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MIDI 2.0 Inspires

Innovation


The MIDI Association member companies that develop plugin formats – Apple (Audio Units), Avid (AAX), Bitwig (CLAP) and Steinberg (VST) are working together to  develop open-source software that will enable […]
The MIDI Association and its members provided updates on the latest developments in the major operating systems at Winter NAMM 2025. Microsoft announced updates to both MIDI and Audio at […]
The MIDI Association had a full schedule of events at the 2025 NAMM show. We will be publishing articles on each of those events , but we wanted to start […]
In our NAMM wrap up , we reported on all the exciting things that are happening in the world of MIDI 2.0. Today is a major step in the adoption […]
The MIDI Association and MIDI Showcase at NAMM 2025 continued to grow in both size and attendance at events. Over 30 companies from The MIDI Association had booths at NAMM […]
User Datagram Protocol for Universal MIDI Packets (aka Network MIDI 2.0) defines a standard way to connect MIDI devices (MIDI 1.0 and MIDI 2.0 protocol) via Ethernet and wireless LAN. […]
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    We inspire innovation

    What

    WE Do

    We are an all-volunteer, nonprofit trade association whose mission is to make it easier for everyone to create music and art digitally. We nurture a global community of creative people who share a passion for music, art and innovation.

    🎛️ Calling All Sound Innovators: 

    Shape the Future of MIDI & Music Production! 🎶

    Are you captivated by the endless possibilities of sound? Do synthesizers, MIDI protocols, and cutting-edge music technology spark your curiosity?

    Join a global community of music makers, innovators, and dreamers who believe in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

    With MIDI, we don’t just make music — we create new possibilities. Whether you’re sculpting soundscapes, developing next-gen plugins, or experimenting with expressive performance controls, your passion and creativity can help shape the future of music technology.

    Why MIDI? Why Now?

    MIDI is more than a protocol — it’s the universal language of musical devices, enabling artists across generations and genres to connect and create. From classic analog synths to immersive, multidimensional controllers, MIDI continues to evolve, empowering musicians with new dimensions of expression.

    As Herbie Hancock put it: “It’s not exclusive, but inclusive, which is the whole spirit of jazz and music.”

    What We’re Exploring:

    🎹 New standards for expressive performance, including MPE and advanced articulation profiles

    🧠 AI-driven music tools and adaptive, accessible instruments

    🔊 Seamless integration across hardware and software ecosystems

    Who We Need:

    Music producers and synth enthusiasts who live for sound design

    Developers with a passion for creative coding and music tech innovation

    Musicians who want to help test, challenge, and inspire new tools

    Accessibility advocates ready to make music creation more inclusive. 

    Come share your insights, collaborate with industry pioneers, and co-create the future of music.

    Together, we can ensure that the language of MIDI continues to evolve with the times — and the tunes.

    🎶 Ready to Join the Journey?

    Let’s build, play, and innovate — because the future of music is something we compose together.

    MIDI Stories

    Interactive Audio for Games

    The Interactive Audio SIG

    Composer Steven Horowitz is the chair of the Interactive Audio (Game Audio) Special Interest Group of The MIDI Association and the executive director of Technology and Applied Composition (TAC) program at San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Horowitz comes to SFCM after 23 years as Audio Director at Nickelodeon. 

    Creating a free MIDI Curriculum

    MIDI IN Music Education

    Lee Whitmore, Focusrite’s VP of Education has been passionate about music education his whole life. From his tenure at Berklee to his leadership at the Grammy Music Education Coalition and now chairing our Music Education Special Interest group working with SAE Latin America to create a Creative Commons curriculum for MIDI.

    They Make it all happen

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    Members

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