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Photo of Roland RMIDI-B5 Black Series MIDI Cable - 5 foot

Roland RMIDI-B5 Black Series MIDI Cable - 5 foot

MIDI Cable with High-density Spiral Shielding and Commercial-grade Nickel DIN Connectors - 5'
$14.99
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
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Photo of Pro Co MIDI3-10 Excellines MIDI Cable - 10 foot

Pro Co MIDI3-10 Excellines MIDI Cable - 10 foot

MIDI Cable, MIDI 5-pin-MIDI 5-pin, 10' Long
$21.99
Rated 4.8/5 Stars (2)
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Pro Co MIDI3-5 Excellines MIDI Cable - 5 foot

MIDI Cable, MIDI 5-pin-MIDI 5-pin, 5' Long
$20.99
Rated 4.5/5 Stars (4)
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Photo of Boss BMIDI-5-35 Type A 3.5mm TRS to Male 5-pin DIN MIDI Cable - 5 foot

Boss BMIDI-5-35 Type A 3.5mm TRS to Male 5-pin DIN MIDI Cable - 5 foot

Type A 3.5mm Male TRS Angled to Male 5-pin DIN MIDI Interconnect Cable - 5 foot
$21.99
Rated 4.9/5 Stars (5)
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Photo of Pro Co MIDI3-30 Excellines MIDI Cable - 30 foot

Pro Co MIDI3-30 Excellines MIDI Cable - 30 foot

MIDI Cable, MIDI 5-pin-MIDI 5-pin, 30' Long
$34.99
Rated 4.8/5 Stars (2)
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Photo of Pro Co MIDI3-20 Excellines MIDI Cable - 20 foot

Pro Co MIDI3-20 Excellines MIDI Cable - 20 foot

MIDI Cable, MIDI 5-pin-MIDI 5-pin, 20' Long
$26.95
Rated 4.7/5 Stars (3)
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Photo of Roland RMIDI-B3 Black Series MIDI Cable - 3 foot

Roland RMIDI-B3 Black Series MIDI Cable - 3 foot

MIDI Cable with High-density Spiral Shielding and Commercial-grade Nickel DIN Connectors - 3'
$11.99
Rated 4.5/5 Stars (5)
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Photo of Hosa MID-303BK MIDI Cable - 3 foot Black

Hosa MID-303BK MIDI Cable - 3 foot Black

MIDI Cable, MIDI 5-pin-MIDI 5-pin, 3' Long
$9.95
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Photo of CME Pro MIDI Cable - 2 feet, 4-pack

CME Pro MIDI Cable - 2 feet, 4-pack

MIDI Cables, MIDI 5-pin-MIDI 5-pin - 2', 4-pack
$24.99
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Photo of Roland RMIDI-G10 Gold Series MIDI Cable - 10 foot

Roland RMIDI-G10 Gold Series MIDI Cable - 10 foot

MIDI Cable with High-density Spiral Shielding and Gold-plated Connectors - 10'
$27.99
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Photo of RockBoard by Warwick Flat Right-angle MIDI Cable - Black, 11.81 inches

RockBoard by Warwick Flat Right-angle MIDI Cable - Black, 11.81 inches

MIDI Cable, MIDI 5-pin Angled-MIDI 5-pin Angled - Black, 11.81"
$4.25
Certified Open Box available for $3.83
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Photo of Pro Co MIDI-50 Excellines MIDI Plus 5-Conductor Control Cable - 50 foot

Pro Co MIDI-50 Excellines MIDI Plus 5-Conductor Control Cable - 50 foot

MIDI Cable, MIDI 5-pin-MIDI 5-pin, 50' Long
$43.99
6 Month Special Financing Available‡
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Rated 4.9/5 Stars (9)
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Photo of Hosa MID-310BK MIDI Cable - 10 foot Black

Hosa MID-310BK MIDI Cable - 10 foot Black

MIDI Cable, MIDI 5-pin-MIDI 5-pin, 10' Long
$12.95
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Photo of RockBoard by Warwick Flat Right-angle MIDI Cable - Black, 1.96 feet

