The CEO of Focusrite Group, Tim Carroll, has been appointed as the President of the MIDI Association. This non-profit trade organization is dedicated to improving MIDI technology for artists and musicians worldwide. The announcement was made in Los Angeles.
Carroll has been chosen by the executive board of the MIDI Association to lead for the next two years. This decision is significant as it coincides with a crucial period in the association's history, where MIDI technology has advanced from MIDI 1.0 to the highly anticipated MIDI 2.0. As this new version is just beginning to be incorporated into products and software, it is an exhilarating time for individuals involved in the music products and associated industries.
Carroll, who is highly regarded in the industry and currently serves as the CEO of Focusrite Group, is anticipated to receive extensive support from both the Association membership and the broader industry upon his appointment. 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.
In addition to overseeing MIDI for manufacturers and developers, the MIDI Association is dedicated to promoting MIDI innovation, music education, and the connection between music and wellness. Carroll will offer valuable expertise in these fields as the Association begins to distribute grants from the MIDI Fund, which is supervised 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 just scratched the surface of the potential of MIDI 2.0, and he is thrilled to collaborate with the MIDI Association board and its members to shape the future of MIDI, making it even 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!
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