Tim Carroll, the CEO of Focusrite Group, has been appointed as the President of the MIDI Association. This non-profit organization aims to improve MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide. This announcement was made in Los Angeles.
Carroll has been appointed as the leader for a period of two years, a choice that was agreed upon by the executive board of the MIDI Association. This decision is particularly significant because it coincides with a crucial phase in the history of the association, as MIDI technology has recently advanced from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. As the new version begins to emerge in various products and software, it is an exhilarating moment for all those engaged in the music products and associated industries.
The Association membership and the wider industry are anticipated to highly approve of Carroll's appointment as the CEO of Focusrite Group, given her respected reputation in the 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 Dave Smith, the founder of Sequential, who played a significant role in the development of MIDI and introduced the first synthesizer with a MIDI port over five decades ago.
The MIDI Association has a broader focus than simply overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers. They are also dedicated to promoting MIDI innovation, music education, and the connection between music and wellness. Carroll will offer valuable strategic perspectives in these domains as the Association prepares to distribute grants from the MIDI Fund, which is administered by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll conveyed his excitement regarding his new position, emphasizing the significance of this moment for the MIDI Association. He believes that the potential of MIDI 2.0 has only just begun to be recognized by the industry, and he looks forward to collaborating with the board and members of the MIDI Association to shape the future of MIDI, making it more expressive, musical, and creative.
Keep watching for further updates as we accompany Carroll on his journey to lead the MIDI Association into a thrilling new phase!
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