Musician-Friendly MIDI Platform

MidiCore™

MIDI made joyful and easy.

60+

Effects

4

Tracks

8

MIDI Ports

<5ms

Latency

0

Crashes

Master Craftsman · Exceptional Talent

"Each instrument is a unique piece, born from the hands of a single craftsman."

Every MidiCore module is designed, assembled, and tested by Ewen d'Aviau in his workshop in Saint-Nazaire, France. No factory. No production line. Just an engineer-luthier and his craft.

The Problem → The Solution

Replace your fragile setup with industrial-grade MIDI.

PC crashes on stage

Embedded real-time — zero crashes

Timing that drifts and breaks your groove

< 5 ms guaranteed end-to-end

30+ second boot time

2 seconds — plug in, play

3 boxes + 15 cables

All-in-one, internal MIDI routing 16×16

Closed firmware, black box

Customizable firmware — tailored to your setup

Windows update before the gig

No system headache before the show — ever

Three Worlds, One Platform

MidiCore serves three distinct audiences — each with dedicated modules.

Accordionists

24-Bit Bellows Expression

Highly expressive musical sensor with 16 million levels of nuance. Bidirectional (pull ≠ push), 4 response curves, < 5 ms response, auto-calibration.

6 Authentic Musette Styles

Dry · Light · American · Italian · French · Extreme · Custom. With L-M-H voice configurations and per-voice level control.

Full Stradella Bass

120/96/72/48 bass + free bass. 6 chord types, circle of fifths layout, adjustable voicing density, independent bass/chord velocity.

16 Registers + Crossfade

Master, Musette, Bandoneon, Accordion, Violin, Clarinet, Bassoon, Piccolo, Organ, Harmonium, Oboe, Flute + 4 Custom. 10–500 ms crossfade.

Bellows Shake Tremolo

Automatic detection of bellows shake movement. 2–20 Hz, adjustable sensitivity and depth. Target: volume, pitch, filter, or both.

Compact Installation

Compact module fits inside the accordion. All 6 accordion types supported: Piano, Chromatic, Diatonic, Bayan, Concertina, Bandoneon.

Pro Musicians

4-Track MIDI Looper (easy and fun)

8 scenes, a very precise rhythm grid (96 steps per beat), 18 groove helpers. Record/Overdub/Undo/Redo, mute/solo per track, SD save, synced metronome.

60+ Real-Time Effects

  • Transpose ±12 · Force-to-Scale (15 scales)
  • Harmonizer 4 voices · Chord · Strum
  • Arpeggiator 5 modes · Note Repeat
  • Quantizer 18 modes · Swing · Humanizer
  • Velocity Compressor · CC Smoother · LFO
  • MIDI Delay synced · Automation · Mod Matrix

8 MIDI Ports

4 USB virtual cables + 4 DIN hardware ports + USB Host (keyboards directly) + USB CDC (CLI) + USB MSC (SD access).

Physical Controls

64 musical control inputs + 64 button/light controls + OLED 256×64 display + rotary encoder + 9 buttons + 8 footswitches.

16×16 Routing Matrix

Any port to any port. Per-channel and per-message-type filtering. MIDI Filter, Channelizer, Converter, Fine Control Helper.

Scene Snapshots

8 scenes × 4 tracks. Morphing 0–5000 ms for smooth transitions. Automation with 128 events per track, 1 ms precision.

Music Therapy

Note Stabilizer — Anti-Tremor

Min duration 10–500 ms, retrigger delay 10–1000 ms, neighbor filter ±1–12 semitones, velocity stabilization, real-time statistics.

Parkinson's · Essential tremor · Dystonia · Cerebral palsy · MS · Post-stroke

Assisted Hold — Anti-Fatigue

Latch mode, timed hold (100 ms–10 sec), next-note hold, infinite hold. Patient conserves energy — the note sustains by itself.

ALS · Myasthenia · Arthritis · Fibromyalgia · Severe fatigue

One-Finger Chord

1 key = 1 full chord. Auto, split keyboard, or single-note mode. 4 voicing styles (fifth, triad, 7th, full). Optional auto bass.

Hemiplegia · Amputation · One-hand playing

24-Bit Breath Sensor

Blow + inhale detection, breath range from light to strong (child to adult), 4 response curves, auto-calibration. Respiratory rehab becomes music.

Force-to-Scale

15 scales (pentatonic, major, minor, blues…). Impossible to play a wrong note. Instant musical gratification without learning curve.

