Cloud Microphones Expands Distribution to South America C loud Microphones has expanded its dis- tribution network in Central and South
“These partnerships mark another step in our commitment to expanding our global pres- ence and supporting the international music community,” said Rodger Cloud, founder and CEO of Cloud Microphones. “We look forward to collaborating with our new distributors to empower musicians, podcasters, broadcasters, and others to enhance their audio quality and share Cloud’s message of creative inspiration.”
Pro Audio Sistemas, based in Chile, is among the new distributors of Cloud’s products. “The opportunity to represent Rodger’s innovative solutions was one I couldn’t pass up,” said Javier Salvo, CEO and founder of Pro Audio Sistemas. “We invite everyone in Chile to visit our store and discover firsthand why Cloud Microphones is recognized worldwide as an industry leader.” {cloudmicrophones.com}
America. New partnerships have been estab- lished in El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Argentina, Uruguay and Chile. Manufactured in the U.S., Cloud Mi- crophones is committed to responsible production and has received numerous industry accolades.
ESP GUITARS FOUNDER HISATAKE SHIBUYA PASSES AWAY E SP Guitars has announced the
company’s founder and owner, Hisatake Shibuya, passed away in late September. He was 87 years old. “As we mourn Mr.
Hisatake Shibuya
Shibuya’s loss, we can take comfort in the strong foundation that he created for ESP,” said Matt Masciandaro, president and CEO of The ESP Guitar Company USA. “This will continue to guide us as we move the company forward into a promising future. Together, we will carry forward his vision, and I am confident that ESP’s best days are still ahead.” Born on Sado Island and having spent his early years in Kyoto, Japan, Shibuya first began employment with Kawai as an electric guitar salesman, and after a number of years there, spent time working for Yamaha in a similar role. In 1975, Shibuya opened a small work- shop and retail store in Tokyo that he called Electric Sound Products, or ESP for short. ESP began developing a solid reputation, first for creating upgraded replacement parts for existing guitars, and then for building exquisite new instruments from the ground up. Shibuya’s strong and clear vision enabled the small company to be successful from the start, and he became well respected within the music industry worldwide, eventually becoming a legend- ary figure for all people who love music. Shibuya’s business acumen led to other ventures. After opening music and guitar- building schools in Japan, in 1994 he pur- chased Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, one of the preeminent educational facilities for contemporary music. {espguitars.com}
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