Three hundred synths, 3 hardware projects, and one app
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- #Community-Project
- #Open-Source
- #MIDI-Data
- MIDI Guide is an open dataset for MIDI CC and NRPN data, now covering over 300 instruments contributed by a community of 52+ people.
- The project started in 2019 as part of an app idea called Condukt, a performance MIDI controller for iOS/iPad/macOS, but the app was shelved due to steep system requirements and market challenges.
- Instead, the MIDI dataset was published as CSV files for readability and machine parsing, leading to a website (midi.guide) that grew organically through community contributions.
- Key milestones include the first external pull request in 2020, a design refresh in 2025, and hardware adoption by devices like the Neuzeit Drop MIDI controller and Reliq synth/studio system.
- In 2026, Condukt was finally released, coinciding with the dataset reaching 300 instruments, 21,262 parameters, and use in multiple real-world projects.