I have some exciting news to share with you from Los Angeles. Tim Carroll, the CEO of Focusrite Group, has been appointed as the new 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, which was decided by the executive board of the MIDI Association. This is a significant moment for the association, as MIDI technology has recently advanced from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. With this new version beginning to emerge in various products and software, it is an exciting time for all those involved in the music products and related industries.
The selection of Carroll, who is highly regarded in the field and serves as the CEO of Focusrite Group, is anticipated to receive extensive support from both the members of the Association and the broader industry. Focusrite Group houses renowned synthesizer brands such as Sequential and Oberheim, as well as the MIDI controller and synth company Novation. The founder of Sequential, Dave Smith, who played a crucial role in developing MIDI and introduced the first-ever synthesizer with a MIDI port 51 years ago, has left a lasting impact that Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to safeguarding and improving.
The MIDI Association goes beyond its role of managing MIDI for manufacturers and developers. They have a deep interest in MIDI innovation, music education, and promoting music and wellness. Carroll will contribute valuable strategic insights in these fields as the Association begins to distribute grants from the MIDI Fund, which is overseen by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll conveyed his excitement regarding his new position by emphasizing that this is a pivotal moment for the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has only scratched the surface of the potential of MIDI 2.0 and is eager to collaborate with the MIDI Association board and its members to shape the future of MIDI, focusing on its expressiveness, musicality, and creativity.
Keep watching for additional information as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into an exhilarating new era!
Other updates in the music industry include the latest versions of WIMS WoodSynth and WoodTroller. A video has been released exploring the first Buchla 100 synthesizer. Moog has released Animoog Galaxy specifically for Apple Vision Pro. ALM/Busy Circuits has introduced the Mega Milton Eurorack module. The Confetti Institute has opened a new campus in London. WOMEX 24, the Worldwide Music Expo, is taking place. Overloud and ILIO have unveiled the TH-U Made In Rock series. Embody's Immerse Virtual Studio now supports Apple Music. Artists are predicted to earn $5.2 billion from vinyl sales. There are also various ads from readers and news from other manufacturers in the same subject. Sign up for SOS newsletters to stay updated.
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