Guess what? Tim Carroll, the CEO of Focusrite Group, has been appointed as the president of the MIDI Association. This association is a non-profit organization based in Los Angeles that aims to improve MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide. It's definitely an exciting development for both Tim Carroll and the MIDI Association!
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 MIDI technology has recently advanced from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. As this new version starts to become available in products and software, it is a thrilling time for all those involved in the music products and related industries.
Carroll, who is highly respected in the industry and currently serves as 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 MIDI controller and synth company Novation. The founder of Sequential, Dave Smith, played a significant role in the development of MIDI and introduced the first-ever synthesizer with a MIDI port 51 years ago. Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to maintaining and improving upon the legacy established by Smith.
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 well-being. Carroll will offer valuable strategic guidance in these fields as the Association begins to award grants from the MIDI Fund, which is administered by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll shared his excitement for his recent position, emphasizing that this is a significant turning point in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has only scratched the surface of the possibilities that MIDI 2.0 offers, and he eagerly anticipates collaborating with the MIDI Association board and its members to shape the future of MIDI, with a focus on enhancing its expressiveness, musicality, and creativity.
Keep watching for further updates as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into its thrilling new phase!
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