Tim Carroll, who is the CEO of Focusrite Group, has been appointed as the President of the MIDI Association. This non-profit trade organization is dedicated to improving MIDI technology for artists and musicians on a global scale. The announcement was made in Los Angeles.
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 an important phase in the history of MIDI technology. Recently, MIDI 1.0 has advanced to the eagerly awaited MIDI 2.0. As this updated version begins to be integrated into various products and software, it brings about a sense of anticipation and enthusiasm for individuals involved in the music products and related industries.
Carroll, who is highly regarded in the industry and serves as the CEO of Focusrite Group, is anticipated to be well-received by both the members of the Association and the broader industry. 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 founder of Sequential, 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 created a lasting legacy that Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to preserving and improving upon.
The MIDI Association is more than just a platform for overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers. They are also dedicated to fostering MIDI innovation, promoting music education, and advocating for the connection between music and wellness. Carroll will be offering valuable insights in these fields as the Association begins to award grants from the MIDI Fund, which is overseen by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll showed his excitement for his new position by saying that this is a very important turning point in the history of the MIDI Association. As an industry, we have only just started to understand the possibilities of MIDI 2.0, and he is thrilled to collaborate with the MIDI Association board and all its members to bring about the next innovative and artistic era of MIDI.
Keep an eye out for further updates as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into an exhilarating new phase!
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