Training
Workshops at Microfusa: Introduction to the new features of Ableton Live 10
We have had to wait almost five years since the release of Live 9, but finally the Ableton brand has released the latest version of its flagship software: Live 10 and it seems the wait has been worth it... Until the day the definitive version sees the light, estimated to be in the first quarter of 2018, we have prepared two introductory workshops to all the new features taught by our colleague Pedro Pina: one at our store in Madrid - November 30 at 18:00 - and another in Barcelona - December 13 at 18:00. Sign up and reserve your spot! The famous DAW debuts multiple new features and improvements, including a new look: custom typography, scalable vector design... ensuring us better visualization and resolution on large screens and on any of the compatible operating systems. But not only have they improved aesthetic aspects, they have also improved, and a lot, the operation of its browser with new features for organizing projects and content, now we can install packs and updates without leaving Live. One of the most interesting new features is Capture, a new feature that allows us to record any idea without the need to have activated REC. Live recovers the last ideas played and converts them into a MIDI clip. Finally we will be able to unleash our creativity, without the pressure of having everything ready to record!. Another of the main dishes of Live 10 is the possibility of editing up to eight clips simultaneously, the MIDI notes have the same color as the clip that houses them so when we select several at once, in the Clip view we will see the MIDI notes together although each one differentiated by its color. The new devices included in Ableton Live 10 will also be much talked about. Wavetable, it is a powerful wavetable synthesizer with numerous modulation possibilities and a very complete graphic interface that allows us to visualize all the parameters at a glance. Pedal is an effect with a lot of potential, it would be the Live version of guitar pedals designed to generate distortion: overdrive, distortion and fuzz. Drum Buss is a processor aimed at streamlining the processing of percussion and drums: it features compression, three types of distortion with drive and a filter to improve low frequencies. Echo is a new delay with multiple modulation, filtering, and reverberation possibilities, and with the ability to create both digital and analog layers. In addition, revisions of the classics EQ Eight, Drum Rack and Utility are also included. As for Max For Live, it no longer requires its separate installation because it now comes natively integrated, just like the Max devices, which now form part of the native Live 10 library. In addition, it has been optimized to be faster and consume less CPU. Push also comes with new added options and updates in its functionality. The workflow optimization is one of the most anticipated improvements, the Arrange view comes loaded with changes that will change our way of arranging and editing audio in the timeline, making us more efficient and precise. There are improvements in the waveform representation, more visualization options for Compressor, EQ Eight and Operator; a new melodic sequencer, a MIDI clip mode in which we can see MIDI notes on the controller screen, and the possibility of trimming clips and converting audio to MIDI directly from its interface. As listing each of the changes is very extensive, we wait for you all at our stores so that you can check for yourselves the endless improvements that Live 10 will bring. Reserve your spot in Madrid. Reserve your spot in Barcelona. MICROFUSA / BARCELONA STORE Sepúlveda, 134. Barcelona / Tel.: 934 553 695 MICROFUSA / MADRID STORE Campoamor, 17. Madrid / Tel.: 917 024 587 MICROFUSA / ONLINE STORE
New course at Microfusa: Music Composition and Sound Design for Video Games
Video game development has experienced an unstoppable boom in recent years, with hundreds of professionals focusing their careers on electronic entertainment. In fact, there is a clear need for qualified personnel to create music and sound effects for video games, as without them, the gaming experience will never be complete. The Microfusa School is launching the “Music Composition and Sound Design for Video Games” course, aimed at anyone interested in how a video game soundtrack is created. We will cover the following in depth: History of Music for Video Games and Film, Composition for Film, Applied Harmony, Orchestration, Music Technology, MIDI Orchestration, Sound Design... and, of course, a comprehensive Final Project in which the student will take responsibility for creating their own soundtrack. You can find the full detailed syllabus below. To celebrate the addition of this course to our training program, we have prepared a special launch promotion that will allow you to get a 25% discount on your enrollment fee. Simply fill out the following form to claim your discount! The aim of the course is to give students hands-on experience in management, composition, and recording. We