Our Story

At Rob O’Reilly Guitars, we build the world’s number one MIDI guitars—combining beautiful craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology.

Our MIDI Pro system is ultra-fast, extremely accurate, and completely plug-and-play. It gives guitarists full control over any hardware or software synthesizer, unlocking a whole new world of sound—without changing the way you play.

The idea started in 2010, when Rob needed synthesizer sounds to bring new life to his band. The only option at the time was to play those sounds from a keyboard—until the question emerged:
“Why can’t we play these sounds from a guitar?”

That question sparked years of research and development at the University of Limerick, leading to the creation of the MIDI Pro system.

Today, each guitar is hand-built in County Kerry, Ireland, by Rob and his team. Every instrument is meticulously crafted—combining traditional luthiery with powerful, expressive MIDI control.

We follow a lean manufacturing process in our workshop—constantly refining how we build, test, and ship—so every guitar delivers the highest standard of quality, reliability, and playability.

A successful Kickstarter campaign and an appearance on Irish Dragons’ Den helped launch the company. Now, our guitars are in the hands of world-class musicians across the globe.

Whether you're a studio artist, live performer, or sound designer, our instruments will take your playing—and your creativity—to an entirely new level.