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Piano Profile Demo NAMM 2024

Piano Profile Demo NAMM 2024

Written by The MIDI Association on .

Join us on Youtube for the Piano Profile Demo at NAMM 2024 featuring Roland Artist Scott Tibbs.

At the April 2023 NAMM show, Synthogy and Roland collaborated to showcase the first public demonstration MIDI 2.0 technology.
At the 2024 NAMM show they raised the bar again and showcased a demonstration of the new Piano Profile.

This Profile will make creating performances on one piano and playing them back on another more accurate.

Roland Product Specialist Scott Tibbs performed.

Scott has amassed a large body of music with numerous recording artists such as Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Howard Jones, Bruce Springsteen, Nelly, Lil’ Wayne, Jamie Fox, Robin Thicke, Bette Midler, Destiny’s Child, Jazmine Sullivan, Amerie, Jamie Foxx, Teddy Riley, Omar Hakim, Billy Cobham, and more.

Background

The piano is arguably the most important musical instrument in Western music traditions. It is essential to all styles of music from classical to jazz to pop, so when the MIDI Association started to develop Profiles, a Piano Profile was at the top of the list. 

This piano Profile is focused on Acoustic Pianos with mechanical key mechanisms driven by MIDI, Digital Acoustic Piano Tone Generators (both hardware and software), and physical MIDI keyboards that send MIDI messages and the most common of all – Digital Pianos which incorporate both Digital Acoustic Piano Tone Generators and physical MIDI keyboard. The Profile does not address electro-mechanical  pianos or the extended features of digital ensemble pianos.

Goals

The goal is a Piano Profile that defines the MIDI Messages and bi-directional MIDI-CI communication necessary to allow the performance of an acoustic piano piece on one device that supports the Piano Profile to be accurately rendered on any other device which also supports the Profile.

The Piano Profile defines the MIDI Messages and bi-directional MIDI-CI communication necessary to allow the performance of an acoustic piano piece on one device that supports the Piano Profile to be accurately rendered on any other device which also supports the Profile.  

The Profile provides support for remote (over the internet) performance.  

The Piano Profile details what information needs to be included in a Standard MIDI File (SMF2) and the mechanisms needed to accurately reproduce a piano performance from a file. 

The Piano Profile addresses the following use cases: 

  • Piano + tone generator (the most typical MIDI 1.0 use case)
  • Online live broadcasting of piano performances
  • Online lessons with a teacher and student
  • MIDI Streaming of recorded piano performances
  • Music production (use of the Piano Profile with DAWs)
  • SMF Online sales
Closeup of someone's hands playing keyboard while capturing on laptop.

New MIDI 2.0 Products in the market

Written by Athan Billias on .

In the last few months, a number of MIDI 2.0 capable products have been released into the market.

Here is an alphabetical list including the company name, product name, type of product and the MIDI 2.0 feature supported.

Company Product Name Product Type MIDI 2.0 Features
Amenote Protozoa MIDI 2.0 Development Platform USB MIDI 2.0 and MIDI 2.0 VCM, MIDI-CI, Property Exchange ProgramList, MIDI 2.0 VCM with Articulations
Apple Logic DAW MIDI 2.0 CVM. Can be passed to AU plugins
BomeBox Bome Interface Box
KissBox UMP2TR Interface Box Network UMP / Serial UMP gateway
KissBox IO3CC / IO8CC MIDI controller I/O system Network UMP / CVM
Korg Keystage Controller MIDI-CI, Property Exchange Via Manufacturer Specific Property Exchange, ChannelList
Korg OPSix Native (v1.1.0) Standalone App MIDI-CI, Property Exchange Via Manufacturer Specific Property Exchange, ChannelList
Korg Wavestate Native Standalone App MIDI-CI, Property Exchange Via Manufacturer Specific Property Exchange, ChannelList
MultitrackStudio MultitrackStudio DAW USB MIDI 2.0 and MIDI 2.0 VCM, MIDI-CI, Property Exchange Program List, MIDI 2.0 VCM with Articulations
Native Instruments Kontrol S-Series MK3 Controller USB MIDI 1.0 VCM, MIDI-CI, Property Exchange ChannelList
PACE JUCE SDK MIDI-CI
Roland A88 MKII Controller High Resolution Velocity
Sound Magic Supreme Drums Taiko AU/VST Plugin High Resolution Velocity
Steinberg Cubase 13 DAW Translates some MIDI 2.0 messages into VST3 format, Ready for MIDI 2.0

With support for high resolution velocity, CC, aftertouch, pitch bend, and poly pressure data, Cubase 13 is ready for the widespread adoption of MIDI 2.0.
Steinberg Nuendo 13 DAW MIDI 2.0 support, including high-resolution velocity, CC, aftertouch, pitch bend, and poly pressure data
Synthogy Ivory AU/VST Plugin High Resolution Velocity
Electric keyboard.

Roland A88mkII and Synthogy Ivory Piano Profile Demo

Written by Athan Billias on .

At the April 2023 NAMM show, Synthogy and Roland collaborated to showcase the first public demonstration MIDI 2.0 technology.
This NAMM show they are raising the bar and showcasing a demonstration of the new Piano Profile.

This Profile will make creating performances on one piano and playing them back on another more accurate.

Roland Product Specialist Scott Tibbs will perform.

