I have important news to share with you 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 non-profit trade organization that focuses on improving MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide.
Carroll has been chosen by the executive board of the MIDI Association to lead for a duration of two years. This decision is significant for the MIDI Association as it coincides with the transition from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. As the new version of MIDI begins to make its way into products and software, it is an exhilarating period for individuals involved in the music products and related industries.
The industry is anticipated to highly approve the appointment of Carroll, who is a well-respected figure in the industry and currently the CEO of Focusrite Group. This approval is expected from both the Association membership and the wider industry. Focusrite Group is the parent company of renowned 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 Sequential founder Dave Smith, 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 has a broader focus than just overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers. They are also dedicated to promoting MIDI innovation, music education, and the connection between music and well-being. 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 conveyed his excitement regarding his recent position, emphasizing the significance of this moment in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has only scratched the surface of the possibilities offered by MIDI 2.0, and he is looking forward to collaborating with the MIDI Association board and its members to shape the future of MIDI, exploring its potential for enhanced expression, musicality, and creativity.
Keep an eye out for further updates as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into an exhilarating new phase.
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