In a recent announcement from Los Angeles, Tim Carroll, the CEO of Focusrite Group, has been appointed as the new president of the MIDI Association. The MIDI Association is a non-profit trade organization that strives to improve MIDI technology for artists and musicians around the world. This appointment is significant news for the industry.
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. With the introduction of this new version in various products and software, it is an exhilarating time for individuals involved 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 support from both the Association's members 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 departure of Sequential founder Dave Smith, who played a vital role in the development of MIDI and introduced the first-ever synthesizer with a MIDI port 51 years ago, has left a lasting impact that Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to preserving 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 offer valuable strategic insights in these areas as the Association begins to allocate grants from the MIDI Fund, which is administered by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll shared his excitement and eagerness regarding his new position, emphasizing the significance of this moment in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that there is still a lot to be discovered and explored in MIDI 2.0, and he looks forward to collaborating with the MIDI Association board and its members to shape the future of MIDI, unlocking its potential for greater expression, musicality, and creativity.
Keep an eye out for future updates as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into a thrilling new chapter!
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