8 Clinical Scenarios

  • Parkinson's — objective progress measurement
  • Hemiplegia — one-handed playing
  • Group workshop (care home)
  • Child respiratory rehab
  • Special education — ASD
  • Relaxation / sound meditation
  • Objective therapeutic follow-up
  • End-of-year concert

Core Features

Everything a professional musician needs — in one box.

MIDI Looper

4 tracks × 8 scenes. Fine timing grid (96 steps per beat). 18 quantizations including triplets, quintuplets, septuplets. SD save. All by foot.

Melodic Effects

Transpose ±12 · Force-to-Scale 15 scales · Harmonizer 4 voices · Chord (17 types) · Strum · Legato

Rhythmic Effects

Arpeggiator 5 modes · Note Repeat · Quantizer 18 modes · Swing 0–100% · Humanizer ±100% · Gate Time

Dynamic Effects

Velocity Compressor · CC Smoother (4 modes) · Envelope CC (ADSR) · LFO (5 waveforms, 0.1–20 Hz)

Routing & Filtering

16×16 Router · MIDI Filter · Channelizer · MIDI Converter · MIDI Delay synced · Fine Control Helper

Automation

128 events/track, 1 ms precision · Mod Matrix 4×8 · Scene Snapshots × 8 · Morphing 0–5000 ms

All 60+ Modules — Detailed

Every module that makes MidiCore the most complete MIDI platform on the market. For 30 years, MIDI innovation was reserved for keyboard players — MidiCore brings it all to every musician, including accordionists and disabled artists.

Melodic Effects

Transpose (±12 semitones)

Change key instantly by footswitch. Same fingering, different tonality — perfect for singers who change their mind

Force-to-Scale (15 scales)

Every note you play lands in the chosen scale. Pentatonic, major, minor, blues, dorian, mixolydian — improvise fearlessly

Harmonizer (4 voices)

Add automatic harmonies — 3rd, 5th, 7th, octave. Play one note, hear a full harmony. Each voice individually enabled

Chord (17 types, inversions)

One key = one full chord. Major, minor, dim, aug, sus2, sus4, maj7, min7, dom7, dim7, aug7, maj9, min9, dom9, power, octave. 4 voicings

Strum (up/down/alternate)

Guitar-style arpeggiation of chords with adjustable delay between notes. Brings life to static chord playing

Legato (3 priority modes)

Mono mode with lowest, highest, or last note priority. Retrigger options. Portamento glide time for smooth transitions

Musette Detune (7 styles)

Authentic accordion chorus — Dry, Light, American, Italian, French, Extreme, Custom. L-M-H voice combinations with per-voice level

Scale Quantizer

Forces every incoming note to the nearest in-scale note. Root note + scale type configurable. Zero wrong notes

Rhythmic Effects

Arpeggiator (5 modes, 1–4 octaves)

Up, Down, Up/Down, Random, As-Played. Hold a chord, get cascading patterns across up to 4 octaves. Tempo-synced

Note Repeat (MPC-style)

Automatic retriggering at selectable rate divisions. Adjustable gate length 1–100% and accent velocity 0–127

Quantizer (18 modes)

Timing correction from 1/4 to 1/32, including triplets, quintuplets, septuplets. Adjustable strength 0–100% and swing

Swing (0–100%)

Add jazz/funk/shuffle groove to any pattern. Applied in hardware with immediate response. The natural "bounce" you feel

Humanizer (±100% timing & velocity)

Micro-variations in timing and velocity. Makes quantized patterns sound alive and natural — the machine breathes

Gate Time (3 modes)

Control note length — fixed duration, percentage of original, or add/subtract ms. Shape the feel of every note

Euclidean Rhythm (8 patterns)

Bjorklund algorithm generates evenly-distributed rhythms. 1–64 steps, rotation, probability 0–100%, 5 direction modes

Rhythm Trainer

Helper tool like a metronome: guided rhythm patterns and progressive difficulty to improve timing.

