Modern synthesizers are powerful, expressive instruments, but they are often built around visual feedback. Screens, menus, LEDs, soft buttons, and multi-function controls can make it difficult or impossible for blind and low-vision musicians to fully explore, program, and perform with electronic instruments independently. Researchers and artists connected with the SynthAccess project at New York University […]

May Is MIDI Month 2026 was a busy and meaningful month for The MIDI Association. Across MIDI.org, the month’s articles highlighted a clear theme: MIDI is not only a technical standard, but a growing global community focused on interoperability, accessibility, education, creativity, and the future of music technology. From Berlin to Boston, from accessibility summits […]

As part of May Is MIDI Month 2026, The MIDI Association presented a new MIDI In Music Education webinar focused on expanding access to music technology learning for students, teachers, schools, and the broader music products industry. The webinar highlights the growing importance of MIDI as a practical teaching tool. MIDI is not just a […]

The MIDI Association participated in Microsoft Ability Summit 2026, joining accessibility professionals, technology companies, educators, researchers, assistive technology developers, and disabled creators from around the world for Microsoft’s annual event focused on accessibility and inclusive design. Now in its 16th year, the summit has grown into one of the largest events dedicated to accessibility in […]