Scott has amassed a large body of music with numerous recording artists such as Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Howard Jones, Bruce Springsteen, Nelly, Lil’ Wayne, Jamie Fox, Robin Thicke, Bette Midler, Destiny’s Child, Jazmine Sullivan, Amerie, Jamie Foxx, Teddy Riley, Omar Hakim, Billy Cobham, and more.

Background

The piano is arguably the most important musical instrument in Western music traditions. It is essential to all styles of music from classical to jazz to pop, so when the MIDI Association started to develop Profiles, a Piano Profile was at the top of the list. 

This piano Profile is focused on Acoustic Pianos with mechanical key mechanisms driven by MIDI, Digital Acoustic Piano Tone Generators (both hardware and software), and physical MIDI keyboards that send MIDI messages and the most common of all – Digital Pianos which incorporate both Digital Acoustic Piano Tone Generators and physical MIDI keyboard. The Profile does not address electro-mechanical  pianos or the extended features of digital ensemble pianos.

Goals

The goal is a Piano Profile that defines the MIDI Messages and bi-directional MIDI-CI communication necessary to allow the performance of an acoustic piano piece on one device that supports the Piano Profile to be accurately rendered on any other device which also supports the Profile.

The Piano Profile defines the MIDI Messages and bi-directional MIDI-CI communication necessary to allow the performance of an acoustic piano piece on one device that supports the Piano Profile to be accurately rendered on any other device which also supports the Profile.  

The Profile provides support for remote (over the internet) performance.  

The Piano Profile details what information needs to be included in a Standard MIDI File (SMF2) and the mechanisms needed to accurately reproduce a piano performance from a file. 

The Piano Profile addresses the following use cases: 

  • Piano + tone generator (the most typical MIDI 1.0 use case)
  • Online live broadcasting of piano performances
  • Online lessons with a teacher and student
  • MIDI Streaming of recorded piano performances
  • Music production (use of the Piano Profile with DAWs)
  • SMF Online sales
A person plays a yellow keyboard in front of two large screens displaying vibrant, colorful flower patterns. A microphone stand and audio equipment are nearby in a modern indoor setting.

Casio’s Music Tapestry

Written by Athan Billias on .

Music Tapestry is a technology that creates pictures out of musical performances.

The technology references musical elements such as pitches and touch to generate evolving imagery in real time, which ultimately forms a single still image when the performer stops playing. Using musical performance analytics based on music theory,

Music Tapestry parses the subtleties of piano performances for tonality, beat/rhythm, chord, and chord progression and immediately translates these into colors and shapes such as flowers and leaves that match the feel of the music. Fun-spirited playing yields bright, cheery results, while chic approaches produce artwork with an accordingly refined ambiance.

Since it is impossible to play the same piece in the same way twice, the result is different with every performance, never generating exactly the same artwork.

Concert scene.

Embodme Presents French Artist Delaurentis

Written by Athan Billias on .

DeLaurentis is one of the few rare electronic music producers and artists who manage to convey pure emotion by using machines to manipulate the voice.

Her electro-cinematic music is both soft and powerful, clear and obscure: relentlessly effective and bewitching.

Array of screenshots.

Audio Modeling Presents Camelot Pro and SWAM

Written by Athan Billias on .

Audio Modeling SWAM Instruments

Embark on a new creative journey with SWAM technology and our expressive virtual instruments. Combine that with the power of Camelot Pro, and you’ll rediscover the joy of making music.
Add these innovative tools to your arsenal, and experience a fresh approach to music production and performance that awaits you.

Audio Modeling Camelot Pro

Camelot Pro is an application created to address the most complex live performance needs with a simple and guided workflow.
Camelot is a Setlist Manager, a Software Instrument & FX Host, a PDF Music Score reader, a Multitrack Audio Player, and the most advanced Audio/MIDI Patchbay and Router.

Man playing a wind instrument in front of small gathering at a tradeshow.

Robkoo Presents the R1 Wind Instrument

Written by Athan Billias on .

The Wind Synthesizer R1 is a new form of wind instrument created by Robkoo.

With its intuitive design, audio technology, and realistic sounds, R1 makes performing music easier than ever.

  • With sounds sampled from top performers around the globe, R1 saves 10 or even 20 years of practice to achieve the vibe of a pro.
  • Food grade mouthpiece- Same material as baby pacifier for utmost health protection. Multiple mouthpiece styles available.
  • Touch-sensing performance keys-Perform by touching the keys. Fast response, minimal noise, and maximum durability.
  • Independent semitone keys -Resemble the keys on an acoustic instrument. Play expressively in a realistic and graceful way.
  • Patch switch- Switch tones in a flash. Multiple functions assignable without interfering the play.
  • Triple octave keys- Break away from the limitation of acoustic instruments. Travel across wide octaves in light speed.
  • Mechanical pitch wheel-Reliable and intuitive. Pitch bend with your thumb. It is also customizable to trigger other controls like portamento.
  • High-accuracy gyroscope-Trigger performance techniques by simply shaking and waving. Pull up and down for vibrato, another articulation, and pitch bend.
  • Responsive RGB lights- The cyber style RGB light patterns display over 60,000 colors. The lights also respond to your breath and technique, adding a visual element to your play.
  • Learn in 15 minutes A dedicate interactive course guides you through all the basics in 15 minutes. Keep practicing for 2 weeks, you will be ready to perform.