The CEO of Focusrite Group, Tim Carroll, has been appointed as the president of the MIDI Association. The MIDI Association is a non-profit trade organization based in Los Angeles that focuses on improving MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide. This announcement brings exciting news from the heart of Los Angeles.
Carroll has been chosen by the executive board of the MIDI Association to lead for a period of two years. This decision is significant because it coincides with a crucial phase in the history of the association, as MIDI technology has transitioned from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. As this new version is beginning to be integrated into various products and software, it is an exhilarating period for all individuals involved in the music products and related industries.
The selection of Carroll as the new CEO of Focusrite Group is anticipated to receive positive feedback from both the Association members and the industry as a whole. Focusrite Group is the parent company of well-known synthesizer brands such as Sequential and Oberheim, as well as MIDI controller and synthesizer company Novation. The founder of Sequential, Dave Smith, who played a crucial part in the development of MIDI and introduced the first synthesizer with a MIDI port 51 years ago, has left behind a valuable legacy that Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to protecting and improving upon.
The MIDI Association's focus goes beyond just 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 contribute valuable strategic perspectives in these fields as the Association begins to allocate grants from the MIDI Fund, which is overseen by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll shared his excitement about his new position, emphasizing the significance of this moment in the MIDI Association's history. He believes that the industry has only scratched the surface of the possibilities offered by MIDI 2.0 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 continue to track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into an exhilarating new phase!
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