There is important news coming from Los Angeles, as Tim Carroll, the CEO of Focusrite Group, has been named the president of the MIDI Association. The MIDI Association is a non-profit organization that aims to improve MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide. This announcement brings excitement to the industry.
Carroll has been chosen by the executive board of the MIDI Association to lead as the head for a period of two years. This decision is significant because it coincides with a crucial moment 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 emerge in various products and software, it is an exhilarating time for all individuals engaged in the music products and associated industries.
Carroll, who is a highly regarded individual in the industry and currently serves as the CEO of Focusrite Group, is anticipated to receive widespread approval from both the members of the Association and the broader industry upon his 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 founder of Sequential, Dave Smith, who played a significant role in the development of MIDI and introduced the first synthesizer with a MIDI port 51 years ago, has established a strong legacy that Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to preserving and improving.
The MIDI Association goes beyond its role in managing MIDI for manufacturers and developers. They also have a strong interest in promoting MIDI innovation, music education, and the relationship between music and wellness. Carroll will be bringing valuable strategic insights to these aspects as the Association begins to allocate grants from the MIDI Fund, which is overseen by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll shared his excitement regarding his new position, emphasizing the significance of this moment in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that the potential of MIDI 2.0 is just starting to be understood by the industry, and he is eagerly looking forward to collaborating with the MIDI Association board and its members to shape the future of MIDI, making it even more expressive, musical, and innovative.
Keep checking back for more information as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into an exciting new phase!
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