The CEO of Focusrite Group, Tim Carroll, has been appointed as the President of the MIDI Association. Located in Los Angeles, the MIDI Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide. This announcement brings exciting news for the industry.
Carroll has been chosen as the leader for a period of two years by the executive board of the MIDI Association. This appointment is significant as it coincides with a crucial phase in the history of the MIDI Association, as MIDI technology has advanced from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. As this new version begins to emerge in various products and software, it is an exhilarating time for individuals engaged in the music products and associated industries.
Carroll, who is highly regarded in the industry and currently 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 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 upholding and improving upon.
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 be offering valuable expertise 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 about his recent 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 possibilities of MIDI 2.0, and he is thrilled 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 more information as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into an exhilarating new phase!
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