MIDI.org Forum - Recent Posts https://midi.org/community MIDI.org Discussion Board en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 20:57:01 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: Reliability of USB vs 5-PIN DIN https://midi.org/community/midi-hardware/reliability-of-usb-vs-5-pin-din#post-11425 Thu, 07 May 2026 08:12:34 +0000 (USB power, USB MIDI) "This system introduces extra risk. This is not just my opinion in a vacuum, it's based on my experience working for big rock acts and dozens of Broadway shows over the past 20 years. A real power cable and 5-pin MIDI are empirically more reliable and stable. And when they fail, they fail gracefully and are easy to troubleshoot. When USB fails, it does not fail gracefully and is difficult to troubleshoot, especially in the middle of a show." (David Weiser, December 19, 2025)

]]> István https://midi.org/community/midi-hardware/reliability-of-usb-vs-5-pin-din#post-11425 RE: MIDI Powered-Unpowered Devices https://midi.org/community/midi-hardware/midi-powered-unpowered-devices#post-11424 Thu, 07 May 2026 07:59:46 +0000 I think drawing power off a 5-pin MIDI cable is a violation of the MIDI standard. This isn't guaranteed to work with all the MIDI gear on the market.

]]> István https://midi.org/community/midi-hardware/midi-powered-unpowered-devices#post-11424 RE: My journey with USB MIDI 2.0 in TinyUSB https://midi.org/community/midi-specifications/my-journey-with-usb-midi-2-0-in-tinyusb#post-11413 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:59:46 +0000 Hi Andrew, thanks. The forum seems to strip any URL I post as a new member, even in replies. Leaving the references in plain text so the thread stays useful:

  • ESP32_Host_MIDI, available on GitHub under sauloverissimo/ESP32_Host_MIDI
  • TinyUSB PR #3571 (USB MIDI 2.0 Class Driver), in hathach/tinyusb
]]> Saulo Verissimo https://midi.org/community/midi-specifications/my-journey-with-usb-midi-2-0-in-tinyusb#post-11413 RE: My journey with USB MIDI 2.0 in TinyUSB https://midi.org/community/midi-specifications/my-journey-with-usb-midi-2-0-in-tinyusb#post-11411 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:29:09 +0000 Hi Saulo, 

I have been on an exactly similar journeys as yours departing from AM_MIDI2.0Lib, tusb_ump, and  ProtoZOA. My focus is on developing embedded hardware for controller such as the 2350, and have completed prototyping.  I also considering the teensy4.1 for its audio/dsp capabilities but with Zephyr as a side project. I found your midi2 project on github, and its great that you have developed a layered approach separating transport and application. Already followed this. 

I am keen to reach out to share ideas, discuss this common topic, and collab where feasible on embedded Midi 2.0. Particularly in pushing audio/dsp capabilities. 

Jason

]]> Jason Hector https://midi.org/community/midi-specifications/my-journey-with-usb-midi-2-0-in-tinyusb#post-11411 RE: My journey with USB MIDI 2.0 in TinyUSB https://midi.org/community/midi-specifications/my-journey-with-usb-midi-2-0-in-tinyusb#post-11409 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:18:06 +0000 Saulo - as your new to the forum it has dropped the links - can you please readd them to the post - thanks!

]]> Andrew Mee https://midi.org/community/midi-specifications/my-journey-with-usb-midi-2-0-in-tinyusb#post-11409 My journey with USB MIDI 2.0 in TinyUSB https://midi.org/community/midi-specifications/my-journey-with-usb-midi-2-0-in-tinyusb#post-11408 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:59:06 +0000 Hello, my friends. I'm Saulo, writing from Brazil, (Brasília, Capital).

It's been a few months since I started working hard on implementing USB MIDI 2.0 on embedded systems. My starting points were Andrew Mee's AM_MIDI2.0Lib (MIDI 2.0 protocol), AmeNote's tusb_ump, and Mike Kent's ProtoZOA (embedded and USB), along with the official specs. My interest in this topic came from work I've been doing for a few years on MIDI transports for ESP32 (<a href=" removed link " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ESP32_Host_MIDI). Along that path, I've been learning a bit about embedded architecture and the transport layer, especially USB.

