I have some exciting news to share with you from Los Angeles. Tim Carroll, the CEO of Focusrite Group, has been named the new 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 period of two years. This decision is significant as it coincides with a crucial phase in the history of the MIDI Association, as MIDI technology has recently advanced from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. With the introduction of this new version in various products and software, it is an exhilarating time for all individuals involved in the music products and related industries.
The industry and the wider community are expected to highly approve of the appointment of Carroll, who is a respected figure in the field and currently serves as the CEO of Focusrite Group. 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 upon 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 focus of the MIDI Association goes beyond simply 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 strategic perspectives in these areas as the Association begins to allocate grants from the MIDI Fund, which is administered by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll conveyed his excitement regarding his new position, emphasizing that this is a significant turning point in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has only just started to comprehend the possibilities of MIDI 2.0 and is eager to collaborate with the MIDI Association board and its members to shape the future of MIDI, exploring its potential for expression, music, and creativity.
Keep yourself updated for more information as we track Carroll's progress in guiding the MIDI Association into an exhilarating new phase!
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