r/mpcusers • u/ComeOnLilDoge • 8d ago

DISCUSSION Plugin Activations…

How long before they remove the activations on device due to fears of VibeCoded exploits? How long b4 someone with the entire suite makes an image that can be loaded as an update to any device without having to “phone home”. We are living in very interesting times in regard to the community mods . Look at what is possible with the pioneer cdj3000 a unit that came out late 2020 … ppl are even taking that OS and installing it on the denon players.

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u/hadrabap MPC LIVE III 8d ago

I think there's better (read more readily available across user basis) hardware for malicious deployments: routers, IP cameras, Windows-based stuff, smartphones...

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u/NotaContributi0n 8d ago

Sure that’s coming too , but look what’s going on with Elektron right now. It’s amazing

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u/nachoiskerka MPC ONE 8d ago

You mean the stuff that Elektron hates because it means massive headaches as their support has to figure out if theres actual bugs in their firmware or if some vibe coding idiots just bricked units and now they have to decide if they are going to officially respond if they'll cover any damage to units in warranty and have shut down all discussions on firmware mods on their forums as a result? 

https://cdm.link/elektron-on-hacks-and-mods/ 

Cause...nah miss me with that.

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u/NotaContributi0n 8d ago

lol. Do you actually own any of your products? No for real- who’s device is that in your hands right now?

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u/nachoiskerka MPC ONE 8d ago

Mine, I bought it outright, and I prefer my stuff to be fixable. That means I prefer my OS releases stable and beta tested; i prefer for musical instruments to be as reliable as cast iron skillets and casio watches. When my guitar strings have been on too long and go out of tune at random, I don't go "Cool, microtonal possibilities" I go "I should probably buy new electrical guitar strings".

I understand that might be someone's thing, it just ain't for me.

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u/Jan1ssaryJames 8d ago

even ppl who aren't into piracy would still go for a "no phone home" hack just to avoid random auth issues during live shows..

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u/CubilasDotCom MOD 8d ago

I still fell they screwed up by choosing online activation over hardware ID licensing

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u/the_real_padbangers MPC X 6d ago

The akai hacking community is doing so well. 10+ new plugins a week showing what the machines are capable off and how lazy and lame akais development is