will study every step required so that upon graduating from our school, students will not only know how to work efficiently but also how to navigate the industry and achieve success. Throughout the course, we will have some very special guests who will share their experience with us through masterclasses: Óscar Araujo, Eduardo de la Iglesia, Matías Lizana, Pep Terradas, and others. In addition, students will have the opportunity to collaborate with renowned universities in the sector. Gabriel Garrido will be the lead instructor of the course. He is a music composer with a degree from ESMUC. He has been working in the music industry since 2005 as a session musician in various ensembles. He began working in film and video games as a music composer in 2008. Since then, he has worked on a variety of projects, and today, together with a group of colleagues, he has founded his own development studio, "Altered Matter", which is currently working on "Etherborn", a video game that has won several awards and received widespread critical acclaim. He has also worked for other studios and film production companies as a composer and audio designer: Escac Films, Blowing Minds, Forgotten Games, Sonder VR Studios... Would you like more information about the course? You can find the entry requirements, schedules, and payment methods here. If you would like more detailed information, you can contact us by phone at 934 353 688 or by email at escuela@microfusa.com , and we will answer all your questions. Remember that you can also take advantage of our exclusive launch promotion by filling out the following form. We look forward to seeing you at the “Music Composition and Sound Design for Video Games” course at Microfusa School! MICROFUSA / BARCELONA SCHOOL Ronda Guinardó, 65. Barcelona / Tel.: 934 353 688 MICROFUSA / MADRID SCHOOL C/Tarragona, 18. Madrid (El Rompeolas)/ Tel.: 917 024 592
Come to our Open House at the Microfusa School in Barcelona this Saturday, May 13!
Would you like to visit the Microfusa school but don't have time during the week? Are you interested in our courses but can't arrange a visit on school days? We make it easy! This Saturday, May 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., our Barcelona school opens its doors so you can explore its facilities in depth. Our teaching staff will be at your disposal to offer you a guided tour of the studios and classrooms where classes take place, explain how our training courses work, and answer your questions. Experience firsthand how our school works and learn more about the courses in our main areas: Sound Technician, Music Production, and Professional DJ. We will advise you to help you find the training you are looking for. You can come alone, with your friends, or with your family. You do not need to confirm your attendance. In addition, everyone who comes to visit us will receive an exclusive discount on enrollment for the course you choose. We look forward to seeing you! microFusa Barcelona School Ronda del Guinardó 65 08024 Barcelona T. 93 435 36 88 escuela@microfusa.com
Your career as a DJ/Producer awaits you at the Microfusa School this April 2017
Are you one of those who asks where and how to take a DJ course?, looking for how to start your career to become a DJ/Producer?, or wanting to know how long it takes to learn how to mix? You're in luck, because we'll tell you everything! Many people believe that by linking one track after another with a controller and the auto-sync mode set to 'on' (an automatic mixing system), they are already DJs, but our experience and track record tell us that this is NOT the case at all! The DJ profession goes much further!. So the first thing you need to consider is that to learn to be a DJ, you must train in a school that teaches you intensively and effectively everything related to this great profession. Our DJ and Music Producer academy enjoys the prestige and recognition of our nearly 30 years training future DJs/Producers; a school that not only promises to train you, but delivers. Can't wait to start? This month of April, we are launching new enrollment periods: April 24 Professional DJ and April 25 Music Production for DJs. Keep reading to discover what awaits you in our courses and get a special limited-time discount on your enrollment! [video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm99ZupWriI&t=5s width:500 height:400 align:center] Don't let yourself be influenced by those who tell you that you shouldn't train to be a DJ, that it's something you can learn by yourself. Times have changed a lot since the DJs of the first clubs in the 70s were considered mere "record players", and even many times their booths were facing the wall!. In those times, there was no other choice but to learn by watching other DJs or, at best, have an active DJ teach you "basic" mixing concepts. Nowadays, fortunately, everything has become professional, the craft has been recognized on par with musicians, and a lot of new concepts, both technical and theoretical, have been introduced, which are very difficult to learn solely by