Training
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]
Microfusa students record groups live during their practical sessions
As part of their training, second-year music production students regularly record with live bands in the microFusa studios. The features and equipment of the rooms allow the entire band to be recorded simultaneously to replicate the situations students will encounter in live recordings throughout their careers. The recording system is a Pro Tools HD Native with 192 I/O, paired with a powerful SSL AWS900 mixing console and a range of outboard gear, including the TC Electronic M-3000 and Finalizer 96K and the Avalon VT-747 SP. A wide range of microphones is also used so that students learn to distinguish between different timbres and know how to choose the most appropriate one for each case. Rode NT4 Oktava mk-012 Sennheisser MD 421 4 Neumann TLM 103 2 AKG C-414 b- XLS 1 AKG b-ULS 1 Audio Technica 4033 The features of the microFusa school rooms, with carefully designed acoustics and top-of-the-line equipment, make them the ideal space for recording a solo artist or a full band, or for mixing recordings from other studios. In addition, the rooms are available to musicians and artists for hire by the hour or day If you are interested in renting one of the recording studios, please contact edu.gramunt@microfusa.com
Microfusa organizes the first Dolby ATMOS workshop
The first Dolby ATMOS workshop organized by microfusa will take place on December 3 at 6:00 PM. [video:http://youtu.be/aM9g4r9QUsM align:center] Dolby has an engineering and development division in Barcelona with laboratories and a post-production room at the DELUXE studios (formerly SONOBLOK) in Barcelona. This room, inherited from the immersive sound solutions development company IMMSOUND and recently acquired by Dolby, is used for testing and training purposes, and features highly refined acoustics, top-tier equipment, and the specific monitor layout of the IMMSOUND sound system. The ATMOS system can be reproduced in practically any immersive sound speaker configuration. The two-hour talk will consist of the following parts: System evolution: from Dolby 5.1 to Dolby ATMOS Changes in movie theaters, new layout, etc. Changes in studios, new Dolby plug-in, and description of object-based mixing Practical examples Q&A session General information Wednesday, December 3, 6:00 PM Deluxe Studios (formerly Sonoblok) 250 Peru Street Only 20 spots available For information and registration, contact the communications department by providing your email and phone number> – Registration required –
Solent University students visit Microfusa School
Students from Southampton Solent University, studying the following courses: Digital Music, Popular Music Production and Popular Music Performance, visited us last Friday, June 13. The visit is part of an academic cooperation pilot program promoted by our school, which is based on the exchange of experiences with international students and schools. During March, second-year students from our Diploma in Music Production visited the facilities of Southampton Solent University. During the visit, we were very well looked after, and our students worked together with their university students on several projects, sharing knowledge and tasks. In this case, as part of the exchange, the students from Southampton Solent University brought audio tracks from their final-year projects and mixed them in our studios with the help of our students. With both visits, we promoted collaboration between teams, helped improve our students' English, and gave them a broader, different perspective on working methodologies in other countries. It was a positive and highly satisfying experience for everyone, and we hope to repeat and even improve upon it in future editions. At Microfusa, we would like to thank the staff at Southampton Solent University for all their hard work and, of course, all the teachers and students from both institutions. Students from Southampton Solent Universiy, from the careers: Digital Music, Popular Music Production and Popular Music Performance, visited us on Friday 13th June. The visit is part of a pilot academic cooperation plan, promoted by microFusa school. Last March, students in our 2nd year of Music Production Diploma visited Southampton Solent University. During the visit we made to their University, we were very well received and the students worked in several projects all together sharing experiences. On this occasion, the students of Southampton Solent University, brought audio tracks corresponding to their final projects. they were mixing them with the collaboration of our students. With both visits, we promoted collaboration between teams, improving the level of English of our students and we also gave them a broader and different view of the methodology of working in other countries. A very positive and successful experience for all that we expect to repeat and even improve in future editions. From Microfusa want to thank all Southampton Solent University staff , and of course, to all the teachers and students of both institutions.
MicroFusa presents the free training session
MicroFusa presents a free training session on audio distribution, control, and processing. The distributors Zentralmedia and Soinua will hold free training at the microFusa school facilities on April 24 in Barcelona. Dean Standing, product specialist for the North American brand Rane, will travel specifically to demonstrate the HAL networked digital audio distribution, control, and processing system. In the second part, Soinua Pro product specialist Ansel Calleja will break down all the details of the Lab.gruppen brand power amplifier stages for installation. He will also provide training on Lake processing technology and networked audio distribution using the Dante protocol. 24/04/2014 – 10:00 a.m. School microFusa Barcelona Ronda Guinardó 65 08024 Barcelona The presentation will last 3 hours and 30 minutes, divided into two parts of 1 hour and 45 minutes each. In the first part, we will focus on key concepts and important case studies on the topic. In the second part, we will do practical applications, with interactive exercises. There will be breaks for rest and networking, so that attendees can meet and share ideas. We will also have the participation of experts, who will share their experiences.
