Programmable physical interfaces · NYC
Physical intuition. Digital tools.
Premium tactile MIDI hardware for musicians, lighting designers, and creative technologists controlling sound, light, and interactive systems beyond flat glass.
Hardware that ships
Control that stays out of the way
Compact, configurable controllers for desks and stages. More SKUs are in batch, and custom builds and modifications are part of the practice.
01 / Origin
Built from an intolerance for generic.
High-performance acoustic music taught how deeply creation depends on physical intuition. useMidi brings that feel into modern digital tools through premium tactile hardware, parametric design, and digital fabrication.
“Physical intuition is how we create. I’m building useMidi to bring that feel into modern digital tools.”
Class-compliant USB MIDI
Connect without drivers and keep setup friction out of the creative process.
Browser remapping
Configure mappings over SysEx through a full Web MIDI surface.
Field firmware updates
Programmable platforms designed to evolve after they leave the workshop.
Built and tested in NYC
Hand-wired builds, laser-cut enclosures, and every controller played before shipping.
Verified purchasers
Hardware that fits the work
“Very cool, perfect and simple little MIDI controller. Exactly what I needed and wanted.”
“He made custom programming for the device for me. The device works as described. Highly recommended!”
“useMidi has crafted something really nice here. Highly recommended!”