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The 2025 MIDI Innovation Awards

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What are the midi innovation awards?

The MIDI Innovation Awards, established in 2021, celebrate groundbreaking advancements in MIDI  technology.

Organized collaboratively by The MIDI Association, NAMM, and Music Hackspace, the awards highlight innovative products and projects that utilize MIDI 1.0 and 2.0 in novel ways, emphasizing MIDI’s role in fostering musical creativity.

This year we had a record number of entries. The 121 entries are presented below. 

The awards are open to individuals, artists, and companies working with MIDI to develop innovative products or interactive experiences. Categories include:

  • Commercial Hardware Products
  • Commercial Software Products
  • Prototypes and Non-Commercial Hardware Products
  • Prototypes and Non-Commercial Software Products
  • Artistic/Visual Projects or Installations
  • NEW: Best MIDI 2.0 product (across all categories)

Winners gain opportunities to present their innovations on a global stage, with prizes such as exhibition spaces at major events like the NAMM Show, and Music China. They also receive support from The MIDI Association for developing MIDI 2.0 prototypes.

The MIDI Innovation Awards are also proud to work with partners including Sound On Sound, the world’s leading music technology magazine, contributing prizes and press coverage for the competition.

Timeline
  • March 18th: Registrations opened
  • July 08th, 2025: Registrations closed
  • July 14th, 2025: Voting starts
  • August 04th, 2025: Voting closes, Finalists announced,
  • Judges rank the finalists as First Place, Second Place and Third Place
  • September 25th, 2025: 10 am Pacific on Andrew Huang’s Youtube Channel – Winners revealed

    View All The 2025 MIDI Innovation Awards Entries by Category



    The 2025 MIDI Innovation Award Judges

    Michele Darling

    Assistant chair of the Electronic Production and Design Department at Berklee College of Music.

    Bian Liunian

    Chinese Erhu musician, composer and musical director of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Closing Ceremony and the CCTV New Year’s Gala, one of the most watched television programs in the world.

    Moldover

    Musician and instrument designer and is widely recognized as the godfather of controllerism.

    Lucas Cantor Santiago stands smiling with arms crossed in front of a large audio mixing console at Abbey Road Studios, with an orchestra visible through the glass window behind him.

    Lucas Cantor Santiago

    Lucas Cantor Santiago is a composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and author.

    He finished Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony with Artificial Intelligence, the ‘completed’ symphony is regularly performed around the world.

    Michael Strickland Photo

    Michael Strickland

    Specialized Faculty in Music Technology at Florida State University and an active member of both the MIDI In Music Education and the Music Accessibility Standard Special Interest Groups of The MIDI Association.


