Here is some exciting news from Los Angeles. Tim Carroll, the CEO of Focusrite Group, has been named as the new president of the MIDI Association. The MIDI Association is a non-profit organization that works towards improving MIDI technology for artists and musicians around the world.
Carroll has been chosen by the executive board of the MIDI Association to lead for a duration of two years. This appointment is significant as it coincides with a pivotal moment in the history of MIDI technology, with the transition from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. As this new version begins to emerge in various products and software, it creates an atmosphere of excitement among all individuals involved in the music products and related industries.
The industry and the wider industry are anticipated to highly approve the appointment of Carroll as the CEO of Focusrite Group. Focusrite Group is known for housing 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 and a significant contributor to the development of MIDI and the introduction of the first-ever synthesizer with a MIDI port 51 years ago.
The MIDI Association has more than just the responsibility of overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers. They are also deeply committed to promoting MIDI innovation, music education, and the connection between music and wellness. Carroll will be sharing valuable strategic perspectives in these fields as the Association begins to distribute grants from the MIDI Fund, which is administered by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll shared his excitement about his recent position, emphasizing the significance of this moment for 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 board of the MIDI Association and its members to forge a future for MIDI that is even more expressive, musical, and innovative.
Keep an eye out for additional updates as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into an exhilarating new chapter!
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