I have some exciting news to share with you from Los Angeles. Tim Carroll, the CEO of Focusrite Group, has been named the new president of the MIDI Association. The MIDI Association is a non-profit organization that focuses on improving MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide.
Carroll has been chosen by the executive board of the MIDI Association to lead for a period of two years. This appointment is significant as it coincides with the transition from MIDI 1.0 to MIDI 2.0, a highly anticipated development in MIDI technology. As the new version begins to be integrated into various products and software, it creates an exciting period for individuals involved in the music products and related industries.
Carroll, who is highly regarded in the industry and currently serves as the CEO of Focusrite Group, is anticipated to receive widespread approval from both the Association membership and the broader industry for his appointment. Focusrite Group is the parent company of renowned synthesizer brands such as Sequential and Oberheim, as well as the MIDI controller and synth company Novation. The departure of Sequential founder Dave Smith, who played a crucial role in the development of MIDI and introduced the first-ever synthesizer with a MIDI port 51 years ago, has left a lasting impact that Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to preserving and improving upon.
The MIDI Association has more to offer than just overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers. They are also dedicated to promoting MIDI innovation, music education, and the connection between music and well-being. Carroll will be offering valuable expertise in these fields as the Association begins to distribute grants from the MIDI Fund, which is administered by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll conveyed his excitement for his new position, emphasizing that this is a significant turning point in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that as an industry, we have only scratched the surface of the possibilities that MIDI 2.0 holds, and he is thrilled to collaborate with the MIDI Association board and its members to shape the future of MIDI, with a focus on enhancing its expressive, musical, and creative capabilities.
Keep an eye out for further updates as we continue to track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into an exhilarating new chapter!
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