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Innovation Category: Hardware Prototypes/Non-Commercial products

Dog Paw

Written by Bill Bartke-Croughan on September 1, 2026.

A person in a yellow shirt paints a colorful design on a canvas at an outdoor event, using a setup with lights and wires; people and trees are visible in the background.

Coloratura

Written by Camry Ivory on September 1, 2026.

A red, ring-shaped electronic device with black panels, buttons, knobs, and a small display screen; it resembles a futuristic musical instrument or controller.

The Jambourine

Written by Arne on September 1, 2026.

A person with short dark hair and glasses sits on a brown couch, playing a black electric bass guitar. The background is blurred, showing some modern office furniture and glass walls.

Automatar: Intelligent AI Guitar

Written by Antonis Christou on September 1, 2026.

A small black block labeled MODULATE sits on a wooden surface, with two colorful, blurry guitar effect pedals in the background.

Midulate Mini

Written by Adam Phillips on August 31, 2026.

A hand holds a transparent device with a small screen displaying data, icons, and a figure. The device reads PLUGDRV2.3 and shows various numeric values on a black background.

KNUCON

Written by Mick Young on August 30, 2026.

A MacBook with a colorful software interface, a gray Apple laptop, an AptiPlay BP controller, cables, a gray soundbar, and several black input devices arranged on a wooden desk.

AptiPlay 8P

Written by Mike Kent on August 27, 2026.

A sleek audio mixing console with five round dials and colorful spectral analyzer graphics labeled for four channels and a master control, set against a dark background.

OHLA – “Opto-Haptic Linear Attenuator”

Written by Mia Fanelli on August 18, 2026.

A person playing a modern electronic string instrument called a Shaper, with the text THIS IS A SHAPER overlaid on the image.

SHAPER

Written by William Aitken on August 9, 2026.

Three pastel-colored plastic cases (pink, blue, yellow) are open, each with Tetris-like designs on the lids and various small gaming-themed components, such as buttons and thumbsticks, inside each compartment.

SPI-1 : The pocket generative music workstation

Written by Hongcai Lei on July 14, 2026.

A person with short dark hair and glasses sits on a brown couch, playing a black electric bass guitar. The background features glass panels and a blurred office setting.

Automatar: Intelligent AI Bass Guitar

Written by Antonis Christou on July 8, 2026.

A close-up of a MIDI2USB converter circuit board connected by USB-C, with several electronic components visible, lying on a surface with a blurred blue and black digital pattern in the background.

MIDI2USB Converter

Written by shohei kubo on June 25, 2026.

Four rectangular electronic devices labeled Opti Deko in black, each with different colored bases (blue, orange, green, and white), are arranged in a diagonal line on a light surface.

Opti Deko

Written by shohei kubo on June 24, 2026.

A white electronic keyboard with rectangular black and white keys arranged in two columns, set against a plain light background. The device has a display and buttons at the top.

IMI PlayAlong — Adaptive Musical Interface

Written by Franklin Eventoff on June 15, 2026.

A person uses a blue, perforated electronic device with orange dials and a small display to scan or read a strip of paper with printed dots and symbols on a green cutting mat.

Punch, Feed, Play

Written by Fabien Chouteau on June 9, 2026.

A close-up of a device attached to a wooden stick, featuring a textured grip, a round black knob, and decorative geometric patterns on a rectangular black box with a switch.

Bluetooth MIDI Morin Khuur Bow

Written by Xiaokang Bao on June 8, 2026.

A white smart guitar labeled DG-Nova with digital controls, display screen, button fretboard, and a strap with a Union Jack pattern, shown against a gray gradient background with the text DG-Nova The Smart Guitar.

DG-Nova

Written by Kende Wong on May 21, 2026.

A collection of colorful, uniquely designed electronic devices with various buttons, knobs, levers, and switches arranged on a white background. The devices have a retro, experimental, and futuristic appearance.

Sonibaux

Written by Bowen Wu on May 4, 2026.

A compact electronic keyboard synthesizer labeled Twiddle SEED with a screen on the left and white and black keys. Text below reads: World’s First Hardware Synthesizer with Natural Language Timbre Generation.

Twiddle SEED

Written by Yifeng Huang on May 2, 2026.

A smiling teacher sits at a table with two young boys, engaging in a hands-on learning activity with electronic devices and kit parts in a bright classroom. One boy gestures animatedly while the other focuses on his project.

DiGitarre

Written by Andreas Förster on April 14, 2026.

