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SUMMARY:MIDI In Music Education
DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to raise awareness about MIDI in education at schools (secondary\, college and university\, and pro schools)\, MIDI Musical Instrument manufacturers and Dealers who sell MIDI products. \nSAE Mexico\, The NAMM MIDI Fund and The MIDI Association\nSAE Mexico has been selected to create a MIDI In Music Education curriculum in both English and Spanish by the MIDI Association. \nSAE Mexico have a unique relationship with Coursera\, the massive open online course provider so the curriculum and certification will be available at no charge. \nAll of the materials created for The MIDI In Music Education curriculum will also be provided under a Creative Common license. \nThis means that Universities\, Schools\, Dealers and digital musical instrument manufacturers can include portions of the MIDI Association materials without any concerns about copyrights or licenses by just a simple Creative Commons attribution.
URL:https://midi.org/event-calendar/midi-in-music-education
LOCATION:Anaheim Convention Center | Front of Hall A | The MIDI Association Booth 10302\, 800 W Katella Ave\, Anaheim\, CA\, 92802\, United States
CATEGORIES:MIDI In Music Education,NAMM
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ORGANIZER;CN="The MIDI Association":MAILTO:info@midi.org
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251102T180000
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SUMMARY:Tokyo Musical Instrument Expo 2025
DESCRIPTION:Tokyo Musical Instrument Expo\, a comprehensive\, customer-participation musical instrument experience event based on the concept of “See\, Listen\, Play\, and Hit! \nThe MIDI Association will have a booth featuring the latest in MIDI 2.0 developments and the winners of the 2025 MIDI Innovation Awards\, \nEnjoy the Ultimate Musical Instrument Experience!”\, is set for its third edition\, expanding its instrument categories and venue area! \nHeld annually in the fall\, this festival will bring together a wide variety of new products\, coveted gems\, and innovative instruments from exhibiting brands\, including guitars\, synthesizers\, drums\, orchestral instruments\, and digital pianos.  \nThis event will be even more powerful than ever\, allowing a wide range of musical instrument enthusiasts\, from beginners to professionals\, to fully experience playing instruments. \nIn addition\, there will be talks and live performances by renowned artists on stages in each area\, workshops in the seminar room\, and a live concert in the Science Hall. There will also be sales at exhibitor booths\, where you might find limited-edition products and bargains. \nWhether you’re looking to try out various instruments\, improve your live stage and music production skills\, find useful information for school club activities\, or simply want to experience an artist’s performance\, this premium\, fascinating two-day event is a must-see!
URL:https://midi.org/event-calendar/tokyo-musical-instrument-expo-2025
LOCATION:Tokyo Science Museum\, 2-1 Kitanomaru Park\, Tokyo\, Chiyoda-ku\,\, 102-0091\, Japan
CATEGORIES:MIDI Innovation Awards,Trade Shows
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ORGANIZER;CN="The MIDI Association":MAILTO:info@midi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251027T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20251027T200000
DTSTAMP:20250904T180022Z
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SUMMARY:MIDI Innovation Awards 2025 at The Kakehashi Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Artware hub\nFounder Ikutaro Kakehashi established the new “Artware hub” with the aim of creating a “live space where people can experience live sounds created by electronic technology.” \nThis event will feature demonstrations of both MIDI 2.0 products\,  a technical talk from AMEI and MIDI Association developers and demonstrations of the winner of the 2025 MIDI Innovation Awards. \nThis event is not open to the public\, but we will cover it in an article as soon as we return from Japan.
