MIDI has been the backbone of digital music for over 40 years. It lets instruments and softwares talk to each other. Connect Through MIDI extends the power of MIDI and adds a human layer. It turns technical MIDI signals into musical connection between players. Connect Through MIDI helps musicians play with each other, not just at the same time. Please keep reading below for more info after the MIDI INNOVATION VOTING block next. Please support my project via voting for it at the MIDI Innovation Award and spreading the word. THX!
How to vote for Connect Through MIDI at MIDI Innovation award
Please vote for “ConnectThroughMIDI” in both categories I am listed in:
- Please vote in the “MIDI 2.0” category AND the “Software Prototype/Non-Commercial” category
- the voting is a little ‘cryptic’ as you have to vote/nominate 3 entries in each category – (this seems a little strange but is actually quite nice to make people to support different projects)
Step-by-Step voting instructions:
- When you click on the voting page you have to enter your legit email address (and only vote once, obviously!)
- select the bottom category “MIDI 2.0” – select “ConnectThroughMIDI” +select 2 more projects and then confirm
- select the category “Software Prototypes/Non-Commercial” + select “ConnectThroughMIDI” +select 2 more projects and then confirm
What Does “Connect Through MIDI” Actually Do?
CT MIDI allows different performers to influence each other in real time. Two examples:
MIDI Chord pitch interaction in real time
- One person plays a chord on their keyboard.
- Another uses that chord pitch info to trigger a bassline or melody via MIDI drum pad
Route MIDI messages to control each other parameters
- Using a joystick or a simple device to control a reverb of another players synth
These interactions aren’t just synced — they’re responsive. Each input can be used creatively to shape someone else’s sound and use the MIDI pitch played by others in real-time having a musical conversation.
Connect Through MIDI with Simple Tools
You don’t need complex and expensive gear. That’s one of the key innovations.
A person using just a joystick, a single-button pad, or an adaptive controller can:
- Trigger harmonies + melodies
- Control effects and shape sounds
- Launch rhythmic patterns
- Control pitch or dynamics
This makes CTMIDI especially powerful for people with limited mobility, (inclusive) music education BUT as well for professional musicians exploring new concepts on creating new ways to interact musically.
CTMIDI Software and MIDI 2.0 Support
The CTMIDI software prototype in written in MAX. For the release it is planned as a standalone or Max runtime version (Mac+Win). so users won’t need (necessarily) purchase any additional software.
Connect Through MIDI is also forward-thinking. It will support MIDI 2.0 features (implementing in progress), including MIDI-CI and Property Exchange. This means the plan is:
- Detect what parameters are available on connected MIDI 2.0 gear
- Show readable names e.g. “Cutoff,” “Resonance,” or “Attack Time”
- Map those parameters to controllers with a single click
This brings a new level of accessibility and clarity for setting up real-time control.
MIDI connects instruments and music software.
Connect Through MIDI connects people.
RELEASE TIMELINE + WHEN WILL CTMIDI BE AVAILABLE?
The current prototype will be an entry for the MIDI Innovation Award 2025. Before making plans on release the options on funding + financing need to be developed and evaluated. You can always get in contact directly if you have any ideas for financing/funding or sign up to my email newsletter to stay updated on its development.