It took many weeks of testing against Linux and Windows hosts, reading through M2-104-UM and the USB MIDI 2.0 Class Definition paragraph by paragraph. Last month I reached a stable version using TinyUSB, both Device and Host modes, validated first on RP2040 and then on Adafruit Feather RP2040 Host (Pico SDK, CMake). After testing across several devices, I opened the upstream PR: <a href=" removed link " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> removed link .

Since then, I've been running a local branch based on the PR to keep the work moving. And that's the reason for this post: to see if others are on the same path and find allies here in the forum to push embedded MIDI 2.0 forward. So far, on my bench, I've enumerated on RP2040, RP2350, ESP32, Nordic nRF52840, and SAMD21. All of them enumerated cleanly on both Windows MIDI Services and Linux.

One angle in particular has been getting special attention: Teensy, Daisy Seed, and ESP32-P4. These are hacker-friendly boards with real audio processing capability. The experiments on these three are well under way, and this axis, where MIDI 2.0 meets real embedded audio, is where I'm going deeper.

It's been a really good experience. I'm excited about where this is going, and it would be great to find others walking a similar path.

]]> Saulo Verissimo https://midi.org/community/midi-specifications/my-journey-with-usb-midi-2-0-in-tinyusb#post-11408 What kind of security features should I expect in a studio space for rent? https://midi.org/community/midi-news-stories/what-kind-of-security-features-should-i-expect-in-a-studio-space-for-rent#post-11397 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:07:06 +0000 Security is a top priority when you are a solo practitioner. Most reputable salon suites for rent offer advanced security features that you might not get in a standard storefront. This typically includes 24/7 keycard access, which ensures that only tenants and their guests can enter the building after hours. Inside your specific studio space for rent, you usually have your own heavy-duty lock, allowing you to leave your expensive tools and products behind without worry. Many facilities also have 24-hour video surveillance in the hallways and common areas. Knowing that your salon suites for rent are in a secure, well-monitored building gives you and your clients peace of mind, especially during late-evening appointments. This safety factor is a major reason why many professionals prefer a managed studio space for rent over a stand-alone shop, as the collective security of the building protects everyone’s livelihood.

]]> Misbah Misbah https://midi.org/community/midi-news-stories/what-kind-of-security-features-should-i-expect-in-a-studio-space-for-rent#post-11397 Why Does Instagram Growth Vital? https://midi.org/community/getting-started-with-midi-1/why-does-instagram-growth-vital#post-11396 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:43:18 +0000 In today’s digital-first world, Instagram growth is essential for anyone looking to build a strong online presence. Whether you're a creator, influencer, or business, simply having an account is not enough—you need consistent growth to stay relevant and competitive. Growing on Instagram means expanding your reach, increasing followers and engagement, and strengthening your credibility, all of which play a crucial role in long-term success.

]]> Theodore Levi https://midi.org/community/getting-started-with-midi-1/why-does-instagram-growth-vital#post-11396 RE: Question about simultaneous identical event types https://midi.org/community/creating-with-midi/question-about-simultaneous-identical-cc-event-types#post-11395 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:28:19 +0000 Perfect! That's what I thought initially. Since I only deal with software, I forget sometimes that there are physical limitations that influenced the original MIDI specs

]]> Jason https://midi.org/community/creating-with-midi/question-about-simultaneous-identical-cc-event-types#post-11395 Claude plays MIDI https://midi.org/community/creating-with-midi/claude-plays-midi#post-11394 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:27:04 +0000 I have recently discovered a very cool project (not mine). Please check it out!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Sbbf874YWQ
GitHub: https://github.com/mikeborozdin/vibe-composer-midi-mcp

]]> Sema https://midi.org/community/creating-with-midi/claude-plays-midi#post-11394