I have an exciting update to share with you from Los Angeles. Tim Carroll, the CEO of Focusrite Group, has been appointed as the president of the MIDI Association. This influential non-profit organization aims to improve 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 period of two years. This decision is significant as it coincides with a pivotal moment in the history of the association, with the recent advancement from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0 technology. As this new version begins to emerge in various products and software, it brings a sense of excitement for all those involved in the music products and related industries.
The industry and the wider community are anticipated to highly approve the appointment of Carroll as the CEO of Focusrite Group, as he is a respected figure in the field. 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 maintaining and improving 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 over 50 years ago.
The MIDI Association is not solely focused on overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers. They also have a strong interest in MIDI advancements, music education, and the connection between music and well-being. Carroll will contribute valuable strategic perspectives in these domains as the Association begins to allocate grants from the MIDI Fund, which is overseen by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll shared his excitement regarding his new position, emphasizing the significance of this moment for the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has only just started to grasp the possibilities of MIDI 2.0 and is eager to collaborate with the board and members of the association to shape the future of MIDI, making it more expressive, musical, and creative.
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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