I have an exciting update 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 focuses on improving MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide. This announcement is significant for both the association and the music industry.
Carroll has been chosen by the association's executive board to lead for a period of two years. This is a significant moment for the MIDI Association, as the MIDI technology has recently advanced from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. As this new version begins to be integrated into various products and software, it brings about an exciting time for all individuals involved in the music products and related industries.
The industry and the wider industry are expected to widely approve of Carroll's appointment as the CEO of Focusrite Group, as he is a respected figure in the industry. Focusrite Group is a company that includes well-known synthesizer brands such as Sequential and Oberheim, as well as the MIDI controller and synth company Novation. Dave Smith, the founder of Sequential who played a crucial role in the development of MIDI and introduced the first synthesizer with a MIDI port 51 years ago, has left a legacy that Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to preserving and improving.
The MIDI Association goes beyond just overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers. They are also deeply committed to promoting MIDI innovation, music education, and the connection between music and well-being. Carroll will be offering valuable insights into these fields as the Association begins to distribute grants from the MIDI Fund, which is managed by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll shared 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 potential of MIDI 2.0 and he is eager to collaborate with the MIDI Association board and its members to shape the future of MIDI, focusing on its expressive, musical, and creative aspects.
Be sure to keep an eye out for further updates as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into its thrilling new phase!
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