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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “MIDI” is a common card of the Memes World series 76, number 22580 of the collection, and the 80th best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “MIDI” meme mean?
MIDI names both a standard and a sound: the recognizable tone of basic synthesizers that played the little tunes on old websites, games and ringtones. In meme culture, it evokes early-web nostalgia, rough covers of pop songs and oddities such as Black MIDI. People bring it up to describe music stripped down to the basics, simple and a bit kitschy, yet instantly recognizable by anyone who browsed the early web.
Where does the “MIDI” meme come from?
According to Know Your Meme, the idea began in June 1981 when Roland founder Ikutaro Kakehashi proposed a shared format to Tom Oberheim and Dave Smith, who also ran synthesizer companies. After two years of joint work, the standard was presented to the public in Keyboard magazine; the entry gives 1982 as the reference year. It is now maintained by the MIDI Association. On the internet side, “MIDI animations,” which show music as colored blocks, became popular in October 2007 on Nico Nico Douga. Black MIDI refers to pieces with so many notes that the score looks nearly black. On June 20, 2015, Reddit user midi_man shared a collection of more than 130,000 MIDI files. “MP3 to MIDI” remixes turn songs into simplified synth versions.
- June 1981Ikutaro Kakehashi proposes a shared format to Tom Oberheim and Dave Smith.
- October 2007MIDI animations become popular on Nico Nico Douga.
- June 20, 2015Reddit user midi_man shares a large collection of MIDI files.
How to use the “MIDI” meme
- Call something “a MIDI” to describe music from an old website.
- Share a Black MIDI to impress people with the sheer number of notes.
- Compare a rough cover of a hit song to its MIDI version.
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The “MIDI” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22580 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 76 |
| Fame | 58/100 · #80 of 298 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “MIDI” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; MIDI comes out of the Memes World series 76 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What is MIDI?
It is a standard that lets electronic instruments and computers compose and exchange music.
Who invented MIDI?
The idea came from Roland founder Ikutaro Kakehashi, who proposed it in June 1981 to Tom Oberheim and Dave Smith.
What is Black MIDI?
It is a type of MIDI composition with an extremely high number of notes, so its score looks almost entirely black.
How do I get the MIDI meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “MIDI” is a common card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the MIDI card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Know Your Meme — MIDI · checked on October 18, 2026.
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