We have some thrilling news to share with you directly from Los Angeles. The MIDI Association, a significant non-profit trade organization dedicated to improving MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide, has recently appointed Tim Carroll as their new president. Tim Carroll currently serves as the CEO of Focusrite Group.
Carroll has been chosen to lead the MIDI Association for a period of two years, a decision made by the executive board of the association. This appointment is particularly significant as it coincides with a crucial phase in the history of the MIDI Association. The 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.
Carroll, the CEO of Focusrite Group, has been appointed and is anticipated to receive widespread approval from both the Association membership and the industry as a whole. Focusrite Group is known for housing 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 significant 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 of overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers. They are also dedicated to driving MIDI innovation, promoting music education, and supporting the connection between music and wellness. Carroll will contribute valuable insights in these domains as the Association begins to distribute grants from the MIDI Fund, which is administered by the NAMM Foundation.
Carroll conveyed his excitement for his newly acquired position, emphasizing that this marks a crucial turning point in the history of the MIDI Association. He believes that the industry has only scratched the surface of the possibilities that MIDI 2.0 offers, and he eagerly looks forward to collaborating with the MIDI Association board and its members to shape the future of MIDI, focusing on its expressive, musical, and creative advancements.
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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