The CEO of Focusrite Group, Tim Carroll, has been appointed as the president of the MIDI Association. The MIDI Association is a nonprofit organization that aims to improve MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide. This announcement was made in Los Angeles and is considered to be exciting news.
Carroll has been appointed as the leader for a period of two years, as decided by the executive board of the MIDI Association. This decision is significant as it coincides with a crucial phase in the history of the MIDI Association, where MIDI technology has recently advanced from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. As this new version is gradually being incorporated into products and software, it is an exhilarating time for all 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 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 established a lasting legacy that Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to preserving and improving upon.
The MIDI Association is dedicated to more than just overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers. They also have a strong commitment to promoting MIDI innovation, music education, and the connection between music and well-being. Carroll will offer valuable strategic insights in these fields as the Association begins to award grants from the MIDI Fund, which is managed by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll conveyed his excitement regarding his recently acquired position, emphasizing that this is a crucial turning point in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has just started to comprehend the immense possibilities of 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 innovative.
Be sure to keep watching for additional information as we continue to track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into an exhilarating new phase.
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