Presenting from Los Angeles, we have some exciting news to share with you. 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 that focuses on improving MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide. This announcement marks an important development for the association and its mission.
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 the transition from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0, marking a crucial moment in the history of the MIDI Association. As the new version of MIDI begins to emerge in various products and software, it brings excitement to those engaged in the music products and related industries.
The Association membership and the wider industry are anticipated to highly support the appointment of Carroll, who is a well-respected figure in the industry and currently serves as the CEO of Focusrite Group. Focusrite Group is the parent company of renowned synthesizer brands including Sequential and Oberheim, as well as the MIDI controller and synth company Novation. The legacy of Sequential founder Dave Smith, who played a crucial role 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 are dedicated to preserving and improving upon it.
In addition to overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers, the MIDI Association is dedicated to promoting MIDI innovation, music education, and the connection between music and wellness. Carroll will offer valuable insights in these areas as the Association begins to distribute 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 turning point for the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has just started to tap into the vast potential of MIDI 2.0, and he is eager to collaborate with the board and members of the MIDI Association to shape the future of MIDI, making it even more expressive, musical, and innovative.
Keep an eye out for further updates as we document Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into an exhilarating new phase!
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