Who Gets to Build the Future of Music Gear?

Last week we talked about musicians using AI to modify, repair and get more out of the gear they already own. This week, we're taking that idea a step further. Behringer has been making headlines with open-source projects for its KICK production device and IGNITE sequencer. It's an interesting development, especially when you look at what's happening with projects like the M-VAVE FM-1, Erica Synths LXR-02 and the wider interest in open firmware. Could we be heading towards a future where musicians don't just buy an instrument or piece of hardware, but get to help shape what it becomes? We'll look at what's actually being opened up, what the community might be able to do with it, and some of the questions that come with the idea. Who maintains the software? Who fixes the problems? And does open source really give musicians more control? Who gets to build the future of music gear: the manufacturers, the musicians, or the community around them? Join the conversation and let us know what you think. Artist find of the week, check this out: https://freshwatermedia.bandcamp.com/album/take-in-the-sight-of-the-sky Thanks to our Patrons who support what we do: Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen Setzepfandt Lars Haur - Audionaut Producer Jonathan Goode - Audionaut Producer Join the conversation: 💌 [email protected] 🐤 Twitter @Audionautic 📸 Instagram: @audionauticsounds 📡Discord: https://discord.gg/dT9qUHWnT Sunwarper: https://sunwarper.com​​​​​​ Kh3rtis: https://kh3rtis.com #Audionautic #OpenSource #MusicTech #Behringer #Synthesizers #ElectronicMusic #MusicProduction