A hand holds a slim208 midi controller, a black circuit board with numerous buttons and switches, in front of leafy green plants. The device label is displayed in bold text above the board.

slim208

Written by Matsuo Kenjiro on April 8, 2026.

A custom-built electronic music controller with orange and clear buttons, knobs, and sliders sits on a gray surface against a brick wall. The device has a rectangular design with a large central touchscreen.

BitchBoy

Written by Christos Constantinou on March 28, 2026.

A tabletop music production setup with synthesizers, a MIDI controller labeled arpeggio, headphones, a laptop, various audio cables, and other electronic music equipment on a wooden desk.

Arpeggio

Written by Charlie on July 22, 2025.

Three circular black-and-white and colorful abstract spinning discs are displayed side by side, each mounted on a clear stand labeled ORBITA with a black arm attached at the front.

Orbita Color Sequencer

Written by Alexander on July 11, 2025.

A wooden electric guitar lies on a red surface, surrounded by glowing string lights, a colorful rainbow strap with pins, and a pillow featuring musical notes.

The Kellycaster

Written by John Kelly on July 9, 2025.

A white electronic music controller with colorful, backlit rubber pads and several black knobs on top, sitting on a wooden surface. A label reads “dogpawmusic.com”.

Dog Paw

Written by Bill Bartke-Croughan on July 9, 2025.

A white plastic swab with a rounded tip and a cylindrical handle is placed diagonally on a plain gray background.

Autotune for Drummers

Written by Noam Berman on July 9, 2025.

A wooden electronic device labeled Skapa Sound sits on a desk, surrounded by cables and audio equipment in the background. The device has a glossy black top.

AIR

Written by Gavin Day on July 9, 2025.

A black feather duster with a wooden handle lies on a light surface. Attached to the feathers is a black card featuring a white infinity symbol.

The Witchy Woo

Written by Noam Berman on July 9, 2025.

A collage showing an electronic piano keyboard, its internal mechanism exposed, and a close-up of its sensor components on a white background.

Azoteq MIDI 2.0 Full Motion Key Position Sensor Module

Written by Mike Venter on July 9, 2025.

A transparent rectangular device with metallic components on each end sits on a wooden table. The device has a clear casing, showing internal mechanisms, and is set in a modern indoor environment.

Cristalonde

Written by Arthur Soyer on July 9, 2025.

A modern electronic instrument with numerous white and black rectangular keys sits against a green wall, beneath a monitor displaying digital sheet music.

Janko Digital Piano

Written by Mihail Filippov on July 9, 2025.

A compact electronic MIDI controller with a gold casing, blue knobs, white buttons, a red digital display showing 33, and labeled MIDIDIM on the front panel.

MIDIDIM

Written by Jasper on July 9, 2025.

A modular synthesizer setup with various colored patch cables connecting Function Junction, a red Befaco module, an A-111-5 Mini Synthesizer Voice, and a Midi/USB interface on a black tabletop.

MIDIMesh

Written by Asep Bagja Priandana on July 9, 2025.

A wooden board with a circuit setup: a red module with buttons on the left, a central black microcontroller connected by USB, and three blue joystick modules on the right, all wired together.

Shetu

Written by James Smith on July 9, 2025.

A young person in a wheelchair, covered with a pink daisy blanket, smiles joyfully. Someone beside them plays a keyboard, while another person leans in close, engaging with the child in a bright room.

Mugo

Written by Gawain Hewitt on July 9, 2025.

A close-up of a MEMLNAut device with a screen displaying machine learning settings, toggle switches, blue knobs, and a joystick on the right side. The screen shows training iterations and mode options.

MEMLNaut

Written by Andrea Martelloni on July 9, 2025.

A person wearing glasses, a black sweater, and sneakers stands beside an upright bass decorated with colorful neon lights, against a plain light background.

DataBass

Written by Scott Mulvahill on July 9, 2025.

Two modern electric guitars, one black and one white, sit side by side on a brown leather couch. Both have circular designs with multiple buttons and unique, futuristic features on their bodies.

Circle Guitar

Written by Anthony on July 9, 2025.

A yellow synthesizer device labeled MOON is shown on the left, with multiple knobs and buttons. On the right, several yellow and black interface panels display various synthesizer and drum sequencer controls.

Moon Performance System

Written by Zilu Li on July 9, 2025.

Three small black electronic devices with circular circuit patterns and labeled pipo motion, pipo range, and pipo analog are displayed on a white background.

Pipo Interfaces

Written by Rupert Renevier on July 9, 2025.