yourself. You must train professionally, whether you are an amateur DJ (that is, you do your "mixing attempts" with your controller or by clicking the mouse) or if you are starting from scratch, with the dream of being a professional DJ Producer, and even becoming famous! We provide all the ingredients so that this dream can come true, because our teachers Adriana López, Jordi Goberna, and David Gausa are professional DJ/Producers currently active who enjoy international recognition. And how did they do it? They did it by working and fighting, with training, tools, tricks, and concepts that we are going to teach you. In addition, you will have Master Classes from highly prestigious professional DJs and Producers. Our Professional DJ course lasts one term, it is an intense course that will hook you!. With 65 hours, you will enjoy a complete syllabus in which you will learn all the booth equipment and its configuration, the beats, structures, and scales to be able to synchronize music in the best and most artistic way. You will cultivate styles and trends, learn the psychology of the DJ, and we will show you how to position yourself on social media as an artist, in the most professional and correct way. [video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_K46PZArZY width:500 height:400 align:center] At Microfusa we teach you the craft and profession of the DJ, that is why, contrary to the belief that with new technologies it is no longer necessary, you will learn to mix with turntables and vinyl. Can anyone imagine that a writer doesn't know how to write by hand because they write with a computer keyboard?, or that an architect doesn't know how to draw plans by hand because they make them with a computer program? Well, this is the same thing! A DJ gains prestige and will be able to rub shoulders with professionals if they also know how to mix with vinyl. That's right!! Of course, more extensively we will teach you to create your own sets using CD players (Pioneer CDJ-2000Nexus2...), digital systems (XDJ-1000), controllers for Traktor, Serato, and Rekordbox DJ, you will make loops and effects with the Pioneer DJM900Nexus2 and the RMX-1000, and you will find your place whatever your musical taste or electronic and dance music trend is: House, Techno, Future House, Electro, Dubstep, Progressive, Minimal, Deep-House, Drum & Bass, EDM… You will enjoy many hours of supervised practice by our teaching staff to test the knowledge you acquire during the course. And do you know why? Because our courses are very small, they have a maximum of seven students, allowing us to personalize every class and give each student the help and corrections they need individually. As if that weren't enough, you will do it with a complete Pioneer DJ booth, as if you were in an internationally prestigious club in Ibiza! At the end of the course we will advise you, taking into account your financial possibilities and needs, on what equipment you can acquire. In addition, you will enjoy very interesting discounts so that you can acquire it at one of our stores. If you have been perseverant, you have known how to internalize all the concepts acquired and you have defined your talent, you will have the opportunity to start getting your first jobs thanks to your time at Microfusa; just as many of our former students who currently work have done after training as a DJ Producer at our school. And what about producing your own music? Knowing how to mix does not mean that you are a Producer, and nowadays if you do not produce your own music, it is much harder to position yourself in the competitive market… That is why, whether you have finished the Professional DJ course with us, or you are already a DJ and want to be a Music Producer too, the Microfusa DJ School trains you with the Music Production for DJs course so that you can then show the world that you are a DJ/Producer! [video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRXoe8ycGAk&t=1s width:500 height:400 align:center] Become an Electronic Music Producer with our Music Production course linked to the DJ world, learn in a three-month course (65 hours) how to make the most of Ableton Live. We will teach you to create your own track from scratch and you will learn to develop your idea, find your style, and achieve your goal. We will train you to perform as a Music Producer in the international market and help you create a powerful name in the scene. The course is also taught by active professionals, who enjoy recognition and success in the current landscape, and you will also have Master Classes from internationally prestigious producers, enjoying many hours of supervised practice to test the knowledge you acquire. We will show you the real operation of the record and music industry, and how you can get record labels to license your future creations. And if your Electronic Music productions are up to the basic standards of already released productions, we will offer you the possibility of releasing your music to the market on the main digital platforms: Beatport, Spotify, iTunes, Juno, Traxsource… Do you still want to know more? The Microfusa school is an Official Partner of Pioneer DJ, therefore having its recognition, and you will also study at an Apple Authorized Learning Center! At the end of the course you will obtain the Professional DJ and Music Production for DJs diploma with the Microfusa seal and quality guarantee. If you want to train with us and get an exclusive 25% discount on your enrollment, click on the button you will find below, we are waiting for you! Learn and train at the best school for professional DJ and Music Producer. MICROFUSA / BARCELONA SCHOOL Ronda Guinardó, 65. Barcelona / Tel.: 934 353 688 MICROFUSA / MADRID SCHOOL C/Tarragona, 18. Madrid (El Rompeolas)/ Tel.: 917 024 592