URL:https://midi.org/event-calendar/midi-innovation-awards-2025-at-the-kakehashi-foundation
LOCATION:The Kakehashi Foundation\, 3 Chome-14-3 Nishiwaseda\,\, Shinjuku\, okyo\, 169-0051\, Japan
CATEGORIES:MIDI Innovation Awards,Trade Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T110000
DTSTAMP:20250530T161850Z
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SUMMARY:Music Accessibility Webinar June 5th 10 AM Pacific
DESCRIPTION:Date: Youtube Premier On Saturday June 10\, 2025 at 10 am Pacific \n\n\n\nThe Music Accessibility Special Interest Group will host a Youtube Premier on June 5th at 10 am Pacific time. The primary focus is on discussing advancements in making music creation more accessible for individuals with disabilities\, along with updates and demonstrations from various organizations involved in this initiative. \nParticipants \n•   Haim Kairy – Arcana \n•   Mike @ AmeNote \n•   Tim Yates \n•   Jay Pocknell \n•   Leon (rwxMusic) \nAgenda Overview \n•   Introduction and updates from MASSIG \n•   Presentation by Tim Yates from Drake Music on the Sony Hackathon \n•   Jay Pocknell from RNIB discussing accessibility in music technology \n•   Haim Kairy’s presentation on collaboration with Better Maker \n•   Discussion on Arkana Strum\, an accessible music instrument \n•   Insights from Mike @ AmeNote on MIDI 2.0 and accessibility \n•   Q&A session \nChapters \n1.  Introduction by Haim Kairy (00:00:23) \nHaim Kairy welcomes everyone to the MIDI accessibility webinar hosted by the Music Accessibility Standards Special Interest Group. \n2.  Agenda Overview (00:01:15) \nHaim outlines the agenda\, introducing speakers and topics such as the Massey Group\, Tim Yates’ Sony hackathon\, and Jay Pocknell’s discussion on accessibility in music notation. \n3.  Tim Yates on Sony Hackathon (00:18:20) \nTim Yates from Drake Music discusses the Sony hackathon\, focusing on accessibility and collaboration between various groups to develop accessible instruments. \n4.  Jay Pocknell on Accessibility Developments (00:29:03) \nJay Pocknell shares highlights of accessibility developments in music technology and accessible music notation\, including insights from the Audio Developer Conference. \n5.  BetterMaker Collaboration (00:30:02) \nHaim discusses a collaboration with BetterMaker to create accessible audio gear\, demonstrating voice control and feedback features for visually impaired users. \n6.  Arkana Strum Presentation (00:42:50) \nHaim showcases the Arkana Strum\, an accessible instrument for individuals with disabilities\, detailing its features and the journey from concept to implementation. \n7.  MIDI Association Updates (01:00:13) \nMike from the MIDI Association discusses MIDI 2.0 and its impact on accessibility\, including bidirectional connections and new profiles for accessibility features. \n8.  Q&A Session (01:06:21) \nThe session opens up for questions from the audience\, discussing topics like the physicality of music creation and barriers to accessibility. \n9.  Closing Remarks and Resources (01:13:04) \nHaim concludes the webinar\, providing resources for further engagement with the Music Accessibility Standards Special Interest Group. \nMASSIG Introduction and Updates \n•   Haim Kairy introduced the webinar\, highlighting MASSIG’s role in advocating for music accessibility. \n•   Discussed biweekly and now weekly meetings\, collaborations with musicians\, producers\, technologists\, educators\, and engineers. \n•   Highlighted the initiative to create demos and standards for accessible music tools. \nSony Hackathon Overview by Tim Yates \n•   Tim Yates shared insights on the Sony Hackathon held in the UK\, focusing on accessible music instruments. \n•   The event involved six teams led by Para Orchestra musicians\, supported by Sony engineers and academics. \n•   Emphasized the importance of co-design in developing accessible solutions. \n•   Highlighted ongoing projects and collaborations resulting from the Hackathon. \nAccessibility Developments by Jay Pocknell \n•   Jay Pocknell discussed recent accessibility advancements in mainstream music technology and music notation. \n•   Shared video clips and demos featuring voice and Braille technologies. \nBetter Maker Collaboration \n•   Haim Kairy detailed a collaboration with Better Maker to create accessible audio gear. \n•   Discussed developing voice control and feedback for Better Maker hardware using MIDI and AI speech recognition. \n•   Highlighted the successful demo tested by Stevie Wonder. \nArkana Strum Presentation \n•   Haim Kairy presented the Arkana Strum\, an accessible music instrument designed for individuals with disabilities. \n•   Discussed the development process\, accessibility features\, and the impact on music education. \n•   Emphasized the goal of creating an inclusive instrument for various abilities. \nMIDI 2.0 and Accessibility by Mike @ AmeNote \n•   Mike discussed advancements in MIDI 2.0\, emphasizing bidirectional connections and discoverability of accessibility features. \n•   Shared ongoing efforts to develop MIDI specifications aimed at increasing accessibility in music. \nQ&A Session \n•   Addressed questions about the physical and non-physical aspects of music creation. \n•   Discussed the role of technology in overcoming barriers to music creation and the importance of accessibility in both hardware and software. \nLinks and Resources \n•   MIDI Association – MASSIG \n•   Drake Music \nThe webinar emphasized collaboration across various sectors to enhance accessibility in music creation\, with several projects and future initiatives highlighted to continue this important work.
