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2025 MIDI Innovation Awards Commercial Hardware

Here are the 2025 Commercial Hardware entries. 

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Say hello to the Misa Quadwave: a reimagined digital guitar merging captivating stage freedom, robust design, and low-latency synth control for unparalleled creative expression.
MIDILLI lets you design your own MIDI controller: custom size, controls, and features. Integrates with all MIDI gear and includes built-in MIDI routing.
X MAX is the flagship crossover keyboard from MIDIPLUS, combining stage performance and music production capabilities to offer an exceptional experience for musicians.
TITAN Q6 is a 14-in/16-out audio interface with new analog and digital circuits. Its innovative digital OTG-IMAX transmission delivers up to 140dB dynamic quality.
UP is a controller compatible with popular DAW, expandable up to 32 channels, offering touch-sensitive motorized faders with 10-bit accuracy.
Rhodes in association with Dave Starkey and Cyril Lance developed a midi system for the analogue Mk8 tine piano
Bringing the power of the open MIDI standard to modular synthesizers by using MIDI data alongside traditional CV and Gate signals within modular synth patches.
Portable, customizable MIDI CC controller with precision faders,LED encoders & 8-layer presets. Instantly compatible across platforms—no drivers needed. Control music, video, & lighting effortlessly.
SPOKE is a simplified way to create capacitive-touch MIDI interfaces using any conductive object or material.
Unlock seamless MIDI control with CME H4MIDI WC: a compact USB host interface offering 8-in/8-out connectivity, advanced routing, Bluetooth expansion, and pedalboard-friendly design.
The A-88MKII MIDI offers creative tools for today’s keyboard-based musicians, and has been updated to include a preview of the MIDI 2.0 Piano Profile functionality.
Intuitively microtune any MIDI synth, and experiment with pitch in new ways.
A new standard for professional stage controllers: top-tier hammer action, advanced MIDI 2.0 integration, deep software connectivity, and a refined user interface.
Aline is a sequencer that combines generative and traditional engines in multiple layers, those layers can be creatively composed for performance and studio
MC8 PRO brings unmatched flexibility, compatibility, and clarity to MIDI foot control — featuring vibrant new displays and built-in Bluetooth MIDI for true wireless freedom.
The MFC1 is a versatile, fully mappable MIDI floor controller that works seamlessly with any standard MIDI device.
The flagship digital wind instrument with our most advanced DuoEngine™ synthesizers, highly expressive controls and robust built-in speakers.
Wireless Bluetooth and versatile interfaces boost creator productivity.
Transform your smartphone in a wind instrument with zefiro, the smallest MIDI USB-C breath controller! For enthusiasts and PROs alike!!
MTC-30 is a product for synchronizing MIDI instruments, videos and lights.
The LC-1X+ is a single channel RGB LED and 128 channel DMX lighting controller. It enables you to control your lighting like an instrument!
Always in key, instantly ready to play – Gamma is a mini synth and MIDI Controller with a unique layout and personality unlike any other.
jamcorder is a new transformative way to record your digital piano. truly set & forget, you never need to hit record.
A MIDI controller based on an innovative, patented key arrangement, to enable real-time playing of very fast melodies and rhythmic patterns.
A SID synthesiser : MIDI in, 2 SIDs, Audio out
Kassiopeia is a 4-channel DC interface that lets you control motors, solenoids, LEDs, and more. Tap, shake, vibrate, and move objects to create sound.
Keystage is the first keyboard to adopt the MIDI 2.0 Property Exchange, putting unparalleled integration and control at your fingertips.
37-key MIDI controller with built-in FM synth, RGB pads, sequencer, arpeggiator, assignable controls, wireless function with battery, and USB-C port.
Roto-Control is a revolutionary motorized MIDI controller for software and hardware. Finally, the compact and customizable MIDI controller you’ve been dreaming about is a reality!
TuneTap is a popular music and rhythm machine for young users. It helps simplify the creative process and allows users to quickly participate in the creation process and feel the joy of music and creation more intuitively.
Bento is a portable sampling production lab. Sample, sequence, and perform with it’s internal audio engine and/or external MIDI synths.
Montage M combines several powerful sound generating engines and extensive parameter control, empowering customers to shape a huge variety of sounds.
Verbera is a standalone, hardware-based convolution reverb pedal — with Instant IR loading, stunning tweakability, and boundless sonic range.
COSMOLAB is a MODULAR DEVELOPER KIT based on the Electrosmith’s DAISY DSP Platform. Is intended for makers, developer, rapid prototyping and educational.
Grid is a modular, fully open-source MIDI controller. With customizable software and diverse control elements, you can shape it entirely to match your unique workflow.
The Neoharp is the intuitive digital instrument for those who dream of playing. Accompany yourself and impress friends in minutes, not years.
MORTRIX, the game-changing MIDI foot controller, boasts a 7” touchscreen, modern user interface, extensive connectivity, and unparalleled workflow efficiency.
The MSC-01 converts MIDI Note/PC signals to serial commands, controlling playback of up to 127 videos on MedeaWiz Sprite 4K media players.
The NUX NTK MIDI keyboards are versatile 37/49/61-key USB-powered MIDI controller designed to provide seamless integration with your DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) and virtual instruments.
Cosmo transforms inclusive, multi-sensory switches into wireless MIDI controllers, enabling learners of all abilities to create, play, and perform music through interactive, accessible experiences.
The Demon Box is a triphonic system of 33 inductors transforming spatialized EMF from anything from a magnet to a hairdryer into multiple sonorific channels.
BeatBuddy 2 is the ultimate drum machine in pedal form. Studio-quality sounds, intelligent playback, and velocity control—perfect for players who want real drums, no drummer.
All Mesh Head Portable Digital Drum with a Compact Design, and Unique Sound Module Design With Mobile Device Connectivity.
Tonova is a powerful MIDI Breath Controller & Digital harmonica Packed with 4 harmonica modes, 24 instrument voices, pitch bend , pressure-sensitive & built-in speaker.
Stay in the flow with our next-generation MIDI keyboard controller. Seamlessly control instruments, effects, and your DAW. Plus, get the benefits of MIDI 2.0.