Presenting some thrilling news directly from Los Angeles, Tim Carroll, the CEO of Focusrite Group, has been appointed as the president of the MIDI Association. The MIDI Association is a significant non-profit trade organization that aims to improve MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide.
Carroll has been chosen by the executive board of the MIDI Association to lead for a period of two years. This decision is significant because it coincides with a crucial moment in the association's history, with the advancement from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0 technology. As the new version begins to be integrated into various products and software, it creates an exciting time for individuals involved in the music products and related industries.
The industry and the wider industry are likely to highly approve of the appointment of Carroll, a respected figure and the CEO of Focusrite Group. Focusrite Group is the parent company of well-known synthesizer brands such as Sequential and Oberheim, as well as MIDI controller and synth company Novation. Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to maintaining and improving the legacy left by 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.
The MIDI Association is not only responsible for overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers, but they are also enthusiastic about promoting MIDI innovation, music education, and the relationship between music and wellness. Carroll will be offering valuable insights in these fields as the Association begins to distribute grants from the MIDI Fund, which is managed by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll conveyed his excitement about his recent position, emphasizing that this is a crucial moment in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has only scratched the surface of what MIDI 2.0 can achieve, and he is eager to collaborate with the board and members of the MIDI Association to shape the future of MIDI, making it more expressive, musical, and conducive to creativity.
Keep an eye out for additional updates as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into an exhilarating new phase!
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