Dynamic Effects

Velocity Compressor

Threshold, ratio, and makeup gain for MIDI velocity. Normalize dynamics — consistent volume regardless of playing force

CC Smoother (4 modes)

Light, Medium, Heavy, Custom smoothing. Eliminates zipper noise and staircase steps in CC values. Silky fader movements

LFO (5 waveforms, 0.1–20 Hz)

Sine, Triangle, Square, Saw, Random. Route to any CC target — vibrato, filter sweeps, panning. Adjustable depth 0–127

Envelope CC (ADSR)

Full Attack-Decay-Sustain-Release envelope mapped to any CC. Dynamic shaping from a single note trigger

Expression Mapping

Map expression pedal, breath controller, or any input to MIDI CC. 4 response curves — linear, log, expo, S-curve

Routing & MIDI Processing

MIDI Router (16×16 matrix)

Any port to any port. Per-node routing. Split keyboards, layer synths, merge controllers — all without cables

MIDI Filter

Block by message type (note, CC, aftertouch), channel, or note range. Only what matters reaches your synth

Channelizer (zone-based)

Intelligent channel mapping with zones. Per-zone note range, output channel, transpose. Voice stealing management

MIDI Converter

CC to aftertouch, note to CC, or any other type conversion. Source and target CC configurable

MIDI Delay (synced)

Tempo-synced echo. Time division (1/4, 1/8, 1/16), feedback 0–100%, wet/dry mix. Rhythmic complexity from one note

Fine Control Helper

Fine musical controls for expressive synth playing, without technical jargon.

Keyboard Zones

Split keyboard into independent zones, each with its own channel, transpose, and sound. Full zone-based control

MIDI Looper

4-Track MIDI Looper (easy and fun)

Record, overdub, play, stop. Each track on its own MIDI channel = different instrument. Be your own orchestra

8 Scenes

Verse, chorus, bridge, solo — switch instantly by footswitch. Full song structure in one performance

18 Quantization Modes

1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, triplets, quintuplets, septuplets. Your recording is always on beat

Undo/Redo

Unlimited undo on the last overdub. Make mistakes freely — instant recovery with one button

Mute/Solo per Track

Isolate or silence any track instantly. Bring instruments in and out for dynamic live arrangement

SD Card Save/Load

Save your loops, recall them next gig. Your entire set list stored on a single SD card

Synced Metronome

Visual and audible tempo reference. Accent on downbeat. Locked to looper tempo for perfect timing

Transpose Loops

Change the key of recorded loops after recording. Impossible with audio loopers — only MIDI makes this possible

Accordion-Specific

Bellows Expression (ultra expressive)

Musical ultra expressive pressure sensor — 16 million levels of nuance. Bidirectional, 4 response curves, auto-calibration, < 5 ms

Stradella Bass (48–120)

Complete bass system — 6 chord types, circle of fifths layout, adjustable voicing density, octave doubling

Bellows Shake Tremolo

Automatic detection of bellows shake. 2–20 Hz, adjustable sensitivity and depth. Target: volume, pitch, filter

16 Registers + Crossfade

Master, Musette, Bandoneon, Accordion, Violin, Clarinet, Bassoon, Piccolo, Organ, Harmonium + 4 Custom. Smooth transitions

Push/Pull Detection

Bidirectional bellows — different notes for push and pull. Essential for diatonic, concertina, bandoneon

Bass/Chord System

Stradella, Free Bass, Belgian layouts. Base note configurable. Independent bass and chord velocity

Accessibility Modules

Note Stabilizer (Anti-Tremor)

Filters presses < 150 ms, ignores adjacent keys, velocity stabilization, real-time statistics. For Parkinson's, tremor, dystonia

Assisted Hold (Anti-Fatigue)

5 modes: Latch, Timed (100 ms–10 s), Next-note, Infinite, Disabled. Note sustains by itself — conserve energy

One-Finger Chord

1 key = 1 full chord. Auto, Split, Single-note modes. 4 voicing styles. Complete music with one hand

Breath Sensor (ultra expressive)

Blow and play — blow range from light to strong, 4 curves, auto-calibration. Respiratory rehabilitation becomes musical pleasure

Automation & Modulation

CC Automation (128 events/track)

Record your expression movements. Replay them perfectly, every time. 1 ms precision per event

Mod Matrix (4 LFOs × 8 targets)

Digital routing inspired by modular synthesis: connect any modulation source to any destination. Creative routing that evolves your sound

Scene Snapshots (×8)

Save and recall complete effect configurations. Morphing 0–5000 ms for smooth transitions between scenes

System & Hardware

Easy USB MIDI Update

Update firmware safely via USB MIDI, with a built-in safety check. Your instrument stays up to date.

