The CEO of Focusrite Group, Tim Carroll, has been appointed as the president of the MIDI Association. This influential non-profit trade organization is dedicated to improving MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide. The announcement was made in Los Angeles.
Carroll has been appointed as the leader for a period of two years, which was decided by the executive board of the MIDI Association. This decision is significant as it comes at a crucial juncture in the history of the association, with the recent transition from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0 technology. With the introduction of this new version in various products and software, it is an exhilarating time for all individuals involved in the music products and associated industries.
The industry is expected to widely approve the appointment of Carroll as the CEO of Focusrite Group, given his respected reputation. Focusrite Group is known for its well-known synthesizer brands, such as Sequential and Oberheim, as well as the MIDI controller and synth company Novation. The departure of Sequential founder Dave Smith, who played a significant role in the development of MIDI and introduced the first synthesizer with a MIDI port 51 years ago, leaves a legacy that Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to maintaining and improving upon.
The MIDI Association's scope extends beyond simply overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers. They are also deeply committed to fostering MIDI innovation, promoting music education, and supporting music and wellness. Carroll will contribute valuable strategic perspectives in these domains as the Association begins to allocate grants from the MIDI Fund, which is administered by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll shared his excitement regarding his new position, highlighting the significance of this moment in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that the true potential of MIDI 2.0 has yet to be fully recognized by the industry, and he looks forward to collaborating with the MIDI Association board and its members to shape the future of MIDI, exploring its possibilities for expression, music, and creativity.
Keep watching for further updates as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into a thrilling new chapter!
In other news, there have been updates to the WIMS WoodSynth and WoodTroller. There is also a video available that explores the first Buchla 100 synthesizer. Moog has released Animoog Galaxy for Apple Vision Pro. ALM/Busy Circuits has introduced the Mega Milton Eurorack module. The Confetti Institute has opened a new campus in London. The WOMEX 24 Worldwide Music Expo is taking place. Overloud and ILIO have unveiled the TH-U Made In Rock series. Embody's Immerse Virtual Studio now supports Apple Music. It is predicted that artists will earn $5.2 billion from vinyl sales. There are also advertisements from readers and news from other manufacturers. You can sign up for SOS newsletters.
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