Today, we have some exciting news to share with you from Los Angeles. Tim Carroll, who is the CEO of Focusrite Group, has been appointed as the new president of the MIDI Association. The MIDI Association is a non-profit trade organization that aims to improve MIDI technology for artists and musicians around the world. This announcement is significant for both Focusrite Group and the MIDI Association.
Carroll has been appointed as the leader for a duration of two years, which was decided by the executive board of the MIDI Association. This decision is significant as it coincides with a crucial phase in the history of the association, with the recent advancement from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0 technology. As this new version begins to be incorporated into various products and software, it is a thrilling time for all individuals involved in the music products and associated industries.
The Association membership and the wider industry are anticipated to highly approve of the appointment of Carroll, who is a respected individual in the industry and currently serves as the CEO of Focusrite Group. Focusrite Group is the parent company of well-known 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.
The MIDI Association is not solely focused on overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers. They also have a strong dedication to promoting MIDI innovation, music education, and the connection between music and wellness. Carroll will be offering valuable strategic advice in these realms as the Association begins to award grants from the MIDI Fund, which is administered by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll conveyed his excitement regarding his newly obtained position, emphasizing that this is a crucial moment in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has only scratched the surface of the potential that MIDI 2.0 holds, and he looks forward to collaborating with the board and members of the MIDI Association to shape the future of MIDI, making it even more expressive, musical, and creative.
Keep an eye out for further updates as we accompany Carroll on his journey to lead the MIDI Association into an exhilarating new phase!
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