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MakerProducts is proud to announce the MidiCard Plus, the full two-octave 25-key successor to the MidiCard.

By switching the P/MF/FF buttons to a one-button toggle, the Plus uses the same processor as the MidiCard but can handle 25 keys. The MidiCard Plus uses larger, more sturdy buttons than the MidiCard – they still have click-less spring action, but are more durable and take slightly more effort to press than the original MidiCard’s buttons.

Here is a breakdown of the differences between the MidiCard and MidiCard Plus:

Feature	MidiCard	MidiCard Plus
Keys	18	25
Velocity Buttons	Separate P/MF/FF buttons	P/MF/FF toggle
Buttons	2.2mm x 3 35mm	3.6mm x 4.75mm
Size	3.5″ x 2″ x 0.25″	4.5″ x 2″ x 0.25″
Button Force	0.25N	0.5N
Button Feeling	Almost no feeling	Slightly pokey
Functions	OCT+, OCT-, SUSTAIN, MODULATION	OCT+, OCT-, SUSTAIN, MODULATION
LEDs	Green (power), Blue (data)	Green (power), Blue (data)
Compatibility	Mac, PC, iPhone, Android, Tablet, Web MIDI, all major DAWs and notation software	Mac, PC, iPhone, Android, Tablet, Web MIDI, all major DAWs and notation software

MakerProducts has released MidiCard v1.1!

We’ve actually been shipping this for a few months, so you may already have one if you’ve ordered recently.

Version 1.1 has the same functionality as v1.0, but the following layout changes:

• The Octave +/- and Sustain/Modulation keys have been swapped, because Octave keys are used more frequently.
• The P/MF/FF keys have been centered at the top of the board to reduce accidental presses in the top-left corner.
• The piano keys are spaced slightly further apart than v1.0.

The MidiCard still has the same 3.5” x 2” layout.