URL:https://midi.org/event-calendar/music-accessibility-webinar-june-5th-10-am-pacific
LOCATION:The MIDI Association Youtube Channel
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Special Interest Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T100000
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SUMMARY:MIDI and Music Education: Expanding Access and Engagement Worldwide
DESCRIPTION:Event: MIDI In Music Education Working Group Presentation and Webinar \n\n\n\nThe MIDI Association will host an education-focused webinar\, bringing together music educators\, industry leaders\, and students to discuss new initiatives and expand engagement with MIDI in education globally. \n\n\n\nFeatured Participants\n\n\n\n\nDr. Lee Whitmore – Focusrite Group\, MIDI Association Executive Board Member\n\n\n\nJennifer Amaya – Riverside City College\, Coyle School of the Arts\n\n\n\nIsaac De La Mora – SAE Institute Mexico\n\n\n\nAthan Billias – The MIDI Association\n\n\n\n\nAgenda Highlights\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction of the new MIDI Association charitable programs\n\n\n\nLaunch of a MIDI education materials grant program\n\n\n\nShowcase of music education efforts at Riverside City College\n\n\n\nCall to action for deeper involvement in the Association’s working groups\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Chapters and Key Moments\n\n\n\n1. Introduction by Dr. Lee Whitmore (00:00:03)\n\n\n\nDr. Whitmore welcomed attendees and introduced the goals of the meeting\, emphasizing the importance of industry-educator collaboration. \n\n\n\n2. Webinar Agenda Overview (00:01:12)\n\n\n\nThe agenda focused on new MIDI education programs and projects like Riverside City College’s music tech initiatives. \n\n\n\n3. Launch of New Education Materials (00:02:58)\n\n\n\nNew MIDI education resources were announced\, developed in collaboration with SAE Institute Mexico\, aiming to increase accessibility and inclusivity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. Curriculum Development with Isaac De La Mora (00:04:30)\n\n\n\nIsaac De La Mora shared progress on a bilingual (English and Spanish) MIDI curriculum tailored for Latin American educators. \n\n\n\n5. A Global Distribution Platform (00:05:32)\n\n\n\nThe MIDI Association is partnering with Coursera to distribute these educational resources globally\, reinforcing the importance of multilingual support. \n\n\n\n6. Educator Engagement and Bilingual Access (00:08:16)\n\n\n\nFlexible integration into existing curriculums was discussed\, alongside strategies to reach educators and students in Latin America. \n\n\n\n7. Riverside City College’s NAMM Involvement (00:11:15)\n\n\n\nJennifer Amaya highlighted student participation in the NAMM Show and their upcoming associate’s degree in music industry studies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8. Student Roles and Real-World Experience (00:16:56)\n\n\n\nStudents took hands-on roles at NAMM\, including booth management and performance—providing invaluable industry exposure. \n\n\n\n9. Event Challenges and Coordination (00:18:40)\n\n\n\nJennifer described challenges in logistics and coordination with Yamaha and other partners—valuable learning moments for students. \n\n\n\n10. Reflections and Future Planning (00:22:46)\n\n\n\nLooking ahead\, the group discussed ideas for MIDI-related competitions and further integration of student engagement in future events. \n\n\n\n11. Global Perspective with Athan Billias (00:26:38)\n\n\n\nAthan shared the MIDI Association’s mission to democratize music education through global partnerships and open-access resources. \n\n\n\n12. Call to Action (00:27:10)\n\n\n\nDr. Whitmore and Athan closed the webinar with a call for broader involvement in MIDI’s educational working groups and outreach projects. \n\n\n\nGet Involved\n\n\n\nEducators\, developers\, and institutions are invited to contribute to MIDI’s educational mission. Whether through curriculum design\, language translation\, or local outreach\, your participation can help broaden the reach of music technology education around the world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit: MIDI In Music Education Special Interest Group to learn more and join the MIDI in Education community.