Two people with backpacks stand indoors; one balances a glowing triangular object while stepping on a round object with a neon symbol. The room is softly lit with curtains in the background.

The Expression Orchestra

Written by pyka ltd on July 9, 2025.

A futuristic electronic keyboard setup with illuminated controls, a touchscreen display, three foot pedals, and a small reading light, all arranged in a soundproofed room.

Morphonium

Written by Claude Woodward on July 9, 2025.

Two electronic music controllers labeled “SWAY” sit on a white table, one black with red lights and one white with green and purple lights, in a dimly lit room.

Sway

Written by The MIDI Association on June 19, 2024.

A person holds playing cards and an electronic circuit with wires, buttons, and sensors. More cards are spread on a table, some marked with handwritten letters. A laptop and another circuit board are partially visible.

MIDI deck of cards

Written by The MIDI Association on June 19, 2024.

A homemade electronic project with a black battery box, a breadboard with wires and components on a colorful base, and a small clear plastic case containing circuitry, all connected by cables on a white surface.

Spherum

Written by The MIDI Association on June 19, 2024.

A metallic handpan drum with multiple circular holes sits on a stand, featuring electronic input/output jacks and switches on its side. A green plant leaf is visible in the foreground.

Zen Drum

Written by The MIDI Association on June 19, 2024.

MALISTA

Written by The MIDI Association on June 19, 2024.

A hand adjusts the volume knob on a black MIDI controller with several other control knobs and illuminated keys visible, in front of a white computer keyboard and a black cable.

High resolution MIDI controller

Written by The MIDI Association on June 19, 2024.

A handmade electronic instrument with colorful designs sits on a desk beside a touchscreen tablet, a laptop showing music software, and a large blue microphone windscreen in a recording studio setting.

Spaciophon

Written by The MIDI Association on June 19, 2024.

A homemade electric guitar made from mixed electronic components, red wires, circuit boards, and metal plates, lying on a green patterned fabric background.

guitar thing

Written by The MIDI Association on June 19, 2024.

A black midicake ARP MIDI sequencer with glowing white, pink, and green buttons, set against a black background with colorful, wavy light streaks. A digital display shows settings and tempo.

Midicake ARP

Written by The MIDI Association on June 19, 2024.

A wooden table holds a briefcase with electronic components, flanked by two speakers. Behind, a wall projection displays simple abstract shapes and lines in red, blue, and black on a white background. Pens and a mouse are on the table.

Sonògraf

Written by The MIDI Association on June 19, 2024.

A black MIDI box labeled L1V3 hovers over a blurred music studio setup with keyboards, monitors, and colorful lighting. Text reads: L1V3 BOX ULTRA PROGRAMMABLE MIDI BOX.

L1V3 BOX

Written by Pascal Jarde on June 19, 2024.

A close-up of two stacked electronic circuit boards with ports and connectors, including XLR connectors and a micro USB port, placed on a red fabric surface.

the PianoHack

Written by The MIDI Association on June 19, 2024.

A white accordion with the word PARTYMAKER in bold letters on the front sits on a black round table against a gray background. The instrument has rows of black and white buttons.

Partymaker: Accordion Synthesizer

Written by Sergey Antonovich on June 19, 2024.

A close-up view of a black button accordion showing two angled rows of white buttons on the left and five rows of larger round buttons with white tops on the right, set against a light background.

Digital Flex Accordion

Written by Sergey Antonovich on June 19, 2024.

A rectangular wooden device with a slot and a green circuit board sits on a stand outdoors in a sunlit garden with grass and plants in the background.

Screech Owl

Written by The MIDI Association on June 19, 2024.

A metal stand with thin, bent metal rods and attached wires stands against a teal brick wall with a vertical black stripe in the center. The structure has a small box at its base.

GEP Contraption

Written by Matias on June 19, 2024.

A white hexagonal-button MIDI controller is mounted on a black stand outdoors on green grass, with bushes and plants in the background.

Midihex

Written by The MIDI Association on June 19, 2024.

Kara MIDI Controller

Written by The MIDI Association on June 19, 2024.

A labeled diagram of a sleek, horizontal electronic device called drumbeam, featuring an LED guide, drumming interface, position and force sensor, TRS and USB-C ports, mode switches, and a multifunctional mount.

drumbeam

Written by The MIDI Association on June 19, 2024.

A black electronic audio device with several knobs sits on a desk with papers and pens, in front of a blurred background featuring electronic equipment and cables.

Demon Box

Written by The MIDI Association on June 19, 2024.

