There is an announcement from Los Angeles that Tim Carroll, the CEO of Focusrite Group, has been appointed as the new president of the MIDI Association. The MIDI Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide. This news is exciting and significant for the industry.
Carroll has been appointed as the leader for a duration of two years by the executive board of the MIDI Association. This decision is significant as it aligns with a crucial period in the association's history, marked by the transition from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. As this upgraded version gradually emerges in various products and software, it creates a thrilling atmosphere for individuals engaged in the music products and associated industries.
Carroll, who is highly regarded in the industry and serves as the CEO of Focusrite Group, is anticipated to receive widespread approval from both the Association membership and the broader industry. Focusrite Group is the parent company of renowned synthesizer brands such as Sequential and Oberheim, as well as MIDI controller and synth company Novation. Dave Smith, the founder of Sequential and a significant contributor to the development of MIDI, introduced the first synthesizer with a MIDI port 51 years ago. Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to upholding and improving upon the legacy left by Smith.
The MIDI Association is not only responsible for overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers, but they also have a strong interest in fostering MIDI innovation, music education, and the connection between music and wellness. Carroll will be offering valuable insights in these domains as the Association begins to allocate grants from the MIDI Fund, which is administered by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll conveyed his excitement regarding his recently acquired position, expressing that this is a pivotal moment in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that as an industry, they have only just begun to recognize the immense possibilities of MIDI 2.0. Carroll eagerly looks forward to collaborating with the MIDI Association board and its members to shape the future of MIDI, ushering in new levels of expression, musicality, and creativity.
Keep watching for further updates as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into a thrilling new phase!
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