    View All MIDI Innovation Awards Entries (from all years) in Alphabetical Order

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    Radical Musical Superpowers in an instant! The holographic musical instrument designed for everyone.
    Virtual Piano helps you learn chords and scales interactively — the fastest way to understand harmony and improve your musical skills.
    Uses your facial expression to create chords. Smile for happy music, frown for sad music. Play a MIDI note and augment it with your mood.
    1on1 Piano is an app that sends MIDI, Video, and audio through a call, enabling users to play each other’s digital instrument with perfect sound.
    The MVP is an intuitive and affordable MIDI-controlled hardware solution for time-synced video and lighting, catering to the 90% of performers who can’t afford the equipment and labor traditionally necessary.
    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.
    Abacusynth is a kinetic synthesizer inspired by an abacus. Its playful interface allows anyone to explore synthesis and timbre, regardless of their musical experience.
    GSequencer play, capture, create and automate music
    Roland’s world-class sounds in a high-performance wind instrument that responds to the dynamics and expression worthy of professional woodwind and brasswind players.
    The Aeros Gold Edition revolutionizes looping with silent switches, parallel/sequential modes, and unmatched MIDI integration for limitless musical exploration and performance.
    Its hard to find the right AI model for musical tasks. Our open repository of GenAI models for music to makes them easy to find.
    AIR delivers intuitive MIDI and CV control with a simple gesture-based interface—housed in natural wood for a seamless blend of form and function.
    AirBending transforms your hand gestures into MIDI messages using your Mac’s built-in camera. This allows you to play your instruments with greater expressiveness.
    High-quality multi-timbral GM sound library suitable for first-time users interested in DAW and DTM
    Zildjian is proud to introduce a series of revolutionary electronic drum kits, featuring groundbreaking cymbal trigger technology. Introducing Zildjian ALCHEM-E… an immersive, elevated, electronic experience.
    Aline is a sequencer that combines generative and traditional engines in multiple layers, those layers can be creatively composed for performance and studio
    Import existing synth audio plugins to Android platform and use them as virtual MIDI devices
    Animoog Galaxy is a multidimensional sonic, visual, and spatial experience designed by Moog Music specifically for Apple Vision Pro.
    Animoog Z is an inspiring 16-voice polyphonic synthesizer that invites you to explore new concepts of multidimensional sound design and performance.
    Anukari is a synthesizer based on an interactive 3D physics simulation. Drag and drop physics components like masses and springs to design instruments/effects.
    Anyma Omega, a powerful hybrid polyphonic and multitimbral synthesizer based on physical modelling synthesis, allowing to create new sound universes inspired from the real world.
    Our smartphones could be used in so many creative ways. This prototype scratches the surface and makes your digital software sound more analog.
    Arcana Strum integrated in MIDIable to provide a revolutionary remote learning experience
    The Arcana Strum: A groundbreaking, inclusively designed music instrument empowering individuals with disabilities to engage in music education and creative expression seamlessly
    A portable arpeggiator, sequencer, and synth with MIDI over DIN, USB, and Bluetooth, CV/Gate, and I/O bridging between wireless, wired, and modular gear.
    AudioCipher is a MIDI Generator Plugin that turns words into melodies and chord progressions, in your key signature and rhythmic style of choice.
    MIDI Vault is the first MIDI + Audio file management plugin, bridging the gap between initial sparks of inspiration and later phases of song development.
    Audiotool’s cloud-based digital audio workstation (DAW) taking advantage of Midi 2.0 in the web to enable real time collaboration
    Autotune for Drummers is a drum stick that corrects the timing of drum hits in real time keeping the drummer always in sync.
    Full stroke key position sensors for keyboards, providing greater musical expression for MPE or MIDI 2.0 synthesizers,and accurate emulation of acoustic piano key responses.
    Bace transforms your voice into a MIDI controller.
    BC01 is a compact 3-in-1 MIDI device that serves as a customizable breath controller, input for expression pedal / knobs, and programmable MIDI buttons.
    Innovative MIDI sequencer that uses a “Pizza”-like circular interface to give you granular control over any beat division.
    A huge LED-Beat-Counter for Live Performances
    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.
    Bento is a portable sampling production lab. Sample, sequence, and perform with it’s internal audio engine and/or external MIDI synths.
    Empowering the next generation’s musical IQ by simplifying music learning and creativity. Solve musical puzzles on your mobile device from your MIDI instrument!
    We gamify music learning and composition to make it fun, social and inclusive, with no need for music instrument ( MIDI instrument over USB – optional).
    World’s first pedal that combines both footswitch and expression pedal functionalities in a single unified form factor with BLE MIDI capability and auto-mode switching.
    The myTRACKS is a toy-like sequencer, sampler, and drum machine designed to bring the magic of music creation everyone.
    The BOSS EV-1-WL provides wireless foot control for anything that can receive CC messages via Bluetooth® MIDI. In addition, USB and MIDI TRS connectivity are offered for wired control of computer music software and standard MIDI devices.
    Panning sounds in 3D, based on MIDI (Note) information – from flying arpeggios in Dolby Atmos to subtle movements in stereo
    Browser-powered music education & performance software helping people learn faster, play better, and create freely with virtually limitless control over every aspect of live performance.
    Calliope is a future-looking experimental fully AI-powered MIDI-based DAW in your browser. An environment for computer-assisted MIDI music composition streammable to any MIDI device.
    One program to rule them all: MIDI patchbay/router, setlist manager, digital mixer, software instrument and effects host, PDF music score display, multitrack audio player
    The Casiotone CT-S1000V gives your music a brand new voice: Its own. Along with 800 stunning Tones and a wealth of musical tools, the CT-S1000V features new Vocal Synthesis technology that brings your words to life.