Three side-by-side images show a wooden music instrument stand: a line drawing, a 3D render on a light background, and a close-up of the finished stand with control knobs on its angled surface.

JCB

Written by The MIDI Association on June 19, 2024.

_PhotoSYNTH #4D_

Written by The MIDI Association on June 19, 2024.

A red electronic device labeled “Squish Box” displays “Piano Patch: 1/26” on its screen. It has two knobs, a button, and a cable plugged in on the right side.

The SquishBox

Written by The MIDI Association on February 5, 2024.

Diagram of an audio device, front and rear views labeled with features: rotary encoder, display, MIDI in/out, instrument input, power switches, ground lift, audio outputs, TRS/XLR, USB/serial ports, and DC power input.

MidiBass

Written by The MIDI Association on February 5, 2024.

A wooden mechanical device with black keys, resembling a typewriter or musical instrument, sits on a glossy black surface. It has labeled keys and visible internal components.

The Digi-Gurdy: A MIDI Hurdy Gurdy

Written by The MIDI Association on February 5, 2024.

A ProtoZOA USB MIDI 2.0 Tool circuit board by AmeNote, featuring microcontroller modules, an OLED display, various ports, buttons, and a rotary knob, all set on a light wooden surface.

ProtoZOA

Written by The MIDI Association on February 5, 2024.

A small orange MIDI controller with five black knobs and a small digital screen displaying “Arpeggiator on/off.” Various cables are plugged in around the device, which sits on a black surface.

Midimeister

Written by The MIDI Association on February 5, 2024.

A black electronic device with a small display screen, two buttons, a knob, and four connected cables sits on a white surface. The screen shows a list of settings or options.

TRON dirigent

Written by The MIDI Association on February 5, 2024.

A round, frosted disc on a transparent square base is lit by blue and pink LED lights around its edge, with electronic components and cables visible nearby.

BeatBar

Written by The MIDI Association on February 5, 2024.

Close-up of a black electronic device with a textured hexagonal pattern, a round control knob, a small button, and a rectangular port, placed on a fabric surface.

The hybrid expression pedal

Written by The MIDI Association on February 5, 2024.

A person in a black t-shirt plays a silver trumpet indoors. Shelves with books and boxes are on the left, and a blue abstract painting leans against the wall in the background.

MetaGlove for Augmented Arts

Written by The MIDI Association on February 4, 2024.

A black metal rack panel with eight round gauge openings, some wires, and electronics inside, including a small circuit board connected to USB and power cables on a glass surface.

MIDI Dashboard

Written by The MIDI Association on February 4, 2024.

A blurred cityscape seen through a window behind a control panel with buttons and lights. Overlaid text reads: INTRODUCING GIGWIZ.

GigWiz

Written by The MIDI Association on February 4, 2024.

A wooden electronic music device with three metal rods, each holding two colorful sliders, and a speaker with control knobs on the front panel, placed on a light wooden surface.

Abacusynth

Written by The MIDI Association on February 4, 2024.

A blue electronic musical device with square buttons, curved side grips, and a small screen displaying MIDI settings, placed on a light wooden surface.

MIDILodica

Written by The MIDI Association on February 4, 2024.

A minimalist electronic music synthesizer with white knobs, sliders, switches, and rectangular keys on a light green panel with a wooden base, softly lit from the side.

NOPIA – Semi-modular MIDI harmony generator

Written by The MIDI Association on February 4, 2024.

A close-up of a vertical measuring gauge and a black electronic device attached to a wooden post by the water’s edge, surrounded by grass and plants, with a river and trees in the background.

Eviola

Written by The MIDI Association on February 4, 2024.

A pink electric guitar with a transparent, glowing circular element near the strings lies on an iridescent, crinkled fabric surface.

omnikitty chromachord candy bar bass

Written by The MIDI Association on February 4, 2024.

Two electronic devices with colorful buttons and two smartphones displaying music apps are placed on a green surface. The text reads: MusiMoto, Make Music in Motion, by Val Nenov @ Brainventions, Inc.

MusiMoto

Written by The MIDI Association on February 4, 2024.

A black and yellow wind instrument labeled MUSE and youre pretty awesome rests on green moss in a forest setting with fallen leaves and a decaying log in the background.

Zen Flute

Written by The MIDI Association on February 4, 2024.

A close-up view of an electronic rotary encoder with a metal shaft, threaded housing, and a small circuit board featuring several pins and electronic components. The background is plain and neutral.

Midi Ready One

Written by The MIDI Association on February 4, 2024.

