New MMA Members and New MMA Specs
Planned Major Update to MIDI Technology Attracts New Members to the MIDI Manufacturers Association (MMA)
Los Angeles, CA, November 6, 2018 – The MIDI Manufacturers Association (MMA) announced that Ableton,
Standardized in 1983, MIDI 1.0 has adapted over the years to support all operating systems and communication protocols, but its core specifications have stayed the same. This initiative updates MIDI with in-demand options: auto-configuration, new DAW/Web integrations, extended resolution, increased expressiveness, and tighter timing — all while maintaining a high priority on backward compatibility. This major update of MIDI will support the development of a new generation of interconnected devices and preserve the relevance of existing MIDI 1.0 devices.
“Our goal is to assemble a diverse group of companies of different sizes and business models and help them come to
Any company can join the MMA to participate or keep abreast of the development of MIDI technology.