    CREATE COMPLEX CHORD SEQUENCES WITH JUST ONE FINGER NO PRIOR MUSIC SKILLS OR KNOWELDGE REQUIRED
    Through a revolutionary interface design, Chord Board is a fundamentally new way to make music, accessible to everyone and inspiring at every level.
    Discover Chorda by Artiphon: an expressive MIDI controller that lets you create music by strumming chords, tapping melodies, and creating rhythms with intuitive, touch-sensitive pads.
    The Ultimate MPE Chord Machine. Chordjams is a creative real-time compositional assistant for Windows, Mac and iPad
    CHROMOLA is an audio visual synthesis application. It combines MIDI input and output, with computer vision to create a recursive synesthetic creative experience.
    CineGrand2 is a hybrid modelling piano collection which fully supports MIDI 2.0. Also we built special technology based on MIDI 2.0
    Circle Guitar is an electric guitar fused with a MIDI-programmable sequencer, enabling musicians to create entirely new rhythms, textures, and sounds.
    Clarii mini is a new form of wind instrument. With its intuitive design, audio technology, and realistic sounds, Clarii makes performing music easier than ever.
    The flagship digital wind instrument with our most advanced DuoEngine™ synthesizers, highly expressive controls and robust built-in speakers.
    The world’s first hybrid MIDI Thru box with a unique combination of high-precision wired and ultra-low latency Bluetooth MIDI through in-house developed WIDI technology
    Fusing gaming design with musical capabilities, CMPSR is an expressive musical interface that enables everyone to play beats, chords and melodies with ease.
    ConnectThroughMIDI is a tool that empowers real-time musical collaboration between people — linking MIDI devices across setups, skills, and abilities for expressive shared creation.
    Controlla XYZ turns your phone into a spatial audio input device. Control any 3 parameters in your DAW by moving your phone in 3D space.
    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.
    COSMOLAB is a MODULAR DEVELOPER KIT based on the Electrosmith’s DAISY DSP Platform. Is intended for makers, developer, rapid prototyping and educational.
    Count-Me-In allows the audience of a musical event to use their mobile phones and become part of the show!
    A stylish necktie with magical musical powers! It’s a wearable musical instrument as well as a MIDI control surface and effect modulator!
    Cristalonde is an intuitive gestural MIDI and CV controller bringing expressive, acoustic-like instrumental gestures into modern electronic music and live performance setups.
    Meet your cyber matrix controller. Cybery is a compact but versatile pedal manager that helps you keep everything in order.
    Simulated environments with delightful interactions that produce MIDI imbibed with natural motion.
    DataBass is a hybrid upright bass blending acoustic feel with digital power through MIDI control, live sample triggering, looping, and expressive tools for modern bassists.
    DAWn Audio allows artists anywhere in the world to work together live, even if they’re using different DAWs. With our middleware approach, we’ve created a “DAW-network” by utilizing MIDI and audio streaming to replicate in person co-creation.
    The Demon Box uses a proprietary system of inductors to translate EMF into sound to make anything from a cell phone to a hairdryer musical.
    The DigiBrass Tilt is the most natural translation of trumpet play into MIDI. Breath, fingerings, articulation, vibrato… all natural. Embouchure… smoothly replaced with gentle tilt.
    DigiShow is open-source software for live performances and art installations, offering intuitive control of audio, lighting, robotics, and interactive devices.
    DigitAize smart violin is the first digital violin of its kind, a fully integrated solution allowing real-time capture of playing gestures.
    Digital Flex Accordion is a compact, lightweight, wireless-enabled digital button accordion with breath controller, velocity sensitive keyboards, and auto-accompaniment for music creation anywhere, anytime.
    Divisimate 2 lets you orchestrate your live performance with your virtual instruments in real-time. Split up your chords, modify your parts and create playable orchestrations.
    Divisimate Micro allows you to play monophonic instruments in chords by splitting up incoming notes and sending individual voices to different instruments in real time.
    Dodeka Stellar Isomorphic and modular MIDI controller – probably the most expressive musical keyboard
    Dog Paw combines powerful software capabilities with traditional instruments’ feel and expression.
    Dorico 4 is the music notation and composition application from Steinberg, with unique flexibility in input and editing, sequencer-style MIDI editing, and DTP-style page layout.
    This system turns the KONAMI???? drum mania controller for SONY????PlayStation 2© (hereinafter simply called drum mania) into a portable full drum set with absolutely no modifications
    Drum One is a free drum kits plugin utilizing a lite version of Supreme Drums Engine. It is designed to provide a high quality, easy to use drum kits to musicians/producers. By using the latest modelling technology, it has a small size which is around 80M
    drumbeam is a revolutionary bar-shaped MIDI interface. It features fully customizable drumming zones with optical feedback and still fits into a regular backpack.
    EightNote is a kinetic magnetic MIDI controller that lets users create evolving rhythms and visuals by placing magnetic balls and moving a sliding 8-track panel.
    Ekwe™, a unique app for music making, brings a new level of ease and accessibility to digital music creation.
    Legendary Telecaster Guitar with VStomp Effect System
    Hand Built Prototype of an Electronic Valve Instrument (EVI) MIDI controller programmed with Artificial Intelligence Markov Chain melody generation that is so easy to play that one can just play from the heart without having to learn any scales or chords
    Elk LIVE lets musicians connect online and play music together like they’re in the same room, sharing audio and MIDI in real-time from different locations.
    Entonal Studio is an audio application and plugin that gives musicians the ability to use and create alternative tunings in their music, in any environment.
    I present you my quarantine buddy, Eucaryote, a robot that you can control with the MIDI
    This is Eukaryote, a MIDI-controlled robot musician!
    The Eviola: A bow-operated MIDI controller conceived by Ben Glover. Until now there has never been a MIDI bow for playing a virtual violin.
    The expressive MPE controller and intuitive software to produce, perform and learn music
    Use movement from one or more smartphones or smartwatches to control audio and MIDI in Ableton Live
