The MIDI Association is pleased to welcome PopuMusic as a new member of our global community of companies building the future of music and music technology.
PopuMusic is best known for a growing family of “smart instruments”—portable, app-integrated products designed to make learning and creating music more approachable. Across their lineup, PopuMusic leans on two key pillars that resonate strongly with the MIDI community: MIDI connectivity (so their instruments can plug into modern production workflows) and AI-powered features (to support learning, creativity, and fast musical iteration).
This combination—smart hardware + app experiences + standards-based connectivity—is a major theme across the industry. As a MIDI Association member, PopuMusic joins a broad ecosystem of manufacturers, software developers, and innovators working to make music creation more expressive, interoperable, and accessible to everyone.
PopuMusic at a Glance
PopuMusic describes itself as a technology company founded in 2015, focused on developing musical instrument and audio equipment. Their “About” timeline highlights early launches like Poputar (a smart guitar with LED guidance and an app-based learning experience).
This was followed by Populele (smart ukulele)
Now they are more focused on keyboard products such as PopuPiano. Today, their product direction can be summarized simply:
- Smart instruments that help users learn faster and play more confidently
- MIDI compatibility that connects those instruments into DAWs, apps, and creative workflows
- AI-enabled tools that support both learning and music-making, from guided practice to idea generation
Product Line Overview
PopuPiano: a modular smart keyboard with MIDI compatibility
PopuMusic’s flagship keyboard product is PopuPiano, positioned as a modern, portable “smart piano keyboard” with AI lessons, light-up keys, and MIDI compatibility.
Several aspects stand out for MIDI.org readers:
- Modular / expandable design: PopuMusic describes PopuPiano as modular—built to “snap, expand, and customize,” letting users scale the physical layout over time.
- Creator-friendly positioning: Their “for creators” messaging emphasizes MIDI compatibility and a workflow that fits next to a laptop for production and content creation. [
- Hardware composition as a MIDI controller: PopuMusic publishes a “keyboard hardware” page that explicitly labels PopuPiano as a “MIDI Controller” and lists a modular product composition (29-key main keyboard + chord pad + expansion keyboard).
PartyStudio: “wireless MIDI synth speaker” for instant jamming
One of PopuMusic’s newest and most distinctive ideas is PartyStudio, described by PopuMusic as “the world’s first wireless MIDI-enabled synthesizer speaker.”
Music Radar has similarly framed PartyStudio as a “wireless MIDI synthesizer speaker,” emphasizing easy setup and multi-player jam scenarios.
Music Radar Party Studio Article
PopuMusic’s PartyStudio messaging focuses on a simple promise: connect your MIDI controller wirelessly, skip the computer, and get responsive sound immediately—“no computer, no cables.”
For many creators (and especially for classrooms, workshops, and casual sessions), lowering the friction between “idea” and “sound” is a major win.
How PopuMusic Uses MIDI
PopuMusic repeatedly positions PopuPiano as a keyboard built for modern creators with reliable MIDI output and “studio-grade MIDI compatibility.”
Their creator-focused messaging also frames PopuPiano as a tool for both performance and production—using MIDI as the bridge between hardware playing and software creation.
For MIDI.org readers, that interoperability shows up in a few practical ways:
- DAW integration: MIDI lets a PopuPiano performance become editable note data inside a DAW (timing, velocity, arrangement).
- Instrument flexibility: MIDI separates performance from sound engine—so the same keyboard performance can drive virtual instruments, hardware synths, or educational tools.
- Portable workflows: PopuMusic’s positioning emphasizes compact, laptop-friendly setups, where MIDI is the common language linking small controllers to large creative systems.
PartyStudio adds another perspective: MIDI can also be a “wireless performance link,” turning a keyboard into an instant instrument rig without requiring a computer-based sound source.
How PopuMusic Uses AI
PopuMusic markets PopuPiano as a smart keyboard with AI lessons and emphasizes AI as a creativity aid—not only for structured learning, but also for idea generation.
Two examples highlight their AI direction:
- AI-assisted composition: PopuPiano product messaging describes a feature that lets users “tap three notes” and have AI generate melodic inspiration—positioned as a fast way to break through creative blocks.
- Adaptive learning experiences: PopuMusic describes app-driven practice features like guided learning modes and real-time feedback, aiming to keep learners engaged and progressing.
Across the industry, AI is increasingly used to personalize learning paths, provide immediate feedback, and generate musical starting points. PopuMusic’s approach—pairing AI features with physical instruments and MIDI interoperability—suggests a roadmap where learning and creating are part of the same continuous loop: you practice, you explore, you produce, you share, and you improve.
Why This Membership Matters
PopuMusic represents a growing segment of the music technology world: companies building connected instruments that blend hardware playability with software intelligence. Their focus on MIDI compatibility and AI-driven learning/creation tools aligns with a central MIDI Association goal: enabling creators to move easily between devices, apps, platforms, and workflows.
We’re excited to welcome PopuMusic into the MIDI Association community and look forward to collaboration with fellow members across instruments, software, education, and accessibility initiatives.