Presenting from the heart of Los Angeles, we are thrilled to share some exciting news. Tim Carroll, the CEO of Focusrite Group, has been appointed as the new president of the MIDI Association. This influential non-profit trade organization is dedicated to enhancing MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide.
Carroll has been chosen by the executive board of the MIDI Association to lead for a period of two years. This is a significant moment for the association, as the MIDI technology has recently advanced from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. As the new version begins to emerge in various products and software, it creates an exhilarating time for individuals involved in the music products and related industries.
Carroll, who is a highly regarded person in the industry and currently serves as the CEO of Focusrite Group, is anticipated to receive widespread approval from both the 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. The departure of Dave Smith, the founder of Sequential who played a pivotal role in the development of MIDI and introduced the first synthesizer with a MIDI port 51 years ago, has left a lasting impact that Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to preserving and improving upon.
The MIDI Association goes beyond managing MIDI for manufacturers and developers. They are also dedicated to promoting MIDI innovation, music education, and the intersection of music and wellness. Carroll will offer valuable strategic perspectives in these fields as the Association begins to distribute grants from the MIDI Fund, which is overseen by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll shared his excitement regarding his recent position, emphasizing the significance of this moment for the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has only scratched the surface of the possibilities offered by MIDI 2.0. Carroll is eager to collaborate with the board of the MIDI Association and its members to shape the future of MIDI, ensuring that it becomes even 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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