In a recent announcement from Los Angeles, we are thrilled to inform you that 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 dedicated to improving MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide. This appointment reflects Carroll's influential role in the industry and his commitment to advancing MIDI technology.
Carroll has been appointed as the leader for a period of two years by the executive board of the MIDI Association. This decision is particularly significant as it aligns with a pivotal moment in the association's history, marked by the transition 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 to all those involved in the music products and related industries.
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 membership and the broader industry. Focusrite Group is the parent company of renowned synthesizer brands such as Sequential and Oberheim, as well as MIDI controller and synth company Novation. The departure of Sequential founder Dave Smith, who played a crucial part in the development of MIDI and introduced the first synthesizer with a MIDI port 51 years ago, leaves a significant legacy that Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to protecting and improving.
The MIDI Association is not solely focused on overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers. They are also deeply invested in promoting MIDI innovation, music education, as well as music and wellness. Carroll will offer valuable insights into these aspects as the Association begins to allocate grants from the MIDI Fund, which is overseen by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll conveyed his excitement regarding his new position, emphasizing that this is a crucial turning point in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has only just begun to grasp the immense potential of MIDI 2.0, and he is eager to collaborate with the MIDI Association board and its members in order to shape the future of MIDI, making it even more expressive, musical, and creative.
Keep watching for further updates as we accompany Carroll on his journey of leading the MIDI Association into a thrilling new phase!
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