I have some exciting news to announce from Los Angeles. Tim Carroll, the CEO of Focusrite Group, has been named as the new president of the MIDI Association. The MIDI Association is a non-profit trade organization that focuses on improving MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide.
Carroll has been chosen by the executive board of the MIDI Association to lead for a period of two years. This decision is significant because it coincides with a crucial moment in the history of the association, as MIDI technology has recently advanced from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. As this new version begins to be incorporated into products and software, it is an exhilarating time for all individuals engaged 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 approval from both the Association membership and the broader 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 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 51 years ago.
In addition to overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers, the MIDI Association is dedicated to promoting MIDI innovation, music education, and the connection between music and wellness. Carroll will contribute valuable strategic perspectives in these fields as the Association begins to allocate grants from the MIDI Fund, which is administered by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll shared his excitement regarding his new position, emphasizing that it is a crucial moment for the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has just scratched the surface of the potential that MIDI 2.0 holds and is eager to collaborate with the board and members of the MIDI Association in order to shape the future of MIDI, making it more expressive, musical, and creative.
Continue to stay informed for additional information as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into an exhilarating new phase!
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