The CEO of Focusrite Group, Tim Carroll, has recently been named as the President of the MIDI Association. This influential non-profit organization based in Los Angeles focuses on improving MIDI technology for artists and musicians around the world. This announcement brings exciting news for the industry.
Carroll has been chosen by the executive board of the MIDI Association to lead for a duration of two years. This decision is significant due to the recent advancement of MIDI technology 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 exhilarating period for individuals engaged in the music products and associated industries.
It is anticipated that Carroll's appointment as CEO of Focusrite Group, a well-regarded individual in the industry, will receive positive feedback from both the Association members and the larger 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. Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to upholding and improving the legacy left by Dave Smith, the founder of Sequential, who played a significant role in the development of MIDI and introduced the first synthesizer with a MIDI port 51 years ago.
The MIDI Association is not solely focused on overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers. They are also deeply committed to MIDI innovation, music education, and the intersection of music and wellness. As the Association prepares to allocate grants from the MIDI Fund, which is administered by the NAMM Foundation, Carroll will contribute valuable strategic perspectives in these domains.
Carroll shared his excitement regarding his new position, emphasizing that this is a crucial turning point in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that as an industry, we have only just scratched the surface of the possibilities offered by MIDI 2.0. Carroll eagerly looks forward to collaborating with the MIDI Association board and its members to shape the future of MIDI, bringing forth innovative and artistic advancements.
Keep checking back for more information as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into an exhilarating new phase!
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