MIDI 2.0 Protocol Messages and the Universal MIDI Packet NAMM 2021 Session

MIDI 2.0 Means Two-way MIDI Conversations

MIDI 2.0 is bi-directional and changes MIDI from a monologue to a dialog. For example, with the new MIDI-CI (Capability Inquiry) messages, MIDI 2.0 devices can talk to each other, and auto-configure themselves to work together.

Higher Resolution, More Controllers and Better Timing

To deliver an unprecedented level of musical and artistic expressiveness, MIDI 2.0 re-imagines the role of performance controllers, Controllers are now easier to use, and there are more of them: over 32,000 controllers, including controls for individual notes. Enhanced, 32-bit resolution gives controls a smooth, continuous, "analog" feel. New Note-On options were added for articulation control and precise note pitch.

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I don't know what the inter-connectivity possibilities are, but it'd be great if 2.0 allowed multiple midi device to be connected and combined into a single unit through something as simple as 16-pin ribbon cable, so manufacturer could sell eurorack like sections of a midi control surface that combine into single midi control surface. So you could buy a 10 slider module and pitch /modulation lever module, then later decide to add a 10 knob module or even a 44 key module. It'd also be good if you could turn multiple old broken midi keyboard into single device through some kind of Y splitter that let you combine 3 old keyboard with only working sliders into a single control surface. Not that many people would do this, but the option would be great.