In a recent announcement from Los Angeles, Tim Carroll, the CEO of Focusrite Group, has been named as the new president of the MIDI Association. The MIDI Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide. This appointment is exciting 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 decision is significant as it coincides with a crucial time in the history of the MIDI Association, as MIDI technology has recently advanced from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. As this new version begins to be introduced in various products and software, it is an exhilarating period for all individuals involved in the music products and associated industries.
Carroll, who is well-regarded in the industry and serves as the CEO of Focusrite Group, is anticipated to receive widespread approval from both the Association members and the broader industry for their appointment. 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 Dave Smith, the founder of Sequential 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 behind a significant legacy that Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to preserving and improving.
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 be offering valuable insights in these fields as the Association begins to award grants from the MIDI Fund, which is administered by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll shared his excitement regarding his new position, emphasizing that the MIDI Association is currently at a crucial turning point. He believes that the industry has only scratched the surface of the potential of MIDI 2.0, and he is eager to collaborate with the board and members of the association to shape the future of MIDI, making it more expressive, musical, and creative.
Keep an eye out for further updates as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into its thrilling new phase!
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