The CEO of Focusrite Group, Tim Carroll, has been appointed as the President of the MIDI Association. This non-profit trade organization based in Los Angeles aims to enhance MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide. The announcement of Tim Carroll's new role as president is considered to be exciting news.
Carroll has been chosen by the executive board of the MIDI Association to serve as the leader for the next two years. This decision is significant because it coincides with a crucial point in the history of MIDI technology. Recently, MIDI has advanced from its previous version, MIDI 1.0, to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. As this new version begins to be implemented in various products and software, it brings about a sense of enthusiasm and anticipation for all individuals involved in the music products and related industries.
It is anticipated that the appointment of Carroll, who is highly regarded in the industry and serves as the CEO of Focusrite Group, will receive widespread approval from both the members of the Association and the broader 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 legacy left by Sequential founder Dave Smith, who played a crucial role in the development of MIDI and introduced the first synthesizer with a MIDI port 51 years ago, is something that Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to preserving and improving upon.
The MIDI Association is not only focused on overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers, but they also have a strong interest in MIDI innovation, music education, and music and wellness. Carroll will be offering valuable insights in these fields as the Association begins to distribute grants from the MIDI Fund, which is overseen by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll showed his excitement regarding his new position, emphasizing that this is a crucial turning point in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has only just begun to grasp the possibilities of MIDI 2.0 and looks forward to collaborating with the MIDI Association board and its members to shape the future of MIDI, making it more expressive, musical, and creative.
Keep an eye out for additional news and updates as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into an exhilarating new chapter!
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