The CEO of Focusrite Group, Tim Carroll, has been appointed as the President of the MIDI Association. This non-profit organization based in Los Angeles aims to improve MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide. This recent announcement is exciting news for the industry.
Carroll has been appointed as the leader for a period of two years, a choice that was made by the executive board of the MIDI Association. This decision comes at a crucial point in the association's history, as MIDI technology has recently advanced from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. As this new version is beginning to be seen in various products and software, it is an exhilarating time for all individuals involved in the music products and related industries.
Carroll, who is highly regarded in the industry and serves as the CEO of Focusrite Group, is anticipated to receive widespread support from both the Association members and the larger 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. The founder of Sequential, Dave Smith, who played a pivotal 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 upon.
In addition to overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers, the MIDI Association is deeply dedicated to promoting MIDI innovation, music education, and the connection between music and wellness. Carroll will offer valuable perspectives on these topics as the Association begins to allocate grants from the MIDI Fund, which is administered by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll showed his excitement for his newly assigned position by saying that this is a crucial turning point in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has just started to comprehend the immense possibilities of MIDI 2.0, and he is eagerly looking forward to collaborating with the board and all the members of the MIDI Association to shape the future of MIDI, making it more expressive, musical, and creative.
Keep an eye out for more news as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into a thrilling new chapter!
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