The CEO of Focusrite Group, Tim Carroll, has been appointed as the President of the MIDI Association. This is a significant development for the influential non-profit organization based in Los Angeles, which aims to improve MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide.
Carroll has been chosen by the executive board of the MIDI Association to lead for a period of two years. This decision is significant as it coincides with a pivotal moment in the history of the MIDI Association, as the MIDI technology has recently advanced from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. As the new version is gradually being incorporated into products and software, it is an exhilarating time for all individuals involved in the music products and related industries.
Carroll, who is highly regarded in the industry and serves as the CEO of Focusrite Group, is anticipated to receive widespread approval from both the Association members 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. The founder of Sequential, Dave Smith, who played a pivotal role in the development of MIDI and introduced the first-ever synthesizer with a MIDI port 51 years ago, has left behind a legacy that Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to maintaining and improving upon.
The MIDI Association is not only responsible for overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers, but they also have a strong passion for 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 managed by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll conveyed his excitement regarding his new position, emphasizing that this is a pivotal moment for the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has only scratched the surface of the potential that MIDI 2.0 holds, and he is eager to collaborate 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 track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into an exhilarating new phase!
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