Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
Andrii's story, as shared at the CSUN conference, is about his experience as a Ukrainian veteran and how MIDI technology has helped him continue his passion for music.
Andrii was wounded on the battlefield about a year before the interview, resulting in the loss of both his arms and his sight.
The realization that he could no longer play music was heartbreaking for him.
He searched for solutions and discovered MIDI instruments that made his dream of playing music possible again.
He now plays a MIDI harmonica, which gives him "full full accessibility to any MIDI instrument.
The interviewer also shared that the war in Ukraine affected the MIDI Association, mentioning a MIDI member based in Ukraine and a Ukrainian refugee who does the design work for their NAMM and Music China booths.
Andrii's story, as shared at the CSUN conference, is about his experience as a Ukrainian veteran and how MIDI technology has helped him continue his passion for music.
Andrii was wounded on the battlefield about a year before the interview, resulting in the loss of both his arms and his sight.
The realization that he could no longer play music was heartbreaking for him.
He searched for solutions and discovered MIDI instruments that made his dream of playing music possible again.
He now plays a MIDI harmonica, which gives him "full full accessibility to any MIDI instrument.
The interviewer also shared that the war in Ukraine affected the MIDI Association, mentioning a MIDI member based in Ukraine and a Ukrainian refugee who does the design work for their NAMM and Music China booths.
