In a recent announcement from Los Angeles, it has been revealed that Tim Carroll, the CEO of Focusrite Group, has been appointed as the President of the MIDI Association. The MIDI Association is a non-profit trade organization dedicated to improving MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide. This appointment is an exciting development for both Carroll and the Association.
Carroll has been chosen by the executive board of the MIDI Association to lead the organization for a period of two years. This decision is significant as it coincides with a crucial period in the history of the MIDI Association, as the MIDI technology has recently advanced from MIDI 1.0 to the eagerly awaited MIDI 2.0. With the introduction of this new version in various products and software, it is an exhilarating time for all those involved in the music products and related industries.
The Association membership and the wider industry are anticipated to warmly receive the appointment of Carroll as the CEO of Focusrite Group. Carroll is highly respected in the industry and Focusrite Group is known for housing renowned synthesizer brands such as Sequential and Oberheim, as well as the MIDI controller and synth company Novation. Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to upholding and improving upon the legacy left by Sequential founder Dave Smith, who played a significant role in the development of MIDI and introduced the first-ever synthesizer with a MIDI port 51 years ago.
The MIDI Association has a broader purpose beyond overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers. They are also deeply invested in fostering MIDI innovation, promoting music education, and supporting music and wellness initiatives. Carroll will be offering valuable strategic perspectives in these domains as the Association begins to allocate grants from the MIDI Fund, which is administered by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll shared his excitement about his recent position, emphasizing that it is a crucial moment for the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has just scratched the surface of the potential of MIDI 2.0 and is thrilled to collaborate with the MIDI Association board and its members to bring about the next innovative and artistic stages of MIDI.
Keep an eye out for further updates as we accompany Carroll on his journey to take the MIDI Association into its thrilling new chapter!
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