RockBoard by Warwick Flat Right-angle MIDI Cable - Black, 1.96 feet

MIDI Cable, MIDI 5-pin Angled-MIDI 5-pin Angled - Black, 1.96'
$4.30
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Photo of Roland RMIDI-B10 Black Series MIDI Cable - 10 foot

Roland RMIDI-B10 Black Series MIDI Cable - 10 foot

MIDI Cable with High-density Spiral Shielding and Commercial-grade Nickel DIN Connectors - 10'
$17.99
Rated 3.8/5 Stars (2)
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Photo of Pro Co BEMBQL-2 - Type A 1/4 inch TRS Male Angled to 5-pin DIN MIDI Cable - 2-foot

Pro Co BEMBQL-2 - Type A 1/4 inch TRS Male Angled to 5-pin DIN MIDI Cable - 2-foot

1/4" TRS Angled to 5Pin MIDI DIN - 2'
$38.99
6 Month Special Financing Available‡
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Certified Open Box available for $35.09
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Photo of 1010music MIDI Adapter - Type B 3.5mm TRS Male to Female 5-pin DIN

1010music MIDI Adapter - Type B 3.5mm TRS Male to Female 5-pin DIN

Type B 3.5mm Male TRS to Female MIDI 5-Pin DIN Adapter - 8.5"
$9.95
Rated 4.1/5 Stars (5)
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Photo of Hosa MID-305BK MIDI Cable - 5 foot Black

Hosa MID-305BK MIDI Cable - 5 foot Black

MIDI Cable, MIDI 5-pin-MIDI 5-pin, 5' Long
$10.95
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Photo of Elektron CA-3 - Type A 3.5mm TRS Male to Female 5-pin DIN MIDI Adapter

Elektron CA-3 - Type A 3.5mm TRS Male to Female 5-pin DIN MIDI Adapter

Type A 3.5mm Male TRS to Female MIDI 5-pin DIN MIDI Adapter Cables
$9.00
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
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Photo of RockBoard by Warwick Flat TRS to MIDI Type A Cable - Black, 1.96 feet

RockBoard by Warwick Flat TRS to MIDI Type A Cable - Black, 1.96 feet

MIDI Cable, Angled TRS Male 1/8"-MIDI 5-pin Type A - Black, 1.96'
$5.50
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Photo of Singular Sound MIDI12 BeatBuddy MIDI Sync Cable

Singular Sound MIDI12 BeatBuddy MIDI Sync Cable

MIDI Converter Cable for BeatBuddy Pedal
$19.97
Rated 4.5/5 Stars (2)
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Photo of Hosa MID-301BK MIDI Cable - 1 foot Black

Hosa MID-301BK MIDI Cable - 1 foot Black

MIDI Cable, 5-pin DIN to Same - 1'
$9.95
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Photo of Pro Co MIDI3-3 Excellines MIDI Cable - 3 foot

Pro Co MIDI3-3 Excellines MIDI Cable - 3 foot

MIDI Cable, MIDI 5-pin-MIDI 5-pin, 3' Long
$21.99
Rated 4.5/5 Stars (3)
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Photo of Roland RMIDI-B10-DUAL Black Series Dual MIDI Cable - 10 foot

Roland RMIDI-B10-DUAL Black Series Dual MIDI Cable - 10 foot

Dual MIDI Cable with High-density Spiral Shielding and Commercial-grade Nickel DIN Connectors - 10'
$25.99
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (3)
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Photo of Boss BMIDI-PB2 MIDI Cable with Adjustable Straight/Angled DIN Connectors - 2 foot

Boss BMIDI-PB2 MIDI Cable with Adjustable Straight/Angled DIN Connectors - 2 foot

Multi-directional MIDI Cable - 2'
$20.99
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Photo of Boss BMIDI-2-35 Type A 3.5mm TRS to Male 5-pin DIN MIDI Cable - 2 foot

Boss BMIDI-2-35 Type A 3.5mm TRS to Male 5-pin DIN MIDI Cable - 2 foot

Type A 3.5mm Male TRS Angled to Male 5-pin DIN MIDI Interconnect Cable - 2 foot
$21.99
Rated 4.5/5 Stars (3)
In Stock
Photo of RockBoard by Warwick Flat TRS to MIDI Type A Cable - Black, 11.81 inches

