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.
The MIDI Association
The MIDI Association is the global non-profit 501(c)6 trade organization that connects the companies who develop MIDI products and new MIDI specifications with all the people around the world that create music and art with MIDI.
Stylophone
Dubreq Stylophone – Creators of the Original Pocket Synthesizer and Unique Sound Since 1968.
Music Roadtrip
Music Roadtrip, a “Travel App for Music Fans,” giving users a roadmap to the best venues, record stores, festivals, landmarks, and other points of musical interest across the U.S. Developed by lifelong music-lovers, Music Roadtrip taps into the growing music tourism movement—recently described by Forbes as one of today’s fastest-rising travel trends. As more travelers plan trips around concerts, festivals, and music history, the app offers a curated, map-based guide to local scenes and must-see stops along the way. Whether its a legendary venue, a great local record store, or a stop you wouldn’t know to look for otherwise, the idea is to give music fans a better way to explore destinations through the music that defines them. Key features include curated itineraries highlighting the best music destinations in a city or region; live concert and festival listings with ticketing access; and discovery tools for record stores, music-themed shops, eateries, and bars connected to local scenes. Users can explore arts, culture, and music history through museums, historical markers, and landmark locations, all surfaced through a live, map-first experience. Additional tools support the journey along the way, including music previews tied to artists and events, lodging recommendations with music history or themes, ride-booking integrations for getting to shows, and partner reviews for places to eat, shop, and visit. For deeper exploration, the app also offers local guides, newsletters, and social content focused on music travel, with optional augmented reality tours and interactive experiences planned for future releases.
MicroKits
Build Your Own Musical Circuits for Learning and Fun
inMusic Brands Inc.
inMusic is a family of leading music technology and consumer electronics brands. Through collaboration and innovation, every inMusic brand has the unique ability to respond dynamically to the demands of its customers, delivering the latest advancements in engineering, design, and technology in the DJ, Music Production, Pro Audio, Musical Instrument, and Consumer Electronics industries.
Hangzhou Binwen musical Instruments Co.,Ltd
As a leading supplier of string instruments, we are proud to partner with global distributors who have achieved remarkable triumph through our premium products and competitive pricing. We look forward to exploring synergies and ensuring your visit adds tangible value to your business.
Deftaudio
These days Deftaudio has several specific objectives in mind. This includes manufacturing of new instruments such as the very popular Luma-1 drum machine, various MIDI kits and utility modules, and restoration of vintage music computing machines, including servicing Fairlight customers across the world.
Bob Moog Foundation
The Bob Moog Foundation is an independent 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization with a mission of inspiring people of all ages through the intersection of science, music, technology, and innovation. We accomplish this through three hallmark projects: Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool, a 10-week experiential curriculum that explores the science of sound through music and technology, the Bob Moog Foundation Archives, a vast and growing collection of over 15,000 historical items, and the Moogseum, an interactive museum that brings Bob Moog’s legacy alive through a host of custom exhibits enjoyed by 10,000 visitors annually.