The Microfusa School will be at the 2017 Saló de l’Ensenyament - Think in Music
The Microfusa School will be present once again at the Saló de l’Ensenyament 2017, where it will present its main educational news from March 22 to 26. Come and visit us at our stand and discover our wide range of training options: from higher education qualifications and diplomas in Music Production and Sound, aimed at those looking for more comprehensive, long-term training; professional certificates, aimed at those who prefer a modular study plan; our official courses for those who choose to focus on a specific topic, and our online school and video courses for those who prefer to learn at their own pace from home. Where can you find us? Montjuïc 1 Venue | Pavilion 2 | Level 0 Microfusa Stand: C313 Those interested in attending can pick up a free ticket to the Saló de L’Enseyanment at the Microfusa School facilities (Ronda Guinardó, 65) while supplies last. In addition, if you visit us at the Saló de l’Ensenyament this year, you can enter a raffle for 3 Introduction to DJing and Production courses and 2 Focusrite Scarlett Solo Studio Packs. The raffle will be very simple: scan the QR code visible on our flyers with your smartphone, fill out the form, and enter. Easy, right? On April 4, we will announce the names of the winners on our social media channels. If visiting our stand isn't enough and you want to see our School's facilities firsthand, we invite you to an Open Day on Saturday, May 13, where you can enjoy a guided tour. If you know that your professional future is in sound, music production, or the DJing industry, we look forward to seeing you at our stand to advise you and answer all your questions. Take your studies to the next level and achieve your goal by training at Microfusa!! MICROFUSA / BARCELONA SCHOOL Ronda Guinardó, 65. Barcelona / Tel.: 934 353 688
UNER: Masterclass and Career Development in Electronics
After the mandatory holiday break and with the school year just beginning, our free masterclass series #UnDjCrea is back with a high-impact artist. We are delighted to announce that UNER is kicking off this new chapter, with an essential presentation for anyone looking to build an artistic career in the electronic music industry. The event will take place on October 19 at 6:30 p.m. Places are limited and will be allocated strictly in the order of registration, so sign up to reserve yours before they sell out! UNER is offering an exciting and practical masterclass titled “Production and the Artist: Create Your Sound and Your Career”, which will show us how to create and develop our own career, outlining the fundamental principles for achieving our goals. There is never just one way to do things, so UNER will not exclusively explain how he has done it, but will instead propose basic guidelines to follow when building a career as a professional artist. He will provide invaluable advice on preparing for our productions, delving into the creative process, and give us the keys to ensuring our tracks achieve maximum impact… ultimately, opening our minds to tackle the complexities of the music industry from every angle. Want to see the detailed syllabus? Check it out below SYLLABUS “PRODUCTION AND THE ARTIST: CREATE YOUR SOUND AND YOUR CAREER” BY UNER INTRODUCTION Definition of an artist (difference between professionals and amateurs) Artist / Company in our country (benefits and challenges) How to choose your own career. Personal goals. Professional goals. Defining overall goals. Short-, medium-, and long-term goals. GETTING TO WORK Learning Identifying artistic and technical needs. How to stay up to date thanks to other professionals (you can't know everything) Knowing your strengths, but above all your weaknesses. Your weaknesses and shortcomings will give you clues about the human team you need with you. Who you are. Your image. Your influence. Your knowledge, education, and culture. THE CREATIVE PROCESS (Practice, composition, production, etc.). FOCUS YOUR CAREER How to approach your music. How to place it Publishing contracts SGAE Your own label The current situation of labels and the music sales industry. Major companies. The future of music promotion. HUMAN AND TECHNICAL TEAM Why is it necessary? When do I need it? How to determine the artist's needs in conjunction with market needs. What the market demands from