Tim Carroll, the CEO of Focusrite Group, has been appointed as the new president of the MIDI Association. The MIDI Association is a non-profit organization that focuses on improving MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide. This announcement was made in Los Angeles.
Carroll has been chosen by the executive board of the MIDI Association to lead for a period of two years. This decision is significant because it aligns with a crucial phase in the association's history, with the recent transition from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. As this updated version begins to emerge in various products and software, it creates a thrilling atmosphere for those involved in the music products and associated industries.
The industry is anticipating that the appointment of Carroll as the CEO of Focusrite Group will receive widespread approval from both members of the Association 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 upon 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.
In addition to overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers, the MIDI Association is also dedicated to fostering MIDI innovation, promoting music education, and supporting music and wellness initiatives. Carroll will be offering valuable guidance in these fields as the Association begins to allocate grants from the MIDI Fund, which is overseen by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll showed his excitement for his new position, highlighting that this is a significant turning point for the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has just started to comprehend the possibilities of MIDI 2.0 and is eager to collaborate with the MIDI Association board and its members to shape the future of MIDI, making it more expressive, musical, and creative.
Make sure to keep checking for more news and information as we continue to follow Carroll's journey as he leads the MIDI Association into an exciting new chapter!
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