Hal Leonard Distribution Expands Catalog H al Leonard’s MI Distribution Division has added five brands to its catalog: Royer Labs, Truetone, Decksaver, Headliner and Magma. These partnerships, covering the U.S., bring a variety of high-quality products that are now in stock and ready to order. Royer Labs has altered the audio industry with its modern ribbon microphones, offering a combination of warmth, analog character and smooth sound. Truetone provides essential tools for powering guitar pedals and pedalboards. Decksaver offers durable
MAGNATONE AMPLIFIERS NAMES DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL SALES
M agnatone Amplifiers has announced Granville Helm has joined the company as the director of global sales. Helm’s music retail experience, combined with his lifelong passion for guitars and amplifiers, gives him a unique perspective that will expand Magnatone’s boutique
Granville Helm
legacy and grow Magnatone’s dealer network worldwide. Helm comes to Magnatone from Eddie’s Guitars in St. Louis, where he was store manager. In that role, Helm es- tablished a reputation for being a knowledgeable and trusted music gear expert. Granville is also a seasoned musician with an understand- ing of the nuances of the music industry and the needs of players at all levels. “Granville’s retail sales experience and personable rela- tionships with musicians will be great assets to help propel Magnatone’s worldwide sales efforts,” said Ted Kornblum, Magnatone’s president and CEO. {magnatoneusa.com}
covers to safeguard DJ control- lers, mixers and other equipment from damage in clubs, studios, on stages and at home. Hal Leonard
is initially stocking models designed for the most popular DJ devices. Headliner specializes in professional DJ accessories, including portable booths, cases and stands, while Magma offers solutions for DJs, producers and frequent travelers. “All these lines complement our existing distributed brands,” said Peter Carlson, Hal Leonard MI’s sales manager. “This expan- sion allows our dealer network to provide even more value to their customers, whether they’re musicians, audio professionals or DJs.” {halleonard.com}
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