Here's some exciting news coming from Los Angeles. Tim Carroll, the CEO of Focusrite Group, has been appointed as the president of the MIDI Association. The MIDI Association is a non-profit organization that focuses on improving MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide. This appointment brings a new leader to the association who will contribute to its mission.
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 phase in the history of the MIDI Association, with the recent transition from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0 technology. As the new version gradually becomes available in various products and software, it creates an exhilarating time for all individuals engaged in the music products and associated industries.
The selection of Carroll as the new CEO of Focusrite Group is anticipated to receive a positive response 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 the MIDI controller and synth company Novation. Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to upholding and improving upon the legacy left by Sequential founder Dave Smith, who played a pivotal role in the development of MIDI and introduced the first synthesizer with a MIDI port over five decades ago.
In addition to overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers, the MIDI Association is dedicated to advancing MIDI innovation, promoting music education, and supporting music and wellness. Carroll will contribute valuable strategic perspectives in these domains as the Association begins awarding grants from the MIDI Fund, which is overseen by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll conveyed his excitement for 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 has only just begun to be discovered and he is eager to collaborate with the board of the MIDI Association and its members to shape the future of MIDI, making it even more expressive, musical, and creative.
Keep watching for further updates as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into an exciting new phase!
Additional updates in the music industry include the latest versions of WIMS's WoodSynth and WoodTroller. A video has also been released, showcasing an exploration of the first Buchla 100 synthesizer. Moog has introduced the Animoog Galaxy for Apple Vision Pro. ALM/Busy Circuits has developed the Mega Milton Eurorack module. The Confetti Institute has opened a new campus in London. WOMEX 24, the worldwide music expo, is also making headlines. Overloud and ILIO have announced the unveiling of the TH-U Made In Rock series. Embody's Immerse Virtual Studio now supports Apple Music. It is predicted that artists will earn $5.2 billion from vinyl sales. Additionally, there are readers' ads and other news from various manufacturers. Don't forget to sign up for SOS newsletters.
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