Here's some exciting news from Los Angeles! 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 trade organization that aims to improve MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide.
Carroll has been chosen by the executive board of the MIDI Association to lead for a period of two years. This decision is significant as it coincides with a crucial phase in the history of the MIDI Association, with the transition from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0 technology. As the new version begins to make its way into products and software, it is an exhilarating time for all individuals involved in the music products and associated 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 members of the Association and the broader industry. Focusrite Group houses renowned synthesizer brands such as Sequential and Oberheim, as well as the MIDI controller and synthesizer company Novation. With his appointment, Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to upholding and improving upon the legacy left by Sequential founder Dave Smith, who played a crucial role in the development of MIDI and introduced the first synthesizer with a MIDI port over half a century ago.
The MIDI Association is not only responsible for overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers, but they also have a strong interest in promoting MIDI innovation, music education, and the connection between music and wellness. Carroll will offer valuable strategic advice in these fields as the Association begins to allocate grants from the MIDI Fund, which is managed by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll shared his excitement about his new position, emphasizing the significance of this moment in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that the potential of MIDI 2.0 has only just begun to be recognized by the industry, and he is eager to collaborate with the MIDI Association board and its members to shape the future of MIDI, making it even more expressive, musical, and creative.
Keep watching for further updates as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into an exhilarating new phase!
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