engineering released the EP-35, a battery-powered multi-instrument amp with built-in style-based effects for guitar and vocals, Bluetooth Auracast pairing, and accessories including the amptenna FM radio and the EP-127 KO wireless MIDI pedal, priced at $399.
Storm Summoner is an open-source MIDI controller for effects pedals, featuring capacitive controls, modulation capabilities, and flexible connectivity.