A white, partially transparent robot with wires exposed extends an arm toward two bongo drums set against a black background.

Eucaryote, a quarantine buddy

Written by The MIDI Association on February 3, 2024.

A white electronic device labeled “ENTROPY & SONS” with five blue knobs, one black knob, four white rectangular buttons, a large screen, and gold “HAVIAH” text on the front, set against a black background.

Positronic Recursion Studio

Written by The MIDI Association on February 3, 2024.

A silver metal rackmount server chassis with two front handles, ventilation slots on the sides, and no visible buttons or ports, set against a dark background.

Incredible Instruments 16×16 midi matrix router

Written by The MIDI Association on February 3, 2024.

A close-up of an audio mixing console with various knobs, buttons, and lights. The word VIMANA is prominently displayed in bold white letters across the center.

Vimana

Written by The MIDI Association on February 3, 2024.

A breath controller device and accessories are displayed on a red background with the text: BREATH CONTROLLER, PEDAL/KNOB INPUT, MIDI BUTTONS, and BC-01 UESOUND.

BC-01

Written by The MIDI Association on February 3, 2024.

A person wearing a keyboard-patterned necktie is shown behind white text that reads: The Cravat-O-Matic Musical Neck-Tie #C1 Lapel Symphony Project.

Cravat-o-matic Musical Necktie #C1

Written by The MIDI Association on February 3, 2024.

A person wearing a floral-patterned shirt and jeans plays an acoustic guitar on stage, with their hands positioned on the fretboard and strings. The background is dark, highlighting the musician.

HITar

Written by The MIDI Association on February 3, 2024.

A futuristic electric guitar with a keyboard integrated into its body, featuring a metallic finish and sharp, angular design. The word Konduktor is written in a stylized font beside the instrument.

Konductor

Written by The MIDI Association on February 3, 2024.

A black electronic music device called Faselunare Microcosmos with four glowing knobs, two blue and two white, and a small screen displaying speed and length settings. The device is placed on a dark surface.

MICROCOSMOS

Written by The MIDI Association on February 3, 2024.

A red KONAMI electronic drum pad set labeled with orange tags, identifying each pad as different drum or cymbal sounds; it’s connected to a drum MIDI interface on a cluttered desk with equipment in the background.

Drum MIDIa for PlayStation Controller Interface

Written by The MIDI Association on February 3, 2024.

A robotic arm with glowing blue lights is positioned between a metal xylophone on the left and two conga drums on the right, set against a black background.

Eukaryote, a quarantine robot buddy

Written by The MIDI Association on February 3, 2024.

A cluttered round table holds a computer keyboard, two Wacom tablets, a white device with buttons and a cable, two BERPAC cassette tapes, earphones, a marker, and various other electronics and cables.

Electronic Valve Instrument

Written by The MIDI Association on February 3, 2024.

A digital poster for KIBBY-A-FREAK DRUMS shows an electronic drum kit connected to a laptop, with descriptive text highlighting its features, bamboo frame, RGB LEDs, and MIDI compatibility on a purple background.

KIBBY-A-FREAK drums

Written by The MIDI Association on February 3, 2024.

A man in a white shirt stands in front of a blue digital background, holding an electronic musical instrument made of wood with attached electronic components.

Optical Mouse Midi Cello

Written by The MIDI Association on February 3, 2024.

A transparent Super Nintendo console with purple buttons and a cartridge labeled Super MIDI Pak inserted, placed on a wooden surface with audio equipment in the background.

Super MIDI Pak

Written by The MIDI Association on February 3, 2024.

A red electronic circuit board with buttons and connectors is wired to a small display screen showing “mTuner” and musical notes, set on a dark surface.

mTuner

Written by The MIDI Association on February 3, 2024.

A black, square electronic device with a textured, geometric pattern on the surface and the letters MVP displayed in the center, photographed against a white background.

4CAST MVP

Written by The MIDI Association on February 3, 2024.

A person wearing a beige knitted sweater hovers their hands over a textured blue and gray textile laid out on a white surface, possibly feeling or interacting with its raised elements.

KnittedKeyboard

Written by The MIDI Association on February 2, 2024.

A stack of colorful, retro-style electronic music equipment with LED displays, buttons, knobs, meters, and speakers; the top display reads “Classical, Favorites, Jazz” in bright colors.

Midi Stack

Written by The MIDI Association on February 2, 2024.

A computer keyboard with multiple dials sits on a wooden desk below an electronic musical keyboard.

Qwerty Midi Controller

Written by The MIDI Association on February 2, 2024.