Patch Management (SD)

Save and recall all settings — patches, presets, configurations. Ready in 1 second. Bank management

System Watchdog

Hardware watchdog ensures the system never hangs. Automatic recovery — 24/7 reliability guaranteed

Config System (8 files)

All settings stored on SD card. Load different configurations per gig. Therapists can prepare setups in advance

OLED Display (256×64)

16 grayscale levels, high contrast. 11 UI pages: Looper, Timeline, Piano Roll, Song, MIDI Monitor, Config, LiveFX, Rhythm, Automation

64 Musical Control Inputs

Connect any pot, slider, pedal, or sensor. Per-channel CC mapping, response curves, invert, threshold, min/max

64 Button/Light Controls

64 buttons + 64 lights for stage control. Large buttons for limited mobility

8 Footswitches

Hands-free control of any function. Looper transport, scene switching, effect toggling — all at your feet

USB Host MIDI

Plug a MIDI keyboard directly into MidiCore — no PC needed. Direct connection to USB MIDI controllers

Audio Output (optional)

High-Quality Audio Output

High-quality audio output with headphone and line outputs. Play without an external synth.

Dream SAM5716 Sampler

Professional sample playback engine. High-quality accordion, organ, and instrument sounds built in

Analog Synth Output

Control analog synths and modular gear. Precision analog conversion for music.

Stage-Ready Essentials

Built for musicians: plug in, smile, and play.

Platform

Dedicated real-time stage system

System memory

Memory optimized for live play

Flash

1 MB (28% used)

Latency

< 5 ms end-to-end

Boot

< 2 seconds

USB

MIDI + CDC + MSC + Host

MIDI DIN

4 hardware ports

System

Stable real-time system

Easy Update

USB MIDI (MidiCore + built-in check)

Storage

Reliable SD card storage

Reliability

24/7 — zero crashes

Compatibility

MidiCore/MidiCore 98.95%

Honest Comparison

See how MidiCore stacks up against the competition.

ProductLatencyMIDI LooperPortsMIDI FXCrashes?
Akai MPC Live II~12 msAudio only2LimitedPartial
Elektron Octatrack~8 msAudio only2BasicYes
Ableton Push 3~15 msAudio only1SoftwarePartial
Bomebox~5 msPartial4Routing onlyYes
PC + DAW15–50 msSoftwareVariablePluginsPartial
MidiCore Live< 5 ms4-track MIDI860+Never
MidiCore Ultimate< 5 ms4-track MIDI860+Never

My Commitment

As an artisan-luthier, I build instruments — not mass products.

Handcrafted

Every module assembled and tested by Ewen — no anonymous factory.

Open Source

Firmware is open — inspect, modify, improve. No vendor lock-in.

Direct Support

You talk to the engineer who designed the product.

Accessibility First

Designed by a dys person for people with disabilities.

Continuous Evolution

MidiCore improves with your feedback — new features regularly.

Disability & Accordion — They Play Thanks to MidiCore

3 real stories of musicians who rediscovered their art through MidiCore's accessibility features.

Marie — Accordionist & Parkinson's

"My hands tremble, but my music doesn't anymore."

Marie played bal-musette gigs for 30 years. When Parkinson's tremors started, she thought it was over. With MidiCore, every wrong note caused by tremors is filtered automatically. Her waltz and tango repertoire stays intact — her audience can't tell the difference.

  • Back to village dances and festivals — her musical life continues
  • Zero wrong notes despite tremors
  • Bellows expression preserved — full accordion nuance
  • Plays with full confidence, zero stress on stage
  • Plug in and play — no technical setup required

Her musical life continues

Thomas — Accordionist & Hemiplegia

"With one hand, I make a whole orchestra sound."

After a stroke, Thomas lost the use of his left hand. No more Stradella bass, no more chords — no more concerts. With MidiCore, one finger is enough to play full chords. The looper records his right hand while he builds accompaniment layer by layer. He's a professional musician again.

  • Full chords with a single finger — rich harmony with one hand
  • 4-track looper — a one-person orchestra on stage
  • Successful professional comeback — living from his music
  • Plays duo, trio, or solo with the MIDI looper
  • Concert income restored — financial independence

His career restored

Sophie — Music Therapist & Adapted Accordion

"My patients blow into the accordion and rehabilitation moves forward."

Sophie is a music therapist at a rehabilitation center. She uses the MIDI accordion with MidiCore for sessions with children with motor disabilities. The child blows, and the accordion plays — impossible to play wrong thanks to Force-to-Scale. Respiratory progress is measurable. Sessions last longer because the child is having fun.

  • Fun respiratory rehabilitation — exercise becomes music
  • Impossible to play wrong — instant patient confidence
  • Measurable progress session after session
  • Adapted to every level of motor disability
  • Professional tool recognized in clinical settings

Certifiable therapeutic tool

Let’s talk about your instrument

Every MidiCore installation is designed case by case, around the instrument, the playing style and the musician’s needs. Write to us and we will come back with a tailored proposal.