Build Your MIDInet Setup
Curated, tested hardware for a production-grade MIDI-over-network system. Every item hand-picked from real deployments.
Raspberry Pi Host
The brain of your MIDInet setup. Reads your physical MIDI controller and broadcasts to the network.
Raspberry Pi 5 8GB
$80The recommended host board. Enough power for dual-stream broadcasting with headroom to spare.
View on AmazonElectroCookie Aluminum Tower Case
$25Premium aluminum heatsink case with RGB ambient light. Better cooling for 24/7 rack operation.
View on AmazonOfficial 27W USB-C PSU
$12The only PSU that unlocks full 5A on the Pi 5. Do not cheap out here.
View on AmazonSamsung EVO Plus 128GB microSD
$12Fast, reliable, with endurance for continuous writes. 128GB is overkill but future-proof.
View on AmazonCat6 Ethernet Cable (10ft)
$7Short run from Pi to your network switch. WiFi works but Ethernet is strongly recommended.
View on AmazonMIDI Controllers
The physical controller MIDInet will mirror across your network. Use what you have, or pick one of these proven options.
Akai APC40 MkII
$300The Resolume gold standard. Perfect layout match, motorized faders, full LED feedback.
View on AmazonAkai APC Mini MK2
$100Compact budget option. 64 RGB pads and 9 faders — great for smaller setups.
View on AmazonNovation Launch Control XL Mk2
$170Excellent faders for layer control. A strong alternative for fader-heavy workflows.
View on AmazonBehringer X-Touch Mini
$60Ultra budget, surprisingly capable. Rotary encoders + buttons for basic control.
View on AmazonNetworking
Reliable network infrastructure is critical for real-time MIDI. Managed switches give you IGMP snooping for clean multicast.
TP-Link 8-Port Managed Gigabit Switch
$30Managed switch with IGMP snooping. Prevents multicast flooding on larger networks.
View on AmazonNetgear 5-Port Gigabit Switch
$20Budget option for small networks. Works fine for 2–4 devices.
View on AmazonCat6 Shielded Cable (50ft)
$15For long stage runs between FOH and stage. Shielded to survive noisy environments.
View on AmazonRedundant Setup
For dual-stream redundancy (Dante/SMPTE ST 2022-7 inspired). A second Pi broadcasts on a separate multicast group for automatic ~10ms failover.
Second Raspberry Pi 5 8GB
$80Identical to the primary. Both broadcast simultaneously for ~10ms failover.
View on AmazonPick Your Setup Level
From bare essentials to full broadcast-grade redundancy. MIDI controller not included — use what you have.
Essential
Minimum hardware to get MIDInet running. Single Pi, no redundancy.
Recommended
PopularAdds a premium case and managed switch for reliable production use.
Full Redundant
Dual-stream redundancy with a second Pi and full backup path.
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