    Flufs is a real-time or offline Max for Live loudness meter, accessible to blind and visually impaired users with screen reader and braille display support.
    Fluid Chords is an intelligent chord bending plug-in that allows you to bend from any chord to any chord.
    Dr Jonathan Weinreich had a vision to build a synthesizer with unparalleled expression and articulation, well suited for producers who require a pristine session.
    Grand piano tone and touch meet Roland’s legendary synthesizer sounds and advanced vocal effects with interactive accompaniment backing, expandability, and one-step recording with vocals.
    Bend time. Automate notes. A single grid as a multi-dimensional musical canvas — for iPad, iPhone, and Mac.
    Create, chain, and repeat simple math functions to generate complex patterns.
    A comprehensive 4-oscillator monosynth and effects pedal, triggered by audio (with ultra-low latency) or MIDI, which can also drive external synths.
    Always in key, instantly ready to play – Gamma is a mini synth and MIDI Controller with a unique layout and personality unlike any other.
    Genu is a first-of-a-kind audio-visual performance. The performer creates live music in VR which drives their environment.
    Unleash your musical creativity with GeoShred Studio, a desktop AUV3 plugin that brings GeoShred’s acclaimed expressive physical modeling instrument to your DAW.
    MIDI touchless instrument and controller for performances, education, and physical therapy.
    Gig Performer creates a real-time live performance setup on your laptop, letting you control VSTs, MIDI gear, hardware, and other applications from one stable platform.
    GigWiz transforms your iPhone into a powerful MIDI workstation, expanding the versatility of your MIDI keyboard. Create layered/split sounds with ease, make quick adjustments, and enhance your mobile setup for live performance
    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.
    Groove Builders® revolutionize quantization, offering effortless groove customization inspired by top producers. Say goodbye to robotic beats and hello to unparalleled personal rhythmic diversity.
    GSequencer your versatile audio and MIDI sequencer.
    This solves two problems, the first, telegraph what I am playing to the audience. The second, I think in synth but play guitar.
    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.
    Halbestunde turns any sheet music into an interactive, AI-powered practice tool — with instant playback, smart feedback, and MIDI-driven features that make learning music engaging.
    Headphone Mix 4 is a special effect unit which suitable for those who make their music on headphone monitor system.
    High resolution MIDI controller. Control your digital sound with a true analogue feel and don’t let anything interfere with the precision of your fingers.
    An augmented guitar for percussive fingerstyle, using AI to transform the body into an expressive MIDI controller for rich multi-dimensional control of drum synthesisers.
    HootBeat: Enhancing music performance with wireless LED wearables that react to MIDI messages.
    A MIDI enabled VST plugin to incorporate a multitude of audiovisual devices into a musical performance.
    Hydrasynth Explorer is a highly flexible digital synthesizer. It features the only mid sized polyphonic aftertouch keyboard on the market as well as battery control for use anywhere.
    This orchestral string scoring solution brings brilliant sound, vast content and adaptive performance control into one powerful package.
    Hyperion Strings Oktobass captures the sound of the deepest concert string instrument in the world sampled in detail with a wide selection of 30+ articulations.
    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.
    Impact LX Mini is Nektar’s most powerful mini MIDI controller featuring intuitive tactile features, DAW integration & instrument plugin control for most DAWs, 2 arpeggiators and the unique Part Two feature.
    An innovative rack mount 16×16 matrix router for the MIDI 2.0 routing needs of the studio and stage.
    Infinitone Dynamic Micro-Tuning plugin empowers musicians with Freedom of Pitch, through opening access to the full harmonic spectrum, a.k.a. the “notes between the notes”.
    InstaChord is a strummable MIDI chord instrument/controller. By assigning the Nashville Number method to each buttons, even beginners can play right away.
    Vintage Character Modern Innovation Our 1951 Steinway D, lauded by great masters, meets the next-gen Ivory3 engine integrating sampling with modeling. An unparalleled playing experience.
    Breakthrough technology combines the realism of digital sampling with the expressivity of modeling. Limitless tone color featuring all new recordings of a German Steinway D.
    The J-6 is a pocket-sized chord synthesizer packed with an array of building blocks for creating compelling chord changes, dynamic musical patterns, and song ideas.
    jamcorder is a new transformative way to record your digital piano. truly set & forget, you never need to hit record.
    An electric guitar with a digital heart—the Jamstik Classic MIDI guitar is a versatile, 22-fret electric guitar with precise MIDI control.
    The MFC1 is a versatile, fully mappable MIDI floor controller that works seamlessly with any standard MIDI device.
    Fully analog, fully digital. The Jamstik Studio MIDI Guitar is a 24-fret electric guitar and MPE MIDI controller all-in-one.
    A fully custom digital piano featuring an isomorphic (Janko) piano layout and grand-piano style action (Hickman’s design) for true realism.
    JCB is an eight-sided, MPE-compliant controller that utilizes ribbon sensors, FSR’s, potentiometers, and switches. A MaxMSP patch handles communication between device and DAW.
    Imagine having fast and easy access to notes, multiple MIDI channels, CC messages, and the ability to alter sounds through movement. What could you play?
    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.
    Transform your computer into an 84-key synthesizer, with great sounds, that’s easier to play than a piano. Play hundreds of chords with no memorizing.
    Keystage is the first keyboard to adopt the MIDI 2.0 Property Exchange, putting unparalleled integration and control at your fingertips.
    Keystage is the first keyboard to adopt the MIDI 2.0 Property Exchange, putting unparalleled integration and control at your fingertips.
    KIBBY-A-FREAK drums is made of recycled parts and bamboo framing, making it an affordable and practical environment friendly DIY project for the African market.
    Soft, stretchable, and deformable MIDI-KnittedKeyboard for intimate, organic, and expressive musical composition and performance
    This is a multi-tool for music production, musical performance, and music education.