you. Management. Booking agencies. Image Technical equipment Logistics Assistants. Road Manager. Tour Manager Press and media representation. The importance of the press: how to create content and generate interest Internet and Social Media. Community Managers. From his debut with Diynamic in 2009 to remixing one of his main influences, Laurent Garnier, in 2015, UNER has been living the most exciting time of his life to date. After spending his entire life dedicated to music, the reward has come in the form of success with audiences and critics, performances around the world, and his music being released by the best electronic music labels; regularly with labels such as Culprit, Saved, Cocoon, Visionquest, and Diynamic, the label on which he released his debut album, “432,” in 2014, in which he showcased his most personal vision as a house and techno lover, as well as melodies and vocal harmonies—a work that demonstrated the maturity and inspired state of this DJ and producer. Looking back, we can see that each year for UNER is better than the last; in 2012 he was one of the most relevant artists on Resident Advisor's annual charts, in 2013 he was awarded best newcomer at the Ibiza DJ Awards, and in 2014 maturity arrived with his debut album. The year 2015 marked a turning point with performances in live format, and 2016 brought a time of new musical explorations. Every milestone achieved is celebrated and valued, but UNER's ambition turns that milestone into a starting point for reaching the next step. The results are plain to see, both in Ibiza, where he has become one of the main artists for Ants, every summer Saturday at Ushuaia or at Carl Cox The Revolution (Space), a party he has returned to for the sixth consecutive year in 2016, performing in his final year at Space, as well as in the rest of Europe and in America, where he tours through the north and south of the continent continuously. UNER unleashes his true potential in his performances. His DJ sets are powerful, full of energy and personality, and focused on the dance floor. His setup, constantly evolving, combines four decks, analog FXs, touch controllers, or any element that adds creativity to his sets. In his drive to go further, UNER has developed a live performance concept with piano, synthesizers, drums, and guitar, in which, together with two musicians, he explores the boundaries of dance electronics and takes his music into pop and rock territory. Don't miss the masterclass by UNER "Production and the Artist: Create Your Sound and Your Career" at the Microfusa school in Barcelona. Reserve your place! UNER Website UNER Facebook UNER Twitter UNER Instagram UNER Soundcloud UNER Resident Advisor MICROFUSA / BARCELONA SCHOOL Ronda Guinardó, 65. Barcelona / Tel.: 934 353 688
Get equipped in our stores with your enrollment in DJ area courses!
Are you looking for a course to train as a DJ? Do you want to create your own music productions? Discover our new term-time courses in Professional DJing and Music Production for DJs and learn all the keys and secrets of this exciting profession. Coordinated by DJ/Producer David Gausa, with completely revamped syllabi, unlimited practice, and Master Classes by internationally renowned artists. Last places available for the October term-time courses, and registration is now open for 2017! [video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm99ZupWriI width:500 height:400 align:center] Furthermore, to welcome our future DJ students and equip them with the latest in music technology, we want to offer those who register before September 30th a €50 discount voucher for the Microfusa store. Promotion terms and conditions: The promotion will only be valid for purchases of €100 or more on any of the products in our store. The promotion is exclusive to our Microfusa stores in Barcelona and Madrid and cannot be applied to online purchases. The discount voucher is exclusively for those who register for our Professional DJing and Music Production for DJs courses before September 30, 2016. The discount voucher will be handed out on the first day of class, once the registration process has been finalized (October 3, 2016). The discount voucher can be redeemed up to January 15, 2017, as the deadline. Any fraudulent use or use that does not comply with the conditions established by Microfusa will be rejected. Limited-capacity courses endorsed by Pioneer DJ. Don't put limits on your future; learn, train, and become a Professional DJ and Music Producer at the best school. Be part of Microfusa DJ! MICROFUSA / BARCELONA SCHOOL Ronda Guinardó, 65. Barcelona / Tel.: 934 353 688 MICROFUSA / MADRID SCHOOL Tarragona, 18. Madrid / Tel.: 917 024 592 MICROFUSA / BARCELONA STORE Sepúlveda, 134. Barcelona / Tel.: 934 553 695 MICROFUSA / MADRID STORE Campoamor, 17. Madrid / Tel.: 917 024 587
We are opening a new location of our Microfusa school in Madrid
