Tim Carroll, the CEO of Focusrite Group, has recently been named as the president of the MIDI Association, a non-profit trade organization based in Los Angeles. The MIDI Association aims to improve MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide. This announcement is an exciting development for both Tim Carroll and the MIDI Association.
Carroll has been chosen by the executive board of the MIDI Association to lead for a period of two years. This decision is particularly significant as it coincides with the transition from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. As the new version begins to be implemented in various products and software, it is an exhilarating time for those engaged in the music products and related industries.
The industry is anticipated to warmly welcome the appointment of Carroll as the CEO of Focusrite Group, given his respected reputation. Focusrite Group is known for housing renowned synthesizer brands such as Sequential and Oberheim, as well as the MIDI controller and synth company Novation. Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to upholding and improving the legacy left by Sequential founder Dave Smith, who played a crucial role in the development of MIDI and introduced the first-ever synthesizer with a MIDI port over half a century ago.
The MIDI Association is not only responsible for overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers, but they are also deeply committed to promoting MIDI innovation, music education, and the well-being of musicians. Carroll will be offering valuable strategic advice in these areas as the Association begins to award grants from the MIDI Fund, which is managed by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll conveyed his excitement regarding his new position, emphasizing that this is a pivotal moment in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has just started to comprehend the vast potential of MIDI 2.0, and he is eager to collaborate with the MIDI Association board and its members to shape the future of MIDI, focusing on its expressive, musical, and creative aspects.
Continue to stay updated as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into its thrilling new chapter!
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