The CEO of Focusrite Group, Tim Carroll, has been appointed as the President of the MIDI Association, a non-profit trade organization based in Los Angeles. The MIDI Association aims to improve MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide. This announcement brings exciting news to the industry.
Carroll has been chosen by the executive board of the MIDI Association to lead for a period of two years. This is a significant moment for 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 integrated into products and software, it is an exhilarating time for individuals involved in the music products and associated industries.
Carroll, who is highly regarded in the industry and serves as CEO of Focusrite Group, is anticipated to receive widespread approval from both the Association's members 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. Dave Smith, the founder of Sequential who played a pivotal role in developing MIDI and introduced the first synthesizer with a MIDI port 51 years ago, has left behind a lasting legacy that Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to preserving and improving upon.
The MIDI Association is not only responsible for overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers, but they also have a strong interest in MIDI innovation, music education, and the connection between music and wellness. Carroll will be offering valuable insights into these topics as the Association begins to distribute grants from the MIDI Fund, which is overseen 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 is enthusiastic about collaborating with the MIDI Association board and its members to contribute to the future of MIDI, exploring its expressive, musical, and creative possibilities.
Keep an eye out for further updates as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into an exhilarating new period!
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