In a recent announcement 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 organization that focuses on improving MIDI technology for artists and musicians around the world. This news is both exciting and significant for the industry.
Carroll has been chosen by the association's executive board to lead for a period of two years. This decision is significant for the MIDI Association as it coincides with the recent advancement from MIDI 1.0 to MIDI 2.0, which has generated a lot of anticipation. As the new version starts to become available in products and software, this is an exciting time for those involved in the music products and related industries.
The industry is anticipating that Carroll, who is highly regarded and currently the CEO of Focusrite Group, will be well-received by both the Association membership and the broader industry. 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 maintaining and improving upon 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 only responsible for overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers, but they are also deeply committed to promoting MIDI innovation, music education, and music and wellness. Carroll will be offering valuable strategic insights in these fields as the Association begins granting funds from the MIDI Fund, which is supervised by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll conveyed his excitement regarding his new position, emphasizing that this is a crucial moment in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has only just started to grasp the immense possibilities of MIDI 2.0. Carroll is thrilled to collaborate with the MIDI Association board and its members in order to shape the future of MIDI, making it even more expressive, musical, and creative.
Keep an eye out for further updates as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into an exhilarating new phase!
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