In a recent announcement from Los Angeles, the MIDI Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide, has appointed Tim Carroll as its new president. Tim Carroll is currently the CEO of Focusrite Group. This news is both exciting and significant for the industry.
Carroll has been chosen by the executive board of the MIDI Association to lead the organization for a duration of two years. This selection is significant as it coincides with a crucial phase in the history of MIDI technology, which has recently transitioned from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. As this updated version gradually becomes available in various products and software, it is an exhilarating period for individuals involved in the music products and associated industries.
The industry and the wider industry are anticipated to highly approve of the appointment of Carroll, who is a respected figure in the industry and currently serves as the CEO of Focusrite Group. Focusrite Group is the parent company of well-known synthesizer brands such as Sequential and Oberheim, as well as the MIDI controller and synth company Novation. Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to maintaining and improving the legacy left by Sequential founder Dave Smith, who played a crucial role in the development of MIDI and introduced the first synthesizer with a MIDI port 51 years ago.
The MIDI Association has a broader focus beyond simply overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers. They are also deeply invested in advancing MIDI innovation, promoting music education, and supporting the intersection of music and wellness. Carroll will contribute valuable strategic perspectives in these domains as the Association begins awarding grants from the MIDI Fund, which is overseen by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll conveyed his excitement regarding his new position, emphasizing that this is a significant turning point for the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has just scratched the surface of the possibilities offered by MIDI 2.0, and he is eager to collaborate with the MIDI Association board and its members to shape the future of MIDI, making it more expressive, musical, and creative.
Keep an eye out for further updates as we continue to track Carroll's journey in guiding the MIDI Association into an intriguing new phase!
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