Here's a piece of exciting news coming 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 organization dedicated to improving MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide.
Carroll has been chosen by the executive board of the MIDI Association to lead the organization for a period of two years. This decision is significant because it coincides with a crucial phase in the history of MIDI technology. MIDI 1.0 has recently advanced to MIDI 2.0, which has generated a lot of anticipation among individuals working in the music products and related industries. As this new version begins to emerge in various products and software, it is a thrilling time for everyone involved in these fields.
Carroll, who is highly regarded in the industry and serves as the CEO of Focusrite Group, is anticipated to receive widespread approval from both the Association members and the broader industry. Focusrite Group houses renowned synthesizer brands such as Sequential and Oberheim, as well as MIDI controller and synth company Novation. The legacy left by Sequential founder Dave Smith, who played a vital part in the development of MIDI and introduced the first-ever synthesizer with a MIDI port 51 years ago, is a priority for Carroll and Focusrite Group, as they aim to uphold and improve upon it.
The MIDI Association is more than just a platform for overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers. They are also deeply committed to advancing MIDI innovation, promoting music education, and supporting the connection between music and well-being. Carroll will be offering valuable perspectives in these domains as the Association begins to allocate grants from the MIDI Fund, which is administered by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll conveyed his excitement regarding his new position, emphasizing that this is a significant moment in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that the potential of MIDI 2.0 has only just begun to be understood by the industry. Carroll is eager to collaborate with the MIDI Association board and its members to shape the future of MIDI, making it more versatile, musical, and innovative.
Continue to stay updated as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into its thrilling new phase!
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