Presenting exciting news from Los Angeles, Tim Carroll, the CEO of Focusrite Group, has been appointed as the President of the MIDI Association. The MIDI Association is a prominent 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 comes at a crucial time for the association, as MIDI technology has advanced from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. With the introduction of this new version in various products and software, it is an exhilarating period for all individuals involved in the music products and related industries.
The industry and the wider community are likely to respond positively to the appointment of Carroll as CEO of Focusrite Group, given his respected reputation in the field. 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 upon the legacy left behind by Sequential founder Dave Smith, who played a crucial role in the development of MIDI and introduced the first-ever synthesizer with a MIDI port over five decades ago.
The MIDI Association is not only responsible for overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers, but they also have a strong dedication to promoting MIDI innovation, music education, and the connection between music and wellness. Carroll will be offering valuable perspectives in these fields as the Association begins to allocate grants from the MIDI Fund, which is managed by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll conveyed his excitement regarding his new position, emphasizing that this marks a crucial turning point in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has only just scratched the surface of the possibilities that MIDI 2.0 offers, and he is eager to collaborate with the MIDI Association board and its members to shape the future of MIDI, ensuring that it continues to evolve as a tool for expression, music, and creativity.
Keep an eye out for further updates as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into an exhilarating new phase!
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