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Music China 2025 Day 1 Report

The MIDI Association

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The MIDI Association has been coming to Music China for many years, but each time we come we are inspired and invigorated by the energy around innovation and new technology here.

The Music X Stage and the MIDI Association booth next to it are at the center of that innovation.

We went in early before the hall got noisy and captured some videos of TSB Chair Andrew Mee explaining the MIDI 2.0 displays at Music China.

Music China Booth with Studio Logic, Melbourne Instruments and Yamaha MODX-M

Studio Logic MK2 -Play, Create, Inspire


More than just master keyboards, the SL MK2 series is a new chapter in musical keyboard controllers. From the innovative UX Logic interface, seamless integration with the Numa Player, high-definition MIDI 2.0, to the immersive realism of our new keybeds, every detail is crafted to bring your music to life.

Studio Logic

https://www.studiologic-music.com/products/slmk2/

Melbourne Instruments Roto Control

Offering seamless integration with Bitwig Studio and Ableton Live, the Bitwig Roto-Control gives you tactile, hands-on control over your projects. Eight motorized knobs provide you with real-time, interactive control over your tracks and plug-ins, along with haptic feedback, intuitive mapping, and instant recall. Nine LCD strips automatically synchronize track and plug-in labels directly from your DAW sessions, negating the need for manual setup and customization. Moreover, you get 16 backlit RGB LED buttons for added control. The Roto-Control isn’t limited to Bitwig Studio and Ableton Live; you can use it with any MIDI-equipped hardware or software, including synthesizers, lighting, and media applications. You also get simple one-step record and playback, enabling you to automate and loop MIDI parameters on external hardware and software alike using the Roto-Control’s motorized knobs. Boasting versatile functionality and lock-tight DAW integration, the Roto-Control redefines precision control for modern music production and performance.

Melbourne Instruments

Yamaha MODX M- Elevate Expression Everywhere

Built for working musicians, the MODX M Series of synthesizers combines expressive control, streamlined workflow, and exceptional sound in a lightweight design ideal for stage or studio. Featuring three engines that create a stunning variety of sounds, and shared DNA from our flagship MONTAGE M, MODX M elevates expression everywhere.

Yamaha

Piano Profile with A88MK and Ivory

Roland A88 MK2– Play. Control. Rejoice.


The latest in our long line of professional MIDI controllers, the Roland A-88MKII is supremely playable, with onboard creative tools for today’s musicians and producers. Our acclaimed hammer-action keyboard and built-to-last quality combine with modern features like USB-C connectivity, RGB-lit controls, and MIDI 2.0 support for the best performance in its class

Roland

Synthogy Ivory

Synthogy Virtual Instruments
Ivory pianos are the pinnacle of piano sampling technology. Ivory’s worldwide critical acclaim and popularity has made it the industry standard.

Synthogy

Network MIDI 2.0 with Bome Box and Windows Developer Preview 13 plus Bluetooth MIDI 2.0 and Web MIDI 2.0

Bome Box

BomeBox
The MIDI Hub for Stage and Studio
The BomeBox is the solution for connecting and mapping MIDI devices via MIDI DIN, USB, Ethernet, and WiFi (without the need of a computer). Cross-connect USB-MIDI devices (powered by the BomeBox), MIDI 5-pin DIN, other BomeBoxes, computers, iPhones, and iPads

Bome Box

Windows MIDI 2.0 Developer Preview 13

A slide titled Key Features lists features of Windows MIDI Services, including MIDI 1.0 and 2.0 compatibility, multi-client support, timestamps, new USB and loopback MIDI, PowerShell scripting, and open source.
A slide titled Backwards Compatible shows a list of MIDI devices on a dark interface, with a red arrow pointing to Default MIDI Output. Text explains MIDI 2.0 SDK compatibility with older MIDI 1.0 devices.
Screenshot showing two music production apps open side by side, each using MIDI, demonstrating Windows MIDI Services multi-client support. Text explains apps can share MIDI devices without special drivers. Microsoft and Windows logos shown.
Slide introducing a new USB MIDI 2.0 driver, listing features like full MIDI 2.0 UMP and enhanced MIDI 1.0 support, open source, and development partners. The right side shows a dark-themed code editor with MIDI-related code.
Screenshot displaying a Windows application with a blue panel titled App-to-App MIDI 2.0, text about MIDI support and app features, and an open software grid of yellow pads. Microsoft logo is at the bottom right.
Slide titled MIDI Settings App with features listed, including customizing your MIDI system, personalizing endpoints, and sending SysEx messages; screenshot of the app interface is shown on the right.
Screenshot of a slide introducing Network MIDI 2.0, highlighting it as the first OS with prototype Network MIDI 2.0 support. Includes a setup window for network endpoints and text about public preview availability.
A presentation slide titled MIDI 2.0 Scripting shows a code editor with PowerShell code for automating MIDI 2.0 using Windows MIDI Services. The slide includes a Microsoft logo and a link: https://aka.ms/midi.
Slide titled Console Tools featuring a screenshot of the Windows MIDI Services Console with logged MIDI messages, and text describing midi.exe and mididiag.exe tools for MIDI testing and support. Microsoft and Windows logos shown.
A slide titled Timestamps and Scheduling explains that MIDI 2.0 SDK apps can schedule messages using high-resolution timestamps for better performance. The right side shows a data table of timestamped incoming messages.
A presentation slide about Network MIDI 2.0, highlighting prototype support as the first OS with this feature. It shows a screenshot of a configuration window and notes that it is in public preview. Windows and Microsoft logos are visible.
A slide displaying upcoming features for Windows MIDI Services, including Network MIDI 2.0, Bluetooth MIDI, Virtual PatchBay, more MIDI features, and ongoing updates. The left side is blue with white text.
A slide titled Release Schedule lists a Windows update available in Insider Canary releases today, planned for all Windows 11 users in late 2025 or early 2026, delivered via Windows Update. A link for more info is included.