    An ultra programmable MIDI router designed to enhance and expand all MIDI gear. Users can craft, code and share complex presets improving their live performance.
    “La Boîte à Musique” offers powerful online tools for musicians: create, play, and share your sounds with MIDI, virtual amps, effects, and more — instantly
    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!
    Based on video game controllers, the Lead Machine can be your gateway to playing your digital instrument intuitively and comfortably with complete expressive control.
    Leaf Secrets is an immersive experience that connects people and nature, using plant biodata to trigger sound, light, and imagery.
    Unlock musical talent with LearnMusicOnline.com.au — 600 fun, structured lessons in performing, composing, publishing, theory, and ear training. Perfect for home or school learning!
    Audiomovers has added live MIDI streaming to the capabilities of the renowned Audiomovers LISTENTO software suite, opening a new phase of remote collaboration.
    Control your virtual instruments like never before & add movement, expression, and variation to your compositions. 4FADE is made for you, producer, composer, engineer…
    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.
    A powerful MIDI generator for Ableton Live 12, featuring compact notation, scripting, live coding, randomization, two-way integration with AI tools, and more.
    Malista Music System a different approach to music production
    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.
    Medleyan® is a collection of flexible MIDI processing software tools for digital music production.
    Bring your sounds to life with MEMLNaut, the first neural symbiotic controller for synths and effects: discover new sounds instantly, live, with any rig.
    The Meta Glove for Augmented Art is a low cost MIDI controller glove that allows musicians and artists to augment their digital expressivity resulting in high impact, high publicity and social media attention for them and their sponsors.
    An OpenSource platform for the creation and development of new musical instruments
    Symbolic communication for AI agents using MIDI 2.0: structured, machine-verifiable protocol enabling collaborative reasoning, trust verification, and real-time multi-agent coordination.
    A 1U rack mount device for viewing MIDI data on full-colour displays
    A MIDI deck of cards using hand mounted NFC readers. Notes can be dealt onto the table and waved over to play, improvise, or experiment.
    Use a simple MIDI keyboard with pitch-bend to emulate a controller with faders and buttons. And do it from the Web! More features coming.
    Programmable MIDI 3PDT stomp switch
    The Midi Stack is a modular, stand-alone hardware system for playing and visualizing standard Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) files.
    A product that can meet various MIDI port routing and filtering needs.
    Perfectly and effortlessly record and play expressive MIDI
    Let your MIDI not only play music, but also control DMX live lighting effects!
    A solution for making music production tools accessible
    MIDI Widgets is the first spatial MIDI designer, fully embracing the capabilities of Apple Vision Pro.
    Finally an electric bass guitar to MIDI converter with low-to-no latency, tight enough for live performance.
    The 4Control has two stereo jack socket inputs for expression pedals and/or footswitches. Data from these can be merged into the MIDI stream.
    A pair of devices connecting wirelessly: TX02 transmitter (powered by 2 AAA batteries) and RX02 receiver (powered by USB). MIDI output over DIN and USB.
    An innovative, parametric approach to musical sequence generation and harmony. MIDICAKE ARP integrates with other MIDI devices enabling simultaneous composition and performance.
    Control Brightness and Color of an LED Stripe Rhythmically via MIDI Clock !
    A website that creates Markov chain remixed MIDI files from MIDI files. It also outputs the MIDI events via webMIDI during the creation.
    MOVING MY HANDS IN THE EMPTINESS, I CREATE SOUNDS AND I DREAM MY FUTURE
    The Midihex is an isomorphic MIDI controller with a hexagonal keyboard layout inspired by the rare Axis-49.
    MIDILLI lets you design your own MIDI controller: custom size, controls, and features. Integrates with all MIDI gear and includes built-in MIDI routing.
    3D Printed Breath-Controlled MIDI Device
    midimeister tries to carry the procedural possibilities from Eurorack modules into realtime midi note and CC effects to enhance the midi data it’s fed.
    Cut cables. MIDIMesh wirelessly converts MIDI to precise CV for Eurorack modular synthesizers. MIDI 2.0 compatible, WiFi-enabled, web-configurable with multiple outputs for unlimited creativity.
    Grid-based non-linear deterministic MIDI sequencer that controls like a game but generates ideas like a jam partner
    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.
    The Vboard 25 is the world’s first original folding MIDI keyboard with standard key width, pads, knobs, and a wealth of features, rechargeable. A variety of connection methods to control the computer, mobile phone, tablet DAW, sound engine and synthesizer
    The Vboard 49 is the world’s first portable foldable MIDI keyboard. Built-in rechargeable battery, can be connected to DAW, sound engine and mobile phone tablet via USB or Bluetooth, built-in a variety of styles, let the creation go with you.
    X MAX is the flagship crossover keyboard from MIDIPLUS, combining stage performance and music production capabilities to offer an exceptional experience for musicians.
    A SID synthesiser : MIDI in, 2 SIDs, Audio out
    MidiStrata is software that sits between a Master keyboard and a network of Midi devices that provides creative real-time control of live performances.
    JavaScript and TypeScript library helping develop MIDI solutions for web, Node.js and mobile devices. Great for both learning MIDI protocol and creating commercial products!
    The MidiVolts Desktop is a polyphonic Midi to CV controller, designed to stack voices in order to create polyphonic/ paraphonic functionality using one or more semi-modular synthesizer.
    MidiWrist Unleashed turns your Apple Watch into a standalone MIDI controller that directly connects to any advertised Bluetooth LE MIDI device.
    Say goodbye to MIDI sync issues with Midronome: easy, reliable and versatile MIDI master clock with built-in metronome. For both live and studio work.
    ‘Milli’ since 1991 a training tool for children to sing karaoke. Milli displays lyrics by syllable, sings the melody and harmony with the user’s voice.
    Live performance projects that involve robust MIDI and data connections between Minecraft and Musical Software/Hardware
    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.