We are starting a new chapter with renewed energy, and we invite you all to visit our new venue for DJ and music production training in the heart of the capital, thanks to our recent collaboration agreement with “El Rompeolas”. Opening a new center in Madrid allows the school to reach a large audience interested in electronic music, promote DJ and music production training and establish a presence in a key city closer to our future students. The training courses in Madrid will include our two innovative DJ courses, Professional DJ and Music Production for DJs, as well as our prestigious Professional Certificate in Electronic Music Production. We offer different schedules to accommodate a wide range of interests, and all courses are taught by a highly qualified teaching staff with extensive experience in the industry. The new facilities meet all the essential requirements to continue providing high-quality education in DJing and advanced music production. We will have a fully equipped classroom to meet the educational needs that may arise during a course on music technology, and a versatile studio designed for creating and producing electronic music, equipped with everything needed for DJ practice. In addition, the venue has an area where we can gather to attend demo sessions, performances, or masterclasses by highly renowned DJs and producers as part of our #UnDJcrea series , which is finally coming to Madrid. Want to find out what they’re all about? See how the 1st edition with David Tort went and watch his masterclass “How I Became an International DJ/Producer” [video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPkfLL9N0W8 width:500 height:400 align:center] The distinctive Madrid neighborhood of Arganzuela will be home to the new venue for our school at “El Rompeolas” on 18 C/ Tarragona, a space offering a wide range of music-, social-, and cultural-related services. Located with excellent transport links, it is easy to reach via connections from Santa María de la Cabeza to the M-30. By public transport, the Palos de la Frontera and Delicias metro stations are a 3-minute walk away, Delicias and Embajadores Cercanías stations are 5 minutes away, and several EMT bus lines serve Plaza Sta. María de la Cabeza and Ferrocarril Street. It is also close to key cultural and leisure areas such as Madrid Río and Matadero Madrid. Want more information? Contact us by phone on 917 024 592 or email at escuela@microfusa.com, or visit us in person at our store on C/ Campoamor, 17. (Metro: Alonso Martínez). Learn and train at the best DJ and Music Production school, now also in Madrid! MICROFUSA MADRID SCHOOL Tarragona, 18, Madrid (El Rompeolas) / Tel.: 917 024 592 MICROFUSA / MADRID STORE Campoamor, 17. Madrid / Tel.: 917 024 587 MICROFUSA / ONLINE STORE
Exclusive Yamaha Montage Workshop and Demo Sessions at Microfusa
Yamaha Montage is now on the road! At Microfusa, we are delighted to host a mini tour with the first demonstrations at our stores in Madrid and Barcelona and an exclusive workshop at our school in Barcelona. Its launch has been surrounded by anticipation and curiosity about what a synthesizer with two synthesis engines (AWM2 and FM-X) and unprecedented control capabilities is capable of. [video:https://youtu.be/_VnmBekouDM width:500 height:400 align:center] We will start the mini tour next Monday, June 6 with the Yamaha Montage Workshop at the Microfusa School in Barcelona (Ronda Guinardó, 65). Together with Yamaha Music Europe and Moira Muñoz, we will attend a seminar on FM Synthesis, a type of synthesis that has existed for over 30 years and is making a comeback in current productions due to its sonic complexity and versatility in electronic music (electro, dubstep, experimental...). Below you can see the specific workshop agenda: History of Yamaha FM synthesizers: from the GS-1 and DX7 to Montage and refaceDX Introduction to FM synthesis with refaceDX Programming and new FM-X synthesis in Montage and its possibilities After the exclusive clinic, the Yamaha Montage Demo Sessions arrive with Javier Amo from Yamaha Music Europe and Álvaro Gandul, who will show us the capabilities of their "Motion Control Synthesis" engine, which combines two legendary sound generation systems by combining AWM2 (Advance Wave Memory) and the FM-X engine, allowing a new interrelationship between sounds and modeling. They will be the next June 8 (Microfusa Madrid) and June 14 (Microfusa Barcelona), the spots are limited and strictly by order of registration. Registration for FM Synthesis and Yamaha Montage Workshop at Microfusa School Barcelona - June 6 at 18:00 Registration for Yamaha Montage Demo Session at Microfusa Madrid Store- June 8 from 18:30 Registration for Yamaha Montage Demo Session at Microfusa Barcelona Store - June 14 from 18:30 Sign up for the Yamaha Montage workshop and demo sessions at Microfusa and discover one of the most flexible synthesizers of all time! The demonstrators: Moira Muñoz Passionate about electronic music, machines, and music technology, Moira is a sound technician who has long been lost among noise, synthetic textures, and vocoders. She lives between her live electronic music performances, her collaboration with Yamaha, and her love for modular synths and DIY instruments that she builds herself. Álvaro Gandul Since 1997, he has worked as a keyboard player with various bands and artists such as Raimundo Amador, Kiko Veneno, Andabluses, Pepe Bao (O'funk'illo), Irene Lombard, Xavi Reija, Bernat Hernández, Manolo García, and Carles Benavent, among others. Currently a keyboardist, accordionist, and musical director for Rozalén, he combines one of the most powerful tours in the national scene with a close collaboration with Yamaha. MICROFUSA / BARCELONA SCHOOL Ronda Guinardó, 65. Barcelona / Tel.: 934 353 688 MICROFUSA / BARCELONA STORE Sepúlveda, 134. Barcelona / Tel.: 934 553 695 MICROFUSA / MADRID STORE Campoamor, 17. Madrid / Tel.: 917 024 587 MICROFUSA / ONLINE STORE