RockBoard by Warwick Flat TRS to MIDI Type A Cable - Black, 11.81 inches

MIDI Cable, Angled TRS Male 1/8"-MIDI 5-pin Type A - Black, 11.81"
$4.99
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Photo of Boss BCC-1-3535 3.5mm TRS Type A MIDI Cable - 1 foot

Boss BCC-1-3535 3.5mm TRS Type A MIDI Cable - 1 foot

MIDI Cable with Angled Type A 3.5mm Male TRS Connectors - 1 foot
$16.99
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
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Photo of Roland RMIDI-G5A Gold Series Straight to Right Angle MIDI Cable - 5 foot

Roland RMIDI-G5A Gold Series Straight to Right Angle MIDI Cable - 5 foot

MIDI Cable with High-density Spiral Shielding and Gold-plated Connectors - 5'
$19.99
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
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Photo of Hosa MID-503 Pro MIDI Cable - 3 foot

Hosa MID-503 Pro MIDI Cable - 3 foot

MIDI Cable, MIDI 5-pin-MIDI 5-pin, 3' Long
$6.84
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Photo of RockBoard by Warwick Flat Right-angle MIDI Cable - Black, 3.28 feet

RockBoard by Warwick Flat Right-angle MIDI Cable - Black, 3.28 feet

MIDI Cable, MIDI 5-pin Angled-MIDI 5-pin Angled - Black, 3.28'
$5.20
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Photo of Boss BMIDI-1-35 Type A 3.5mm TRS to Male 5-pin DIN MIDI Cable - 1 foot

Boss BMIDI-1-35 Type A 3.5mm TRS to Male 5-pin DIN MIDI Cable - 1 foot

Type A 3.5mm Male TRS Angled to Male 5-pin DIN MIDI Interconnect Cable - 1 foot
$21.99
In Stock
Photo of RockBoard by Warwick Flat TRS to MIDI Type A Cable - Black, 4.92 feet

RockBoard by Warwick Flat TRS to MIDI Type A Cable - Black, 4.92 feet

MIDI Cable, Angled TRS Male 1/8"-MIDI 5-pin Type A - Black, 4.92'
$6.60
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Photo of Roland RMIDI-B20 Black Series MIDI Cable - 20 foot

Roland RMIDI-B20 Black Series MIDI Cable - 20 foot

MIDI Cable with High-density Spiral Shielding and Commercial-grade Nickel DIN Connectors - 20'
$25.99
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (2)
In Stock
Photo of Roland RMIDI-B15 Black Series MIDI Cable - 15 foot

Roland RMIDI-B15 Black Series MIDI Cable - 15 foot

MIDI Cable with High-density Spiral Shielding and Commercial-grade Nickel DIN Connectors - 15'
$16.99
Photo of Hosa MID-325BK MIDI Cable - 25 foot Black

Hosa MID-325BK MIDI Cable - 25 foot Black

MIDI Cable, MIDI 5-pin-MIDI 5-pin, 25' Long
$13.99
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Photo of Boss BMIDI-PB1 MIDI Cable with Adjustable Straight/Angled DIN Connectors - 1 foot

Boss BMIDI-PB1 MIDI Cable with Adjustable Straight/Angled DIN Connectors - 1 foot

Multi-directional MIDI Cable - 1'
$19.99
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
In Stock
Photo of Hosa MID-305RD MIDI Cable - 5 foot Red

Hosa MID-305RD MIDI Cable - 5 foot Red

5' MIDI Cable - Red
$10.95
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
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Photo of Pro Co MIDI3-1 Excellines MIDI Cable - 1 foot

Pro Co MIDI3-1 Excellines MIDI Cable - 1 foot

MIDI Cable, MIDI 5-pin-MIDI 5-pin, 1' Long
$18.99
Rated 4.5/5 Stars (1)
In Stock
Photo of Hosa MID-510 Pro MIDI Cable - 10 foot

Hosa MID-510 Pro MIDI Cable - 10 foot

MIDI Cable, MIDI 5-pin-MIDI 5-pin, 10' Long
$15.95
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
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Photo of Walrus Audio Canvas MIDI Cable - 1 foot