URL:https://midi.org/event-calendar/midi-and-music-education-expanding-access-and-engagement-worldwide
LOCATION:The MIDI Association Youtube Channel
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Special Interest Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T110000
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SUMMARY:The Power of MIDI in Music Education
DESCRIPTION:SAE Mexico has been selected to begin work on The MIDI Association’s MIDI In Music Education curriculum by the NAMM Foundation. \nThey will provide the curriculum materials in both English and Spanish and have a unique relationship with Coursera\, the massive open online course provider. \nAll of the materials created for The MIDI In Music Education curriculum will be given away under a Creative Common license. This means anyone is free to take the materials\, modify and adapt them for whatever purpose that is needed. Universities can include portions in their already existing materials without any concerns about copyrights or licenses.
URL:https://midi.org/event-calendar/the-power-of-midi-in-music-education
LOCATION:The MIDI Association Youtube Channel
CATEGORIES:MIDI In Music Education,Special Interest Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="The MIDI Association":MAILTO:info@midi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T110000
DTSTAMP:20250430T182040Z
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SUMMARY:MASSIG Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Host Haim Kairy from Arcana Instruments\, Jay Pocknell from Sound Without Sight\,  Tim Yates from Drake Music and others as they discuss the latest developments on music accessibility.  \nArticles from The MIDI Association on Music Accessibility
URL:https://midi.org/event-calendar/massig-webinar
LOCATION:The MIDI Association Youtube Channel
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Special Interest Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T180000
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SUMMARY:Able Assembly at Berklee College of Music
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open. \nThe conference registration fee is $125 and includes: \nIf You Attend In Person: \n\nSessions at Berklee College of Music in Boston\nAn opening reception on April 11\nLunch on April 12 and April 13\nAccess to recorded sessions and supporting materials after the event has concluded\nAdmission to the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education’s (BIAAE) Digital Learning Series\, 12 monthly webinars and workshops with hands-on teaching strategies that will be offered from May 2025 through April 2026; and\nThe opportunity to earn 18 professional development points(Opens in a new window).\n\nIf You Attend Online: \n\nLivestream access to keynotes and some workshop sessions\nAccess to exclusive curated pre-recorded sessions and supporting materials by luminaries in the field\nDay-ending synthesis discussions with opportunities to engage with the presenters\nAdmission to the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education’s (BIAAE) Digital Learning Series\, 12 monthly webinars and workshops with hands-on teaching strategies that will be offered from May 2025 through April 2026; and\nThe opportunity to earn 18 professional development points(Opens in a new window).\n\nSchedule\nFull schedules and session information are posted. You can access it with the drop-down menu. \nAccessibility\nSynchronous sessions will be live-captioned and American sign language–interpreted. Asynchronous sessions will be captioned. \nRegistration is now open.