    Innovative Eurorack instrument/sequencer that utilizes a unique, interval-based approach to playing and creating melodies. Make sounds via MIDI, control voltage, or outputting waveforms via audio jack
    Music keyboard with full-orchestral accompaniment, 37 mini keys & AutoChord
    Modwave, wavestate, and opsix synthesizers are powerful, inspiring digital synths like no others. Korg brings all that synthesis power inside your DAW, without compromise.
    Monotype MIDI is a text to sound program inspired by the binary, punch-hole systems used in early twentieth century type-setting technologies.
    Montage M combines several powerful sound generating engines and extensive parameter control, empowering customers to shape a huge variety of sounds.
    Moon Performance System is a hardware MIDI controller with dual circuit boards, seamlessly integrating drum machine and synthesizer sequencers, featuring a modern, matching design.
    This synth offers modular Web Audio synthesis, MIDI learn, intuitive navigation, and voice control—empowering musicians of all abilities to create, explore, and perform uniquely.
    Discover an innovative Max/MSP ambient music generator that crafts continuously evolving soundscapes with algorithmic modulation, dual synthesizers, and immersive effects for limitless creative potential.
    A trio of MIDI controllers with an intuitive keyboard-like wheel design used together to endlessly shape and layer sound in realtime and notate the results.
    MORTRIX, the game-changing MIDI foot controller, boasts a 7” touchscreen, modern user interface, extensive connectivity, and unparalleled workflow efficiency.
    MORTRIX is groundbreaking MIDI foot controller, with a modern user interface and a workflow that sets new standards for ease of use and flexibility.
    MoveMusic is a XR MIDI controller that lets you wirelessly control music software with body movement. Build and interact with a 3D instrument you create.
    A super deluxe re-invention of the classic MIDI Router is “a game changer” for modern MIDI studios. Featuring one button routing for each physical input and output, and thoughtful design for usability, everything can be easily configured without a PC.
    The MSC-01 converts MIDI Note/PC signals to serial commands, controlling playback of up to 127 videos on MedeaWiz Sprite 4K media players.
    Portable device to micro tune any MIDI compatible device, could but extended for a full control
    Affordable gesture-controlled musical device enabling children with physical disabilities to create and perform music through simple movements, promoting inclusion and musical development.
    Music Genie, an Algorithmic Music Composition Software Aide, facilitates Human-Computer collaboration to generate note sequences, and rhythmic timing relationships while applying microtonal tuning profiles.
    MNS-ME is a generative music engine that turns MIDI input into evolving, interactive MIDI output, enabling algorithmic creativity for musicians, producers, and creators.
    Music Tapestry is a new musical analysis technology that visualizes musical performances in real-time and produces a piece of art.
    Play with abstract, musical concepts no differently than a toddler playing in a sandbox with toys.
    A musician and aesthétic robot to play with!
    MusiKraken is a modular MIDI construction kit for mobile devices. You can combine camera, touch, motion sensors and microphone input with effects to make music.
    MusiMoto is a SW+HW system designed to empower anyone who likes playing MIDI musical instruments to do it while walking, jogging, riding, skating or dancing.
    The latest edition of NI’s revolutionary sampling platform combines a brand-new set of intelligent MIDI tools, redefining how you generate ideas and make music.
    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.
    Neo Erhu is a plugin features an enhanced version of Erhu, aka Chinese Violin. Powered together with Music Domain Synthesis and Hybrid Modeling Technology.
    Neo Koto is a Koto collection that supports MIDI 2.0
    Neo Piano is a dynamic combination of 8 distinguished Grand Pianos. This plugin can be controlled by latest MIDI 2.0.
    Neo Reverb is a revolutionary Hybrid Convolution and Algorithm Reverb which combines both advantages of Convolution Reverb and Algorithm Reverb
    The neoface 2: Bluetooth MIDI transceiver/Voltage MIDI convertor for effect pedals, providing WIDI and MIDI input, and 2 MIDI outputs in a hand-made bamboo case.
    The Neoharp is the intuitive digital instrument for those who dream of playing. Accompany yourself and impress friends in minutes, not years.
    MIDI Instruments and Wireless Networking for People with Disabilities – PWD
    Discover Netz, an immersive mixed reality musical instrument and controller featuring a keyboard-like interface with expressive MPE MIDI that learns your gestures using AI.
    NM2 is the ultimate portable MIDI controller.
    NMSVE stands for: Noise Machine Straight Vibin’ Edition. It’s one of the smallest yet functional BLE MIDI controllers out there!
    The main idea behind NMSVE was to create a portable MIDI controller made for the modern musician. A device that’s compact, functional, and can be used for all kinds of MIDI purposes WITHOUT taking up valuable desk space.
    Nopia simplifies music theory and unleashes creativity by making tonal harmony accessible, helping you develop musical ideas with ease.
    Nularseq is a Max for Live MIDI effect designed to play melodic accompaniment synchronised to a live finger drumming performance.
    All Mesh Head Portable Digital Drum with a Compact Design, and Unique Sound Module Design With Mobile Device Connectivity.
    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.
    The Oakboard Floor Vista MIDI foot controller lets performers see and control the setlist on their playback computer with minimal distraction to the performance.
    Create, mix and play music by simply bouncing, catching and spinning a ball
    Unfold MIDI sequences with constant variation using the loop offset setting. Force all sequences to scale, transpose or tempo map creating song style key changes
    the omnikitty chromachord candy bar bass is a MIDI chord based instrument that aims to make jazz theory interactable, intuitive, and most importantly – fun!
    10 solder joints, two old optical mice, two resistors and Arduino UNO make a Cello type flexible Midi Controller.
    Orba is a handheld music device that invites users to play any sound in the world. Its size, sound, and design perfectly combine approachability with possibility.
    Orba by Artiphon is a handheld synth, looper, and MIDI controller that lets anyone make music immediately.
    Orbacam by Artiphon is the first app in the world that lets you create music directly in videos on your iPhone, no instrument required. 

