Hardware platform · Shipping from NYC

If bland, square boxes are inspiring,
you might be lost...

pipSqueak MIDI controller

A controller as unique as your creations — works with all of your favorite software and infinitely expandable.

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Shipping from NYCWorks with Ableton · QLab · DAWsWeb MIDI configurator

Why useMidi

Built to last, built to remap.

01 // FEEL

Tactile by design

Real pots, buttons, and laser-cut chassis — tools you want to show off on the desk.

02 // FABRICATION

Digital fabrication

Laser-cut enclosures inpired by traditional building techniques — craftsmanship aimed at a price that works for creators.

03 // MIDI

Plug in and play

Class-compliant USB MIDI and Bluetooth MIDI. Works with any software that supports MIDI. Also open to custom firmware for other use cases.

04 // OPEN

Remap in the browser

Web MIDI configurator that allows you to remap the controller to your liking, SysEx docs, and field firmware updates — zero drivers.

Hardware

Controllers shipping now.

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Power users · builders

Open when you want it.

Remap in the browser, flash firmware when you need to, or go deeper with documented SysEx. Built for musicians and those that tinker.

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SPEC SHEET
Core architecture
Dual-core 32-bit embedded processor · 240 MHz class
Protocol support
Class-compliant MIDI over USB · BLE MIDI
Power & I/O
USB-C unified data/power · optional lithium management
Chassis
High-tolerance digital fabrication · tactile mechanical controls
Firmware
Field-programmable via Web MIDI · zero drivers required

What Musicians Are Saying

All reviews from verified purchasers

★★★★★
✓ Verified Buyer

"Very cool, perfect and simple little midi controller. Exactly what I needed/wanted and shipped immediately."

John H.·Sep 2, 2025