URL:https://midi.org/event-calendar/able-assembly-at-berklee-college-of-music
LOCATION:Berklee College of Music\, 1140 Boylston Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Special Interest Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250321T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250321T131500
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SUMMARY:IASIG/IGDA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:31st Annual IASIG Town Hall\nSession Title: 31st Annual IASIG Town Hall- Day/Time: Friday\, March 21st\, 12:15 pm\, Duration: 60-Minute Special Event \n\n\n\nTom Poole  (Director\, JUCE / ADC) \nDave Berol  (Audio / Voice Director\, Surfaceink Product Design & Development) \nPat Scandalis  (CEO/CTO\, moForte Inc) \nAthan Billias  (MIDI Association Executive Board\, MIDI2Marketing) \nSteve Horowitz  (Audio Director\, IASIG/GAI) \n\n\nLocation: Room 3024\, West Hall \nDate: Friday\, March 21 \nTime: 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm \nPass Type: All Access Pass\, Core Pass\, Summits Pass\, Expo Pass\, Audio Pass\, Indie Games Summit Pass – Get your pass now! \nTrack:Special Event \nFormat: Special Event \n\n\nWant to improve game audio workflow or the professional audio tools available to you? Join fellow game audio educators\, sound designers\, composers\, audio programmers\, and other audio professionals at the Interactive Audio Special Interest Group (IASIG) Town Hall. Get an update on current IASIG efforts\, and share your own ideas\, suggestions\, and recommendations for improving the state of the art in audio for interactive media. If you do audio\, come and be heard. The IASIG works as a Special Interest Group in both The MIDI Association and the International Game Developers Association representing Game Audio Developers in those organizations. \n\n\n\nhttps://schedule.gdconf.com/session/31st-annual-iasig-town-hall/911429
URL:https://midi.org/event-calendar/iasig-igda-town-hall
LOCATION:Moscone Center\, 747 Howard Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Game Developers Conference,IASIG
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250320T210000
DTSTAMP:20250316T174431Z
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SUMMARY:IASIG/IGDA Party at Game Developers Conference
DESCRIPTION:IGDA is hosting a party at Game Developers Conference 2025 and The MIDI Association and IASIG are participating. The event will be at the Children’s Creativity Museum\, 221 Fourth Street right next to GDC. \nThe event is open to IGDA members. \n 
URL:https://midi.org/event-calendar/iasig-igda-party-at-game-developers-conference
LOCATION:Game Developers Conference\, 747 Howard St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Game Developers Conference,IASIG
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T150000
DTSTAMP:20250228T202432Z
CREATED:20250228T200552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T202432Z
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SUMMARY:IASIG/IGDA Roundtable Talk
DESCRIPTION:Developing Deeper Player Engagement and Emotional Connection Through Sound and Design Roundtable (Presented by the IGDA)\nWednesday: IASIG/IGDA Roundtable Talk\, (Wed 2-3pm Room 301 South Hall) \nThe IASIG is dedicated to the art and technology of sound in games. Sound is a large part of what makes games fun and memorable. Why do certain pieces of music trigger strong memories and emotions? Why are organizations like the SF Symphony and others performing game music in the concert hall? Why does that one sound effect keep playing in your head? And what is it about the sound of a warp pipe that gets you excited for the adventure to come? \nHosted by the Interactive Audio Special Interest Group\, this engaging roundtable discussion will focus on bringing together folks from all parts of the development community. This roundtable brings together composers\, sound designers\, game designers\, Narrative Designers\, animators\, programmers\, producers\, and anyone else involved with game production and design. \nClassical California’s Jennifer Miller Hammel (Host/Curator/Producer of Arcade) and SF Conservatory’s Steve Horowitz (ED\, SFCM’s TAC program) will open up the floor for you to discuss the latest in sound and design with a focus on how great moments from game audio history can inform future game production. \nHow can the satisfying crunch of snow under a boot keep you moving forward? How can iterative design enhance player retention? How can adaptive audio add to the players sense of immersion? Let’s come together to develop a deeper understanding of each other’s art\, process and pipeline. \nDeveloping Deeper Player Engagement and Emotional Connection Through Sound and Design Roundtable
URL:https://midi.org/event-calendar/iasig-igda-roundtable-talk
LOCATION:Moscone Center\, 747 Howard Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Game Developers Conference,IASIG
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T180000
DTSTAMP:20250228T201944Z
CREATED:20250228T195345Z
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SUMMARY:Interactive Audio SIG Networking Meet Up At GDC
DESCRIPTION:IASIG is an organization in partnership with the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) and the MIDI Association (TMA) that brings together experts to share their knowledge and help improve the state of the art in audio for games\, websites\, VR content\, and other interactive mediums. Our members share tips and techniques\, study trends\, and create reports and recommendations that game developers\, tool makers\, and platform owners use to create better products.
