We have some exciting news to share from Los Angeles. Tim Carroll, the CEO of Focusrite Group, has been named the new president of the MIDI Association. The MIDI Association is a non-profit trade organization that aims to enhance 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 as it coincides with the important development of MIDI technology from the previous version, MIDI 1.0, to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. As the new version begins to be implemented in products and software, it brings about an exciting period for individuals involved in the music products and related industries.
The Association's decision to appoint Carroll as the CEO of Focusrite Group is anticipated to receive positive feedback from both its members and the industry as a whole. Focusrite Group, which houses renowned synthesizer brands like Sequential and Oberheim, as well as the MIDI controller and synth company Novation, is dedicated to upholding and improving upon the legacy established by Sequential founder Dave Smith. Smith, who played a crucial 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 committed to preserving and building upon.
The MIDI Association has a broader purpose beyond simply overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers. They are deeply committed to promoting MIDI innovation, music education, and the connection between music and well-being. Carroll will offer valuable strategic insights in these areas as the Association begins to distribute grants from the MIDI Fund, which is overseen by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll shared his excitement about his new position, emphasizing that this is a crucial turning point in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has just started to grasp the immense possibilities of MIDI 2.0, and he is eager to collaborate with the MIDI Association board and its members to shape the future of MIDI, making it more expressive, musical, and creative.
Keep watching for more information as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into its promising future!
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