The MIDI Association
The global community of people who work, play and create with MIDI
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What is MIDI?
MIDI is an industry standard music technology protocol that connects products from many different companies including digital musical instruments, computers, tablets, and smartphones. MIDI is used every day around the world by musicians, DJs, producers, educators, artists, and hobbyists to create, perform, learn, and share music and artistic works.
Upcoming MIDI Events
A3E MIDI 2.0 Events at NAMM
January 17th • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
January 18th • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
January 18th • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
The Hilton: Level 4: Avila 6
January 18th • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
January 18th • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
The Hilton: Level 4: Avila 6
MIDI Manufacturers Association Annual General Meeting
Sunday, January 19 • 9:00 AM- 9:50 AM and 1:30 PM-3:00 PM
Anaheim Marriott Grand Ballroom Grand Ballroom G&H
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Anaheim Marriott Grand Ballroom Grand Ballroom G&H
You must click below to request an invitation
What is the MIDI Association?
The MIDI Association is the FREE non-profit community of people that create music and art with MIDI. The www.MIDI.org website is the central repository of information about anything related to MIDI technology, from classic legacy gear to the next- gen MIDI protocols coming soon.
Music Production Courses
The MIDI Association provides an intuitive web-based video player that streams tutorials to your web browser. Sign up today to get free access to 156 hours of preview traning or get a full access annual pass to thousands of hours of videos for only $199. Super charge your skills today!
Connect. Learn. Create.
Enjoy “all access” to videos, guides, articles, and discussion forums offering tools, tips, and tricks to help you learn everything from MIDI basics to advanced techniques. Get inspired and create your own artistic path. We’re dedicated to helping you get the most out of MIDI.
Becoming A Member Is Free!
Membership is FREE, so sign up now to join the fun, access all the MIDI Specifications and for exclusive premium content available only to MIDI Association members. You'll also get our monthly MIDI Message Newsletter with the latest MIDI announcements at no charge.
The Official MIDI Specifications
The MIDI Manufacturers Association (MMA) produces the Specifications that make MIDI products work together.
The Specifications define new MIDI Messages and new Recommended Practices for using MIDI Technology.
Join the MIDI Association and use the links below to download MIDI Specifications and Recommended Practices.
The Specifications define new MIDI Messages and new Recommended Practices for using MIDI Technology.
Join the MIDI Association and use the links below to download MIDI Specifications and Recommended Practices.
Featured Video
At the Audio Developers Conference 2019, Mike Kent, Florian Bomers, & Brett Porter presented an Introduction to MIDI 2.0. Steinberg also gave a talk on Support of MIDI 2.0 and MIDI CI in VST 3 Instruments.
These talks were specifically targeted to developers.