URL:https://midi.org/event-calendar/interactive-audio-sig-networking-meet-up-at-gdc
LOCATION:Moscone Center\, 747 Howard Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Game Developers Conference,IASIG
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T113000
DTSTAMP:20250430T182205Z
CREATED:20241124T001606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T182205Z
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SUMMARY:MIDI Innovation Awards Winners 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the winners of the 2024 MIDI Innovation Awards.  \nOur MIA winners have participated in Synth Fest UK 2024\, Music China 2024\, ADC 2024 and now join NAMM 2025 to show off their products.  \nThe MIDI Innovation winners will be featured in Booth 10504 for all three days of the 2024 NAMM show thanks to our partnership with NAMM.  \nJoin Jean Baptiste Thibeaut from Music Hackspace and Martin Keary (host of the 2024 MIDI Innovation Awards Show) as they introduce the winners of  the 2024 MIDI Innovation Awards.  \n2024 MIDI Innovation Award Winners \n\nArtistic/Visual Project or Installation- Particle Shrine\nSoftware Prototypes/Non-Commercial Products- Audio Modeling UniHub MIDI\nCommercial Software Products- Midinous\nHardware Prototypes/Non-Commercial products-GEP Contraption\nCommercial Hardware Products- Arcana Strum\n\n2024 MIDI Innovation Award Judges \n\nMichele Darling\nMark Isham\nBian Liunian\nMoldover\nJeff Rona\nMichael Strickland
URL:https://midi.org/event-calendar/midi-innovation-awards-winners-2024
LOCATION:Anaheim Convention Center | Front of Hall A | The MIDI Association Booth 10302\, 800 W Katella Ave\, Anaheim\, CA\, 92802\, United States
CATEGORIES:MIDI Innovation Awards,NAMM,Special Interest Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="The MIDI Association":MAILTO:info@midi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250124T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250124T170000
DTSTAMP:20250430T182213Z
CREATED:20241124T001606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T182213Z
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SUMMARY:MIDI In Music Education and SAE Mexico
DESCRIPTION:SAE Mexico has been selected to begin work on The MIDI Association’s MIDI In Music Education curriculum by the NAMM Foundation. \nThey will provide the curriculum materials in both English and Spanish and have a unique relationship with Coursera\, the massive open online course provider. \nAll of the materials created for The MIDI In Music Education curriculum will be given away under a Creative Common license. This means anyone is free to take the materials\, modify and adapt them for whatever purpose that is needed. Universities can include portions in their already existing materials without any concerns about copyrights or licenses.  \nJoin members of the MIDI In Music Education SIG as they explain the details of the curriculum and share the first few lessons.  \nProfessor Jennifer Amaya- Associate Professor of Audio & Music Technology at Riverside City College Coil School for the Arts \nCarlos Barraza – Academic Director of SAE \nAthan Billias- MIDI Association Executive Board \nRoberto de la Peña- Audio Program Director SAE Mexico \nKeith Mason- Coordinator of Music Technology at Belmont University \nSteve Horowitz-Executive Director Of Technology And Applied Composition at San Francisco Conservatory of Music \nLee Whitmore- Vice President B2B & Education\, Americas at Focusrite Group\, Chair MIDI In Music Education SIG
URL:https://midi.org/event-calendar/midi-in-music-education-and-sae-mexico
LOCATION:Anaheim Convention Center | Front of Hall A | The MIDI Association Booth 10302\, 800 W Katella Ave\, Anaheim\, CA\, 92802\, United States
CATEGORIES:MIDI In Music Education,NAMM,Special Interest Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240921T113000
DTSTAMP:20240911T154014Z
CREATED:20240818T162358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T154014Z
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SUMMARY:MIDI Innovation Award Show 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us as our esteemed panel of judges review and discuss the three finalists in each of the five categories of the MIDI Innovation Awards and selects a winner for: \nArtistic/Visual Project or Installation \nSoftware Prototypes/Non-Commercial Products \nCommercial Software Products \nHardware Prototypes/Non-Commercial products \nCommercial Hardware Products
URL:https://midi.org/event-calendar/midi-innovation-award-show-2024
LOCATION:The MIDI Association Youtube Channel
CATEGORIES:MIDI Innovation Awards
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ORGANIZER;CN="The MIDI Association":MAILTO:info@midi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240321T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240321T134500
