Breaking news from Los Angeles: Tim Carroll, the CEO of Focusrite Group, has been appointed as the President of the MIDI Association. This influential non-profit trade organization is dedicated to improving MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide.
Carroll has been appointed as the leader for a duration of two years, a choice that was made by the executive board of the MIDI Association. This appointment is significant for the association as it coincides with the transition from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. As the new version begins to emerge in various products and software, it is an exciting period for all individuals involved in the music products and related industries.
The industry is anticipating that the appointment of Carroll, who is highly respected in the field and currently serves as the CEO of Focusrite Group, will receive widespread approval from both the Association membership and the broader industry. Focusrite Group is the parent company of well-known synthesizer brands like Sequential and Oberheim, as well as the MIDI controller and synth company Novation. Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to upholding and improving the legacy left by Dave Smith, the founder of Sequential and a key contributor to the development of MIDI, who introduced the first synthesizer with a MIDI port 51 years ago.
The MIDI Association has a broader focus than just overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers. They are also dedicated to promoting MIDI innovation, music education, and the connection between music and wellness. Carroll will be offering valuable strategic advice in these fields as the Association begins to award grants from the MIDI Fund, which is administered by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll shared his excitement regarding his new position, emphasizing that this is a significant turning point for the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has only just begun to comprehend the possibilities of MIDI 2.0 and is eager to collaborate with the MIDI Association board and its members in order to shape the future of MIDI, ensuring that it becomes even more expressive, musical, and creative.
Keep an eye out for further updates as we track Carroll's progress in spearheading the MIDI Association into a thrilling new phase!
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