Mods for everyone: inMusic is opening up MPC, more new gear to coders

You may have seen Akai tease an “open-source” MPC keyboard running vibe-coded mods. But there’s more coming—a lot more. inMusic, parent of Moog, Akai, Numark, Alesis, Denon, and others, promises that many of its 22 product launches coming in January will be open to modders and developer. That suggests a sweeping change in approach for […]

The Bob Moog Foundation Archives just added 4489 items from inMusic

500 schematics, 700 letters, vintage synths, publications, personal effects from Dr. Bob, prototype models, and more: thanks to a major gift from inMusic, the Bob Moog Foundation has massively expanded its collection. It makes the history that much more whole. Here are some images to give you a glimpse.

Peter Kirn - July 27, 2026

NI after NI: which brand is where, and who owns whom

Native Instruments, iZotope, Plugin Alliance, and Brainworx being part of inMusic? That was early May; now only NI remains at inMusic. 2026′ mergers and acquisitions have come so fast, you practically need a reference to keep up. So… let’s do just that. It’s part of a larger pattern of ownership changes and layoffs across every part of the music instrument business.

Peter Kirn - July 17, 2026

iZotope is now joining founder-owned AV software house Boris FX

Peter Kirn - July 2, 2026

inMusic will acquire Native Instruments, as NI joins brands from Akai to Moog

Peter Kirn - May 8, 2026

Yep, Akai has a honkin’ huge new flagship MPC XL — gallery

Peter Kirn - January 20, 2026

The all-new Moog Messenger: a tour with synth legend Erik Norlander of Moog

Peter Kirn - June 4, 2025

Apple Music now streams in Serato, Rekordbox, djay, Rane, Denon tools

Peter Kirn - March 25, 2025

Moog Music has been bought by inMusic, alongside brands like Alesis, Akai, Numark

Peter Kirn - June 13, 2023