Here's some thrilling news coming from Los Angeles! Tim Carroll, the CEO of Focusrite Group, has been appointed as the President of the MIDI Association. This influential non-profit organization aims to improve MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide.
Carroll has been appointed as the leader for a duration of two years, which was decided by the executive board of the association. This is a significant time for the MIDI Association as the MIDI technology has recently advanced from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. With this updated version gradually being incorporated into products and software, it is an exhilarating period for all individuals involved in the music products and associated industries.
The Association is anticipated to receive widespread approval for the appointment of Carroll as their CEO. Carroll is highly respected in the industry and currently serves as the CEO of Focusrite Group. Focusrite Group is the parent company of renowned synthesizer brands like Sequential and Oberheim, as well as the MIDI controller and synth company Novation. The departure of 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, has left a lasting legacy that Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to maintaining and improving.
The MIDI Association has a broader scope than simply overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers. They are also deeply invested in promoting MIDI innovation, music education, and the connection between music and wellness. Carroll will be offering valuable strategic perspectives in these domains as the Association embarks on the distribution of grants from the MIDI Fund, which is administered by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll shared his excitement about his new position, emphasizing that this is a crucial moment in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that the potential of MIDI 2.0 has just started to be recognized by the industry, and he is eager to collaborate with the MIDI Association board and its members to shape the future of MIDI, exploring its expressive, musical, and creative possibilities.
Keep watching for additional information as we continue to track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into its thrilling new phase!
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