    Orbita is a device for creating electronic music with minimal skills and maximal fun, away from the screens. It looks like a record player and works like a sequencer, allowing you to record and play electronic tracks.
    Orbita is a rotating MIDI sequencer that visualizes rhythm and sound through motion, color, and magnets—turning music into a playful, physical, and visual experience.
    Meet PalmBand, a smart device that lets you play a variety of instruments, right on your palm!
    Particle Shrine is an immersive installation that utilises bespoke technology to transmute live cosmic ray data into a range of kinetic, audio and visual outputs.
    Partymaker: Accordion Synthesizer is a set of electronics that adds synthesizer capabilities to the traditional acoustic accordion.
    The Percussive Harmonic Instrument (P.H.I.) Version 2 is an exquisite, ergonomic and aesthetically pleasing digital incarnation of the Caribbean steelpan.
    Instant Musical Superpowers! The smile powered synthesizer – an augmented reality musical instrument played completely with your face!
    Piano de Voyage is a modular, 88 full-size keys portable piano keyboard
    Piano One is a hybird modelled grand piano which supports MIDI 2.0 and MPE, provide the best piano sound
    Pipo Interfaces is an easy to use platform for wireless sensing. It forms a creative playground for audiovisual interactions and performance.
    Pivotuner: automatic real-time pure intonation and microtonal modulation
    Play hardware synthesizers online and bring your own synthesizer for others to play
    Playano is the first Google Play app offering a fully integrated approach using unique augmented reality technology to learn and enjoy playing the Piano – Become the next Piano-hero
    Playtonik is a musical fidget toy built around fun physical interactions with shapes. Relax with ambient soundscapes or inject some chaotic energy
    Automatic Stomp Box with MIDI Start / Stop / Clock Output for syncing MIDI enabled loopers and software applications
    The First Portable, Professional Piano that fits into your Backpack.
    MIDI-enhanced keyboard polyphony with real-time per-note multitimbrality. Imagine playing Bach, but now each voice has its own distinct timbre.
    A Glowing Keyboard + Chords/Rhythm Pad Controller, that Allows You to Learn & Compose Music by Melody + Chord + Rhythm
    A fractal synthesizer from the future. Recurse your MIDI signals, your CV’s or your grandma’s quantum brownies. Innumerable novel HD fractals at your fingertips.
    ppff, acronym for “pianissimo-fortissimo”, is a generative audiovisual installation where a MIDI player piano receives its musical information from an ever-changing rainfall of generative graphics.
    ProtoZOA is a flexible prototyping tool for MIDI 2.0. Open source firmware provides MIDI 2.0 interfaces and functions for developers to use in their own hardware and software products.
    Circuit to allow 3.5mm TRS MIDI inputs accept either TRS A or TRS B cables
    PTZOptics is adding configurable MIDI control to our award-winning PTZ cameras. Set and call presets, plus operate pan, tilt, and zoom from any MIDI device.
    Meet Qithesizer, a powerful multi-engine hybrid software synthesizer. Designed with wind controller in mind, it combines virtual analog, wavetable, and physical modeling in one.
    Open source MIDI controller based on a QWERTY keyboard and an Arduino. To control in real time 100s of hidden parameters of the Hardware Synths.
    RapidComposer reinvents music composition with phrase-level creativity, smart harmony tools, and MIDI intelligence, empowering composers to explore ideas faster, deeper, and more musically than ever.
    Respoken is an interactive light and sound installation that creates an experience from the user´s voice. A stage for self-expression manifesting the spirit in light and sound.
    Rhodes in association with Dave Starkey and Cyril Lance developed a midi system for the analogue Mk8 tine piano
    Riffler, the AI guitar riff generator, allows you to customize and create unique riffs instantly using AI. It outputs MIDI and responds to MIDI control.
    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!
    Transdisciplinary bi-directional informing (from MoMA-to-Wellbeing-to-(re)habilitation) has resulted in creating bespoke adaptable interactive environments playfully motivating empowered creative expression as a supplement to traditional (re)habilitation.
    Virtual modular synthesizer with the user interface of a spreadsheet
    Imagine a midi device that compliments the full functionality of your equipment while providing total synchronization with with your gig set-list.
    Scalable lets you reshape pitch across your Ableton session — change keys mid-phrase, morph between scales, and script programmable MPE layouts for new performance paradigms.
    Drop any audio file. Get hours of Cinematic Atmospheres.
    The Screech Owl is a MIDI ribbon controller kit with pitch and pressure detection. It’s based on Arduino with a laser-cut plywood case.
    Designed for infinite exploration of sound. Featuring an expressive silicone interface, unrivaled software, and a refined design, Seaboard RISE 2 makes MPE creation more accessible than ever before.
    A semi- automated mechanised guitar designed to be played simultaniously by an improvising musicians and a computer.
    SendMIDI and ReceiveMIDI are multi-platform command-line tools that make it very easy to quickly send, receive and monitor MIDI messages
    SENODE is an innovative sequencer based on probabilistic finite-state machines, synergizing a graphical composition tool for generative music and an interactive live performance instrument.
    Seq is a MIDI sequencer different from anything you’ve ever used before. With Seq you remix music elements to make a full, complex song.
    Sequencing re-invented | a creative, non-linear polyphonic MPE gestural sequencing exploration. Complex non-repetitive expressive sequences with ease. Augment your musical ideas in a fun way.
    seqMPEror is a polyphonic and fully MPE-compatible creative sequencer. Explore creative, non-linear, non-repetitive, expressive and innovative polyphonic MPE gestural adventure. MPE inclusive for all.
    Setlist Manager is a macOS Application that augments AVID Pro Tools with advanced MIDI cue automation, originally developed for touring Productions.
    Shetu is an open-source software MIDI 2.0 research demonstrator, written in C using off-the-shelf parts, with individual note pitch bending and sound pressure control.
    ShowMIDI is a multi-platform GUI application to effortlessly visualize MIDI activity.
    SkyDust 3D is a revolutionary spatial synthesizer, which integrates a 3D sound engine with the synth mechanism, allowing musicians to create fantastic spatial music.
    A new standard for professional stage controllers: top-tier hammer action, advanced MIDI 2.0 integration, deep software connectivity, and a refined user interface.
    SmartPitch unleash new forms of expression by enabling the pitch-wheel to target any notes monophonically and polyphonically, combined with innovative scale features and visualization.
    A Smile Powered Musical Instrument installation that grants instant musical-superpowers to people who engage with it, allowing everybody to make music together, regardless of ability.
    37-key MIDI controller with built-in FM synth, RGB pads, sequencer, arpeggiator, assignable controls, wireless function with battery, and USB-C port.
    Modular Synthesizer plugin that emulates Eurorack hardware
    Songscription brings cutting-edge AI to music transcription, instantly converting audio into MIDI and MusicXML—saving time and redefining how musicians learn and compose.
    Unlock new dimensions of musical meaning with Sonification Tools: transform any data into mesmerizing melodies or modulation, seamlessly bridging music, science, and art.
    Intuitively microtune any MIDI synth, and experiment with pitch in new ways.
    The “Sonògraf” is an electronic audiovisual instrument. It allows drawings to be transformed into music, turning gestural strokes and geometric figures into electronic sounds.
    sononyms: an immersive sound installation based on the Jazz Cerkno archives and local objects from Cerkno Museum.
    SoulPedal® SP3 is our Next Gen Wireless Insole with Haptics and a new “SoulPedal® Board” App for Ease of Setup. Made in USA
    Sound Sculpture is an interactive musical instrument, comprised of 25 location-aware cubes. It is a physical sound and light environment that facilitates cooperative sound composition.
