The CEO of Focusrite Group, Tim Carroll, has been appointed as the President of the MIDI Association. This non-profit trade organization is dedicated to improving MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide. The announcement was made in Los Angeles.
Carroll has been chosen by the executive board of the MIDI Association to serve as the leader for a period of two years. This decision is significant because it coincides with a crucial point in the history of the MIDI Association, as MIDI technology has recently progressed from MIDI 1.0 to the highly awaited MIDI 2.0. As the new version begins to be incorporated into various products and software, it is an exhilarating time for all individuals involved in the music products and related industries.
Carroll, who is highly respected in the industry and currently 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 is the parent company of renowned synthesizer brands such as Sequential and Oberheim, as well as MIDI controller and synth company Novation. Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to maintaining and improving the legacy left by Sequential founder Dave Smith, who played a pivotal role in the development of MIDI and introduced the first-ever synthesizer with a MIDI port 51 years ago.
The MIDI Association goes beyond 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 contribute valuable perspectives in these areas as the Association begins to award grants from the MIDI Fund, which is overseen by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll conveyed his excitement regarding his new position, emphasizing that this represents a significant turning point in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has only just begun to comprehend the possibilities offered by MIDI 2.0, and he is eager to collaborate with the MIDI Association board and its members in order to shape the future of MIDI, making it more expressive, musical, and creative.
Keep watching for further updates as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into an exciting new phase!
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