There is an announcement from Los Angeles that Tim Carroll, the CEO of Focusrite Group, has been named as the president of the MIDI Association. The MIDI Association is a non-profit trade organization that focuses on improving MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide. This news is quite exciting and significant for the industry.
Carroll has been appointed as the head of the MIDI Association for a duration of two years by the association's executive board. This appointment is significant as it coincides with the recent advancement of MIDI technology from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. As the new version begins to be incorporated into various products and software, it is an exhilarating period for individuals involved in the music products and related industries.
Carroll, who is highly esteemed 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 for his appointment. Focusrite Group houses renowned synthesizer brands such as Sequential and Oberheim, as well as the MIDI controller and synth company Novation. Dave Smith, the founder of Sequential and a significant contributor to the development of MIDI, introduced the first-ever 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's work goes beyond simply overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers. They are also deeply invested in promoting MIDI innovation, music education, and the intersection of music and wellness. Carroll will be offering valuable strategic perspectives 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, emphasizing that this marks a crucial turning point in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has only just started to grasp the immense potential of MIDI 2.0, and he is eagerly looking forward to collaborating with the MIDI Association board and its members to shape the future of MIDI, making it more expressive, musical, and creative.
Keep watching for further updates as we accompany Carroll on his journey to guide the MIDI Association into an exhilarating new phase!
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