The CEO of Focusrite Group, Tim Carroll, has been appointed as the president of the MIDI Association. This non-profit organization aims to improve MIDI technology for artists and musicians around the world. The announcement was made in Los Angeles and is considered to be exciting news.
Carroll has been chosen by the executive board of the MIDI Association to lead for a period of two years. This appointment is significant as it coincides with the transition of MIDI technology from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. With the introduction of this new version in various products and software, it is an exhilarating time for individuals in the music products and related 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 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 the MIDI controller and synth company Novation. The legacy left by Sequential founder Dave Smith, who played a pivotal role in the development of MIDI and introduced the first-ever synthesizer with a MIDI port 51 years ago, is a legacy that Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to preserving and improving upon.
In addition to handling 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 be offering valuable strategic advice in these fields as the Association begins to distribute grants through the MIDI Fund, which is overseen by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll showed his excitement for his new position by saying that this is a very important moment in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that as an industry, they have just started to understand the possibilities of MIDI 2.0, and he is looking forward to collaborating with the MIDI Association board and its members to shape the future of MIDI, making it even more expressive, musical, and creative.
Keep an eye out for additional updates as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into a thrilling new phase!
In other news, there have been updates to the WIMS WoodSynth and WoodTroller. There is a video exploring the first Buchla 100 synthesizer. Moog has released Animoog Galaxy specifically for Apple Vision Pro. ALM/Busy Circuits has introduced the Mega Milton Eurorack module. The Confetti Institute has opened a new campus in London. WOMEX 24, the Worldwide Music Expo, is happening. 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 make $5.2 billion from vinyl sales. There are also other manufacturer news and readers' ads. You can sign up to SOS newsletters for more updates.
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