    “Spaceship” synthesizer: Craft rich, dynamic sounds with dual oscillators, LFOs, ADSR envelope, and intuitive playability. Ideal for music creators seeking depth and control.
    Explore space with sound, play like never before, blend control and performance in a unique musical journey
    The spArxx Genesys™ Tuning Generation System is a SaaS platform that generates digital tuning output using our exclusive math-based Fractal Tuning algorithms.
    The design concept of Spherum aims to achieve data-driven interaction through gestures, creating a triangular interaction among the performer, sound, and visual components.
    SPOKE is a simplified way to create capacitive-touch MIDI interfaces using any conductive object or material.
    Super MIDI Pak turns your Super Nintendo into a MIDI synthesizer!
    SuperConductor is the premier online real-time MIDI performance and collaboration tool offering a fully synchronized and lag-free experience
    Supreme Drums One Synth is a free hybrid modeling drum kits featuring synthesized drums sound in classic analogue synthesizer.
    Supreme Drums Taiko is a Hybrid Modeling Japanese Taiko Drums VST/AU plugin that Supports MIDI 2.0
    SWAM Physical and Behavioral Modeling surpasses the expressive limitations of samplers. With SWAM, MIDI won’t just trigger notes, it will shape your music.
    The Sway introduces a novel approach to interacting with digital music, harnessing precise motion-tracking technology to unlock unprecedented levels of expressive control and creativity.
    Wireless Bluetooth and versatile interfaces boost creator productivity.
    An original MIDI Art composition performed and recorded live in the piano roll
    AI-powered MIDI generation Max4Live device for context-aware composition directly within Ableton Live workflows.
    Two musicians located continents apart, co-create a `comprovised’ Electro Dub piece that also generates an immersive, reactive visual feed that can be viewed through a VR headset or an online stream.
    “Tethered by Emotion” is an immersive VR experience where sound controls puppetry, connecting strangers through cultural memory, interactive performance, and emotionally driven digital storytelling.
    The “drankorgel” project is an artistic installation of a MIDI instrument that generates sounds by hitting bottles with spoons and by blowing air over bottles.
    Browser-based middleware that interfaces with shared Cubase projects via virtual MIDI ports, establishing online collaboration with real-time videoconferencing and synchronised audio and MIDI track mixing.
    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.
    The Digi-Gurdy is a low-cost MIDI Hurdy Gurdy with many tuning options and a detachable playable keybox for maximum portability, allowing practice anywhere.
    A MIDI controller based on an innovative, patented key arrangement, to enable real-time playing of very fast melodies and rhythmic patterns.
    A sensory symphonia where the audience are the performers. The Expression Orchestra is an ensemble of instruments designed to increase access to rich musical expression.
    The Glide can play highly expressive melodies, chords, and drum beats with ease by using two simple handheld controllers and basic arm movements.
    A passive expression pedal that can be used also as a fully programmable MIDI expression pedal, ready for on stage performances.
    JAM_BOT is a system enabling real-time, Human-AI co-created symbolic music improvisation. It also includes a visualization system enabling its integration on the live stage
    Reimagining what a guitar can be, the Kellycaster is a symbol of co-design, accessibility, and musical innovation. The sound of inclusion, cranked up to eleven.
    No musical playing experience necessary. For any level of musician! You lay down chord progressions with NO wrong notes from the start!
    An all-in-one performance synthesizer in a stompbox with 4 USB inputs, infinite instrument splits/layering, effects, arpeggiators, MIDI routing, and more.
    The Witchy Woo is a versatile MIDI controller in the form of a witch’s scepter which allows the performer total freedom of movement and expression.
    MTC-30 is a product for synchronizing MIDI instruments, videos and lights.
    The tiniest violin is a 128 pixel actuators in an 8×16 grid covering all midi notes. It is on technicality, the smallest full midi controller.
    Play like a genius, even if you’re not. Tone Glide’s patented technologies will greatly enhance your unique melodies and basslines.
    Tonova is a powerful MIDI Breath Controller & Digital harmonica Packed with 4 harmonica modes, 24 instrument voices, pitch bend , pressure-sensitive & built-in speaker.
    Turn your guitar into a MIDI controller and master the keyboard as if it were a fretboard
    A musical calculator to design harmonic structures
    KEEP all your MIDI in ONE box. TRON DIRIGENT is a midi LOOPER, CONTROLLER, RECORDER, ORGANIZER, the midi BRAIN
    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.
    U-SYNC is a precise, easy-to-use solution for syncing DAWs and hardware sequencers, eliminating the imprecision and complexity of current audio sync and MIDI Clock solutions.
    Unify is a Cross-platform (PC Mac) Standalone software & “Plugin” for Digital Audio Workstations that allows users to load and create marvelous multilayered music.
    Unify brings the full power of MIDI to software plug-ins: Quick and easy layers, splits and arps, without the wires, live or in a DAW.
    Inclusive MIDI controller that enables music creation using typing-keyboards, MIDI-controllers, game controllers, eye-trackers, empowering diverse abilities with versatile MIDI control in education, therapy, and beyond.
    Application enabling anyone to play music using MIDI devices, typing-keyboards, eye-trackers, or touchscreens generating notes, chords, sequences, samples, and sending MIDI to DAWs and instruments.
    UMX software/hardware series enables single gesture music setup management, maximising music expressiveness and freedom during the performance. UMX promotes homogenisation and interoperability between instruments.
    Univer Inter is an MPE-compatible 8-output MIDI-to-CV converter and USB MIDI interface for Eurorack synthesizers.
    Verbera is a standalone, hardware-based convolution reverb pedal — with Instant IR loading, stunning tweakability, and boundless sonic range.
    Vimana Sequencer is a personal interpretation of a Multi-track Midi Step Sequencer with an Open Philosophy regarding the User Interface
    Violin One is a physical modelling instrument which supports MIDI 2.0 and MPE
    VirtualKeyboard is a customizable input/monitor software keyboard empowering touch screens and providing tap-to-play/record functions to play/record at live tempos.
    Visibox represents a new category of software which lets performers create immersive shows and control audiovisual elements on-stage using MIDI pedals, pads, or keyboards.
    Vogum is a tool for Music Teachers, Influencers, Students and Performers to create engaging lessons and music theory visuals, from 2D to VR.
    An application that combines MIDI, audio, VST instruments, mixing/sequencing technology, and video/light control in one product.
    A framework for building parameter editing interfaces for MIDI devices using sysex over WebMIDI, extending capabilities to browsers without WebMIDI
    WEBMIDI.js is a free and open source JavaScript library that makes it easy for any website to interact with a visitor’s MIDI devices.
    Werckmeister is a fast, text-based sheet music to MIDI compiler—ideal for composers and developers seeking lightweight, programmable music creation without complex GUI tools.
    Our Whirled tablet app lets digital music makers input notes with intricate, fluid pitch, volume and modulation that’s normally the exclusive domain of master musicians.
    Cyber-like wind controller from future. Responsive RGB light bars. Perform in 2 weeks. Motion control. Bluetooth connectivity. Delicate App experience.
    A Suite of MIDI-Playable Audio Effects + Real-Time Audio-to-MIDI Conversion
    Transform your smartphone in a wind instrument with zefiro, the smallest MIDI USB-C breath controller! For enthusiasts and PROs alike!!
    MIDI drums can suffer from perceptible lag with slow software synths. The Zen drum anticipates the beat to provide correcting negative latency.
    A MIDI controller deriving pitch from mouth-shape, operating a bit like a mouth theremin