There is some exciting news coming from Los Angeles. Tim Carroll, the CEO of Focusrite Group, has been appointed as the new president of the MIDI Association. The MIDI Association is a non-profit organization that aims to improve MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide.
Carroll has been chosen as the leader for a period of two years by the executive board of the MIDI Association. This decision is significant for the association as it coincides with the recent development of MIDI technology from MIDI 1.0 to the highly awaited MIDI 2.0. As this new version begins to emerge in various products and software, it is a thrilling time for those 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 support from both the members of the Association and the broader industry. Focusrite Group is the parent company of renowned synthesizer brands such as Sequential and Oberheim, as well as MIDI controller and synthesizer company Novation. The departure of 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, has left behind a legacy that Carroll and Focusrite Group are dedicated to preserving and improving upon.
The MIDI Association's focus extends beyond managing MIDI for manufacturers and developers. They have a strong dedication to MIDI innovation, music education, and the intersection of music and wellness. Carroll will contribute valuable strategic insights in these domains as the Association begins to allocate grants from the MIDI Fund, which is overseen by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll conveyed his excitement regarding his new position by emphasizing that this is a crucial turning point in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has just scratched the surface of the potential of MIDI 2.0 and he is eager to collaborate with the MIDI Association board and its members to shape the future of MIDI, focusing on its expressiveness, musicality, and creativity.
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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