I have some exciting news to share with you from Los Angeles. Tim Carroll, CEO of Focusrite Group, has been appointed as the President of the MIDI Association. The MIDI Association is a non-profit 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 decision is significant due to the current state of MIDI technology, which has recently transitioned from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. As this new version is now becoming available in various products and software, it is a thrilling time for everyone involved in the music products and related industries.
The selection of Carroll as the new CEO of Focusrite Group is anticipated to receive a positive response from both members of the Association and the broader industry. Focusrite Group is the parent company of 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 by Sequential founder Dave Smith, who played a crucial role in the development of MIDI and introduced the first synthesizer with a MIDI port 51 years ago.
The MIDI Association is not only responsible for overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers, but they are also dedicated to promoting MIDI innovation, music education, and the intersection of music and wellness. Carroll will be offering valuable insights in these fields as the Association begins to award grants from the MIDI Fund, which is overseen by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll conveyed his excitement about his recent position, affirming that this is a pivotal moment in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has just scratched the surface of the possibilities that MIDI 2.0 holds, and he is eager to collaborate with the MIDI Association board and its members to shape the future of MIDI with innovative and artistic advancements.
Keep an eye out for additional updates as we continue to track Carroll's journey in guiding the MIDI Association into a thrilling new phase!
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