Ed is Dead: Electronic Music Masterclass
The free masterclass series #UnDJcrea that we launched a few months ago at the Microfusa school is back in action next Thursday, May 26, at 6:30 PM, featuring Ed is Dead, winner of Best Producer at the 2015 VMAs, who will talk to us about “Composition and Production of Electronic Music Without Labels”. Places are limited and available strictly in the order of registration, so sign up to reserve yours at the following link Behind the name Ed is Dead is actually Eduardo Ostos, a prestigious DJ and Producer with a long career as a musician who runs his own recording studio in Madrid, Fashion Beat Team. “All my life I have felt the “underground” as the place where the evolution of this art is forged and I think I can say that I like music in most of its facets, without style or form constraints…that is a basic part of my training, labels, like barriers, are meant to be broken” from these words by Ed is Dead, the title of the fantastic masterclass that he has prepared to teach at the Microfusa school can be deduced, and you can find out its syllabus in detail below. “Composition and Production of Electronic Music Without Labels” by ED IS DEAD SYLLABUS: Limitations and barriers when tackling an electronic music project. Composition tools and tricks from the emotional plane to the DAW and vice versa Sampling, transposition and harmonies, sound articulation, the value and number of voices. Mixing, Eq tricks, compression, mixing with Masterchain The importance of arrangement in the mix. Vocal processing. Mastering, the importance of mono, limiting and phase. Edu's career couldn't have been more eclectic and that is probably what makes him special. Edu has been involved in such divergent projects as being the drummer for legendary Hardcore and Metal bands (Sugarless, Coilbox or Akod), producing or remixing electronic bands (Void Camp, Baselab or Cycle) or accompanying prestigious international stars on tours (Asian Dub Foundation). At Fashion Beat Team, the studio he runs, have worked among others with artists such as DJ Nano, Marta Sánchez, Huecco, Paulina Rubio, Fuel Fandango, Cali y el Dandee, Dmol, Chenoa, Ara Malikian, La oreja de Van Gogh, Dremen, Baselab, Void Camp, Le Flaco, Chojin, Duo Kie and so on. In his studio they work with projects of different kinds, covering all styles within the current musical landscape. As a DJ and producer he is completely heterogeneous, having left behind previous influences to fully dedicate himself to quality electronic music, which was clearly defined in the album CHANGE. He incorporates into his DJ sets live elements, such as electronic drums, keyboards or processed vocals, always trying to stay constantly evolving and at the forefront of the global music scene. In addition, his particular live band version, in which he is accompanied by singers Odille Lima and Niccó, drummer Echedey Molina and which features an impressive technological display, will be in charge of opening the inaugural night of Sónar on Thursday, June 16, at 8:00 PM. Just in case all this frantic activity seemed like little to us, his latest recording work [MJU:ZIK], has just gone on sale. Accompanied by Ariadna Castellanos , a flamenco and jazz pianist, with a previous album nominated for the Grammy Awards and the only Spaniard to receive the Presidential Award from the Berklee College of Music (Boston), they present a sophisticated and enigmatic project that brings together the best of both worlds: melody, virtuosity, texture, rhythm and abstraction. Don't miss the masterclass by ED IS DEAD "Composition and production of electronic music without labels" at the Microfusa school. Reserve your spot! Soundcloud ED IS DEAD Beatport ED IS DEAD iTUNES ED IS DEAD MICROFUSA / BARCELONA SCHOOL Ronda Guinardó, 65. Barcelona / Tel.: 934 353 688
David Tort Masterclass: A DJ/Producer's Experience