Walrus Audio Canvas MIDI Cable - 1 foot

MIDI Cable, Right-angle 1/8" TRS-Right-angle 1/8" TRS - 1'
$11.99
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Photo of Roland RMIDI-G5 Gold Series MIDI Cable - 5 foot

Roland RMIDI-G5 Gold Series MIDI Cable - 5 foot

MIDI Cable with High-density Spiral Shielding and Gold-plated Connectors - 5'
$23.99
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
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Find the Right MIDI Cable for Your Setup


With more gear integrating MIDI than ever before, having a reliable cable is key to keeping everything in sync. Sweetwater offers a wide selection of MIDI cables to keep your setup running smoothly, ranging from standard 5-pin and 7-pin MIDI cables for keyboards and drum machines to mini-DIN and TRS MIDI cables for pedalboards and modular synths. You’ll also find a full lineup of MIDI adapters and connectors to complete your chain. Whether you’re building a home studio or tour-proofing your stage rig, Sweetwater’s MIDI cables deliver the compatibility and performance your gear demands.


The Evolution of MIDI and MIDI Cables


MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a communications protocol developed to standardize communication between synthesizers and other studio gear. Before the invention of MIDI, each manufacturer used its own connector types and protocols, effectively making their gear unusable with other brands. MIDI was invented to tackle this problem. Developed by a consortium of manufacturers, MIDI ports began appearing on equipment in 1982, gathered immediate popularity, and haven’t slowed down since.


A MIDI-enabled device records all of the data from your performance and sends it out of its MIDI port. The signal passes through the MIDI cable and into another MIDI device, transmitting the data in real time. Since the second device knows the MIDI language, it can re-create the performance exactly as you played it. This enables you to run the same keyboard part through multiple synths to create the perfect track.


Using MIDI Cables for Synths, DAWs, & More


Since its inception, MIDI has become the standard communications protocol for musical instruments and external hardware. MIDI cables can be used to control synthesizers, drum machines, software instruments in your digital audio workstation (DAW), lighting, studio automation, and much more. The possibilities are literally endless.


For more on MIDI applications and MIDI cables, check out Sweetwater’s Essential Guide to MIDI. Craig Anderton does a deep dive into all things MIDI, including the history, how the protocol works, and how to best integrate it into your workflow.


Need a little help syncing multiple MIDI devices? Sweetwater’s synth guru, Daniel Fisher, created a helpful How To Sync MIDI Devices guide just for you! He explains the inner workings of MIDI Clock, how to sync within your DAW, and more.


A Quick Note About MIDI Cable Length


How long can a MIDI cable be? According to the official MIDI spec, standard 5-pin cables perform best at lengths up to 50 feet. Any longer, and you risk signal dropouts or spotty performance. Our advice? Don’t use a cable any longer than you need. This keeps setups tidy and optimized, especially for MIDI-enabled pedalboards and compact Eurorack systems.


Trust Sweetwater for All Your MIDI Cord & Cable Needs


And if you have any more questions about MIDI cables and using them in your recording or live setup, be sure to call Sweetwater. Our Sales Engineers are ready and willing to help find the right MIDI cables and devices for you!

What are the most popular brands for MIDI Cables on Sweetwater.com?


What are the most popular MIDI Cables on Sweetwater.com?


  1. Pro Co MIDI3-10 Excellines MIDI Cable - 10 foot

    2 reviews

    $21.99

  2. Roland RMIDI-B5 Black Series MIDI Cable - 5 foot

    1 review

    $14.99

  3. Boss BMIDI-5-35 Type A 3.5mm TRS to Male 5-pin DIN MIDI Cable - 5 foot

    5 reviews

    $21.99

  4. Pro Co MIDI-50 Excellines MIDI Plus 5-Conductor Control Cable - 50 foot

    9 reviews

    $43.99

  5. Singular Sound MIDI12 BeatBuddy MIDI Sync Cable

    2 reviews

    $19.97

Why shop MIDI Cables at Sweetwater.com?


With a massive selection of MIDI Cables, free shipping, a free 2-year warranty, 24/7 access to award-winning support - and more - Sweetwater gives you more than any other retailer! If you have any questions about MIDI Cables, make sure to give your personal Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.