We have some exciting news to share with you 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 non-profit trade organization that aims to improve MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide.
Carroll has been appointed as the leader for a period of two years, as decided by the executive board of the MIDI Association. This is a significant period for the association, as MIDI technology has recently advanced from MIDI 1.0 to the eagerly awaited MIDI 2.0. As the new version begins to emerge in various products and software, it is a thrilling time for individuals involved in the music products and related industries.
The announcement of Carroll's appointment as CEO of Focusrite Group, a renowned figure in the industry, is anticipated to receive widespread approval from both the Association membership and the broader industry. Focusrite Group is the parent company of well-known synthesizer brands such as Sequential and Oberheim, as well as MIDI controller and synth company Novation. The founder of Sequential, Dave Smith, who played a crucial role in the development of MIDI and introduced the first-ever synthesizer with a MIDI port 51 years ago, has left a lasting legacy that Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to upholding and improving upon.
In addition to handling MIDI for manufacturers and developers, the MIDI Association is dedicated to promoting MIDI innovation, music education, and the integration of music and wellness. Carroll will offer valuable strategic insights in these fields as the Association begins to award grants from the MIDI Fund, which is overseen by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll shared his excitement about his recent position, emphasizing that this marks a crucial turning point in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has only just started to grasp the possibilities of MIDI 2.0, and he looks forward to collaborating with the MIDI Association board and its members to shape the future of MIDI, making it more expressive, musical, and innovative.
Keep watching for further updates as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into a thrilling new phase!
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