2026 MIDI Innovation Awards Commercial Hardware
Here are the 2026 Commercial Hardware entries.
Click on the name of the entry for more details.
Fingersonic Keys
Fingersonic Keys is a pocket-sized smart MIDI keyboard that lets anyone play, learn, sample sounds, and create music anywhere with built-in speaker and app support.
S32
A standalone MIDI processor and macro controller with 32 high-resolution knobs, stackable MIDI effects, flexible routing, and built-in LFO modulation.
MIDI Pro 3
The world’s most expressive MIDI guitar, combining ultra-fast tracking, MPE expression, touch controls, programmable finger pads, MIDI Arm technology, and premium craftsmanship.
ZONA
ZONA is a MIDI control pad with four-finger multitouch and pressure sensing. Each touch reports X, Y and Z, mapped to any DAW or hardware.
X8H MAX
The X8H MAX features intelligent scale modes and high-quality multi-style tones including traditional folk timbres, suitable for diverse creation and performance scenarios.
TITAN Q4
TITAN Q4 is an 8-in/8-out audio interface with 32-bit/192kHz support, built-in Bluetooth aptX-HD, a firmware virtual channel matrix that enables offline signal routing.
Future Impact Bass Guitar Synthesizer
A comprehensive 4-oscillator monosynth and effects pedal, triggered by audio (with ultra-low latency) or MIDI, which can also drive external synths.
midiBeam V2 Wireless MIDI Interface
MIDI connection wirelessly: TX02 transmitter with DIN MIDI input (powered by 2 AAA batteries) and RX02 USB receiver. MIDI output over DIN and USB.
midiBeam 4Control USB Interface & MIDI Expression/Footswitch Controller
The 4Control has two stereo jack socket inputs for expression pedals and/or footswitches. Data from these can be merged into the MIDI stream.
Traktorino
An open-source DIY MIDI controller kit for DJs, offering expandable hardware, customizable firmware, LED feedback, and seamless integration with Traktor and any MIDI-compatible software.
MidiCard Plus V2
The MidiCard Plus V2 is a tiny credit-card sized class-compliant USB C piano keyboard housed on a small purple PCB.
H12MIDI Pro
The H12MIDI Pro is a compact standalone MIDI brain with 6x USB host, 6x TRS MIDI I/O , advanced routing, filtering and mapping
Loom – Multidimensional MPE MIDI Controller
A multidimensional MPE controller from Aodyo Instruments: one multitouch surface plays as keyboard, ribbon, strum, pads or faders, with every finger independently expressive.
Faderpunk
Faderpunk, the open source 16 channel MIDI and CV modulator that runs apps, becoming your studio centerpiece with sequencers, LFOs, and generators.
Mystrix 2 Smart Controller
Mystrix is an expressive, hackable, portable smart MIDI controller combining MPE, touch, motion, sequencing, and community customizable software into one flexible creative platform