"How I Became an International DJ/Producer" with David Tort At Microfusa, we are pleased to offer you the masterclass on"my experience as an International DJ/Producer" with David Tort, where you will have the opportunity to learn all the details of the life of an international DJ/Producer firsthand. The masterclass will take place at the MicroFusa School (Ronda Guinardó, 65), on Wednesday March 9 at 18:30. Places are limited and to attend you must register for our event on Eventbrite through the following link. In this first masterclass of our #UnDJcrea series, David Tort will, of course, talk to us about DJing and Production, but also about his personal experience as a DJ: from his first steps as a resident DJ, to the path he forged to become a touring DJ. In addition, he will not forget to talk to us about the other side of a DJ's life: the endless tours, the days between planes and hotels, the backstage… and then, the return to family and calm. He will tell us his vision of how music production has evolved, from the 90s with MIDI and zero budget, to producing today with all the tools at your disposal. He saw the birth of music computing, plugins, and software in general, and has evolved along with them. From Lenco to Technics, to Pioneer and Rekordbox, adapting to new technologies, but never leaving aside the most artisanal side of DJing. Likewise with House and Techno, David Tort lived through the era when these genres began to stand out, and they have come together to this day, forming part of the global scene and adding a small seed to electronic music. Are you going to miss it? Sign up for the #MicrofusaExperience! ABOUT DAVID TORT David Tort is one of the most relevant Spanish artists in the global electronic scene. Proof of this is the half-century of released productions, with hits such as “Changes”, “7 Eleven”, “Work It Out”, “Lost in Acid”, “Amazonia” and the remixes he has done for artists such as David Guetta, Tïesto & Nelly Furtado, Bob Sinclar, Ultra Naté, and the Spanish pop diva Marta Sánchez and American Idol Blake Lewis. In addition, his music sounds as the soundtrack in several MTV USA reality shows, as well as on different television channels, and his tracks are included in the compilations of Ministry of Sound, Azuli, Yoshitoshi, Cream, Defected … He first entered a recording studio in 1990 and was experimenting with Electronic Body Music and Acid House sounds, but he did not release his first works until 1998. Overbooking Studio is the name of the studio he founded together with his partner DJ Ruff in 2004. During the 90s, he was a resident DJ at truly cult clubs in Barcelona, among which Pacha Sitges stands out, the first Pacha in the world. He has spent 6 years offering his sessions every summer as a resident DJ at L´Atlantida Sitges, a legendary club on the shores of the Mediterranean, belonging to the Amnesia Ibiza group. In 2003, he began his career as an international DJ and has visited dozens of countries, always being acclaimed by the public for his savoir-faire behind the decks and his two decades making people dance. His most notable performances have been at Avalon (Los Angeles-USA), Pacha NY, Space (Miami-Ibiza), WMC (Miami), Amnesia (Ibiza), Sun Dance Music Festival (Godskitchen, Canada), among others. His personal, direct-to-the-dancefloor, and exclusive style has led him to be the only Spanish DJ to perform at the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills. Nominations His work has had both public and critical success. Proof of this is the many nominations in the Deejamags awards from Deejay Magazine magazine every year , for which he has received several awards, including Best Remix for Work it Out and Best Resident DJ for L’Atlantida Sitges. After collaborating with the reference labels of club music, in 2008 David decided to launch his own record label together with Vendetta Records. “The Mansion Recordings”, his new project, also received a nomination at the 2008 Deejamags as a breakout label. Tracks such as his remix for Gui Boratto “no turning back” released exclusively on Mansion, “When I became a Punk” together with DJ Ruff, or Swanky Tunes “Venture”, among others, have dominated dancefloors around the planet. But David's task does not end there. We can see his side as a radio DJ week after week on his show “Rock da House”. A weekly radio show with the latest news and the favorite records from his bag, which is broadcast in Spain by Loca FM, 246Live (Canada), LaX electrónica (Colombia), and other countries such as Germany, Austria, Russia, Estonia, and Canada. MICROFUSA / BARCELONA SCHOOL Ronda Guinardó, 65. Barcelona / Tel.: 934 353 688 MICROFUSA / BARCELONA STORE Sepúlveda, 134. Barcelona / Tel.: 934 553 695 MICROFUSA / MADRID STORE Campoamor, 17. Madrid / Tel.: 917 024 587 MICROFUSA / ONLINE STORE
BTV’s ARTIC Highlights DJ Training at MicroFusa
The BTV ARTIC television channel visited us this week to film a program about training to become a DJ and your professional future. Reporter Laura Sangrá conducted an extensive report interviewing the school director Edu Gramunt and the teachers of the DJ division, Jordi Goberna and Adriana Lopez. The program concludes with an interesting interview with DJs who have already made a place for themselves in this profession such as DJ Surda , recognized for his "mashup" mixes and Brigitte Laverne who after going through the Red Bull Academy has become a specialist in mixing electronic music with instruments. Here we leave you the fragment of the report: [video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSntxKWIkfw&feature=youtu.be align:center]
