I have some exciting news to share with you from Los Angeles. Tim Carroll, the CEO of Focusrite Group, has been appointed as the president of the MIDI Association. The MIDI Association is a non-profit trade organization that focuses on improving MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide.
Carroll has been chosen by the executive board of the MIDI Association to lead for a duration of two years. This decision is significant because it coincides with a crucial period in the history of the association. Recently, MIDI technology has advanced from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. As this new version begins to be incorporated into products and software, it is an exhilarating time for individuals involved in the music products and associated industries.
It is anticipated that the appointment of Carroll, who is highly regarded in the industry and currently serves as the CEO of Focusrite Group, will receive positive feedback from both the Association members and the industry as a whole. 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. 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 synthesizer with a MIDI port 51 years ago.
The MIDI Association goes beyond its role in overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers. They are also dedicated to promoting MIDI innovation, music education, and the connection between music and wellness. Carroll will offer valuable perspectives in these fields as the Association begins to allocate grants from the MIDI Fund, which is managed by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll shared 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 scratched the surface of MIDI 2.0's potential, and he is eager to collaborate with the MIDI Association board and its members in order to shape the future of MIDI, making it 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!
Other updates in the music industry include the latest releases from WIMS, WoodSynth, and WoodTroller. A video has been released that explores the first Buchla 100 synthesizer. Moog has also released Animoog Galaxy specifically for Apple Vision Pro. ALM/Busy Circuits has introduced the Mega Milton Eurorack module. The Confetti Institute has opened a new campus in London. WOMEX 24, the Worldwide Music Expo, is also making headlines. Overloud and ILIO have unveiled the TH-U Made In Rock series. Embody's Immerse Virtual Studio now supports Apple Music. It is predicted that artists will earn $5.2 billion from vinyl sales. Additionally, there are readers' ads and news from other manufacturers. Don't forget to sign up for SOS newsletters to stay updated.
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