DTSTAMP:20240225T220201Z
CREATED:20240225T180045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T220201Z
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SUMMARY:30th Annual IASIG Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Since its inception in 1994\, the IASIG has been driven by a selection of audio-focused volunteers with the goal of uniting the audio hardware and software industries with creators\, researchers\, and educators in order to push for the state-of-the-art for the industry. \nWant to improve game audio workflow or the professional audio tools available to you? \nJoin fellow game audio educators\, sound designers\, composers\, audio programmers\, and other audio professionals at the Interactive Audio Special Interest Group (IASIG) Town Hall. \nThe IASIG works as a Special Interest Group in both The MIDI Association and the International Game Developers Association representing Game Audio Developers in those organizations. \nSteve Horowitz (Audio Director\, IASIG/Game Audio Institute) \nTom Poole  (Director\, JUCE / Audio Developers Conference) \nDave Berol  (Audio / Voice Director\, Surfaceink Product Design & Development) \nAustin Smith  (Content Manager\, Sound Designer & Composer\, Game Audio Institute/Blackwater Soundworks) \nPat Scandalis  (CEO/CTO \, moForte Inc\, MIDI Association MPE WG Chair) \nLocation: Room 3002\, West Hall \nDate: Thursday\, March 21 \nTime: 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm \nPass Type: All Access Pass\, Core Pass\, Summits Pass\, Expo Pass\, Audio Pass\, Indie Games Summit Pass – Get your pass now!
URL:https://midi.org/event-calendar/30th-annual-iasig-town-hall
LOCATION:Game Developers Conference\, 747 Howard St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:IASIG
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240320T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240320T180000
DTSTAMP:20240301T225752Z
CREATED:20240301T225752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T225752Z
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SUMMARY:Collective Creativity in Game Design & Music
DESCRIPTION:Games and sound go together like macaroni and cheese. Sound is a large part of what makes games fun. So\, what are some of the hot button issues that game designers need to know about the process of creating game sound — and what do audio folks need to know about game design and production? Good questions! \nThis roundtable brings together composers\, sound designers\, game designers\, animators\, programmers\, producers\, and anyone else involved in the production process. Organizers open up the floor and discuss the latest and greatest trends in games\, as well as the most common production roadblocks. Let’s come together to develop a deeper understanding of process and pipeline. \n  \nCooperative Design Roundtable: Collective Creativity in Game Design & Music (Presented by the IGDA) \nSteve Horowitz  (Audio Director\, IASIG/GAI) \nLocation: Room 211\, South Hall \nDate: Wednesday\, March 20 \nTime: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
URL:https://midi.org/event-calendar/collective-creativity-in-game-design-music
LOCATION:Game Developers Conference\, 747 Howard St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:IASIG
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240322T170000
DTSTAMP:20240301T225718Z
CREATED:20240225T170716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T225718Z
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SUMMARY:Game Developers Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 38th annual Game Developers Conference (GDC)\, taking place March 18-22 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco\, delivers the game industry’s greatest source of content and connections—with innovative exhibitors\, awe-inspiring technology\, and powerful talks led by game developers who live and breathe this industry. \nGame devs and industry experts who attend GDC 2024 can expect the return of many activities and events that make the Game Developers Conference the place to be for game developers. Attendees can attend a comprehensive selection of lectures\, panels\, and roundtable discussions\, tour the GDC Expo to check out companies’ latest products and solutions\, and head to the GDC Play area to try the newest indie sensations before they come out. \nIn addition\, the Independent Games Festival and the Game Developers Choice Awards will take place live on Wednesday\, March 20—with a simultaneous broadcast in the event app and on the GDC Twitch channel.
URL:https://midi.org/event-calendar/game-developers-conference
LOCATION:Game Developers Conference\, 747 Howard St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:IASIG
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