Jamcorder is a compact hardware module that attaches to a digital piano via USB or 5‑pin MIDI and automatically records every keystroke—including velocity and channel data—in standard MIDI files stored on a removable 16 GB micro‑SD card. Recordings sync wirelessly to a phone app or can be accessed via a web interface, and users can bookmark moments, loop, layer, and playback directly through the piano’s speakers. The device provides an unobtrusive, searchable archive for practice review, composition, and easy sharing.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Pianists often struggle to capture every idea, improvisation, or practice session because traditional recording methods require manual start/stop, audio equipment, and can interrupt flow. Without an easy way to archive performances, valuable musical moments are lost and progress tracking becomes difficult.
Solution
Jamcorder is a compact hardware module that attaches to a digital piano via USB or 5‑pin MIDI and automatically records every keystroke, including velocity and channel data, in standard MIDI format. Recordings are stored on a removable 16 GB micro‑SD card, providing up to 25 000 hours of data, and can be synced wirelessly to a smartphone or accessed directly via a web interface. The device operates independently of any app or internet connection, offering instant playback through the piano’s own speakers, bookmarking via a simple key combo, and looping or layering of recorded material. Musicians can also import and play external MIDI files, use Bluetooth MIDI playback, and apply custom visual effects to performances. This creates a continuous, searchable archive that supports practice review, composition, and effortless sharing.
Target Audience
Jamcorder is aimed at piano players—including hobbyists, students, and professional musicians—who want an unobtrusive way to record, review, and share their performances, as well as music educators and composers seeking detailed practice analytics.
Features
- Automatic start/stop recording triggered by play detection, no user intervention required
- Stores recordings as compact standard MIDI files on a removable 16 GB micro‑SD card (≈25 000 hours)
- Wireless Bluetooth sync to a companion phone app and optional web interface for browser access
- One‑tap bookmarking by double‑pressing the top three black keys to mark moments in the timeline
- Playback through the piano’s own speakers via MIDI out, with looping and layering capabilities
- Supports both USB and 5‑pin MIDI connections, plus optional Bluetooth MIDI adapter
- Full MIDI channel and message capture (16 channels), compatible with external synthesizers and soundfonts
- Open API and plugin architecture for custom data processing and visual effects integration