Professional Certifications in Soundub
Microfusa professional certifications will be delivered at Soundub Formación's facilities in Madrid from October. Madrid/Barcelona, June 6, 2013 Soundub Formación, founded two years ago in partnership with Estudios Soundub -the leading company in the sound reinforcement and dubbing sector in Spain and Portugal- and Microfusa Formación sign an agreement by which Soundub will deliver Microfusa's official courses at its facilities in Madrid. This collaboration agreement will come into effect immediately, so Microfusa's Professional Certifications in Music Production, Sound Technician and DJ will be delivered at Soundub's Madrid headquarters from the October course intake. Soundub will also offer official Pro Tools certifications under the same conditions that Microfusa has been offering in Madrid. Soundub thus becomes a Microfusa Certified School and will offer students in Madrid the same quality of training that Microfusa has been offering for 25 years at its school in Barcelona, based on the solidity of its syllabi, the quality of its teaching staff and the excellence of its facilities and equipment. David Vives, director of Microfusa Formación, states: "Soundub's extensive experience in the field of sound reinforcement and dubbing thus adds to Microfusa's long educational track record to continue providing the best training to students in the Community of Madrid". For their part, Juan Francisco Fernández, director of Soundub Formación, emphasizes that "with this agreement both training companies strengthen their study plans and make it easier for students to approach the world of work. The privileged overview they have of the labor market allows us to adapt our training offer to the professional profiles with the most prospects. This approach to real working life constitutes an added value that only Soundub and Microfusa can offer. With this agreement Soundub consolidates its training offer at a technical level". For more information, www.microfusaformacion.com www.soundubformacion.com
Line 6 Day | Stage Dream Line Presentation at microFusa School
Line 6 and microFusa are pleased to invite you to the LINE 6 DAY taking place on February 13th at our school's facilities on Ronda Guinardó, 65m in Barcelona.An open house event, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., where you can see, touch, and hear Line 6's incredible and amazing Dream Stage live sound system. During the day, there will also be 2 demonstration sessions, at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m., where Line 6 product specialists will introduce us to and show us the benefits of the Dream Stage system. Line 6 Dream Stage systems consist of the smart digital console M20d StageScape, the StageSource, L3t, L3m, L3s and the XD-V35, V55 and V75 digital wireless microphone systems. The M20d mixer is the world's first smart console. An integrated live sound solution, based on a visual mixing environment and very understandable audio processing through its touchscreen, with multi-track recording and remote control via iPad. Automatic input detection, feedback cancellation, and L6 Link digital connectivity make StageScape a unique console on the market. The system is complemented by the StageSource L3 speaker series, a self-powered system for musicians that combines a multifunctional design with different smart playback modes, an integrated mixer, and the same L6 Link digital connection network as the M20d StageScape console. The 6 different playback modes, its 1,400w of power, and the different built-in sensors for automatic setup make StageSource speakers an essential piece for all musicians. Dream Stage is completed with the fantastic range of XD-V35, V55 and V75 wireless microphone systems. Three different series for different user levels, in lavalier, headset, or handheld format, with uncompressed 2.4GHz digital transmission, microphone simulations, equalization filters, and up to 14 channels. Don't miss the LINE 6 DAY and book your invitation here now.We'll be waiting for you!!!
Native Instruments – microFusa WorkShop
Native Instruments and microFusa would like to thank everyone who attended the great Maschine and Traktor workshop, held at our store in Barcelona. Attendance was a huge success, with 60 to 70 people enjoying demonstrations by the great artists Eric Goldstein and Comfort Fit, who showed us the full potential of Traktor and Maschine and all the possibilities they offer. Here are some photos from the event. We would also like to inform you that our store in Barcelona now features a new permanent Native Instruments display, fully equipped with all the hardware and always up-to-date software so you can see and try all the brand's products. Now more than ever, microfusa is your Native Instruments store!!! Come visit us!!!
Traktor and Maschine by Native Instruments WorkShop
Traktor and Maschine by Native Instruments at microFusa. We invite you to the most important event featuring the brand's two flagship products. For this, we will have two great demonstrators coming directly from Berlin, Eric Goldstein (Traktor) and Comfort Fit (Maschine), who will show us all the possibilities and tricks, and answer any questions we may have. In the following videos you can see Eric Goldstein and Comfort Fit in action: During the event, we will make special discounts on Native Instruments products available to you, as well as gifts and giveaways. Admission is free and will take place on January 22nd from 18:00 onwards at our store on C/ Sepúlveda, 134 Barcelona. MAP AND CONTACT You can make a reservation at this link http://nativeinstrumentsdaymf.eventbrite.es Don't miss it, we'll see you there!!
Microfusa students collaborated with the ULLS Festival
For another year, students from the Sound Technician course at Microfusa School are collaborating on the 6th edition of the ULLS Festival. From October 3 to 7, ULLS 2012 returns, Barcelona's contemporary performing arts festival that builds a cultural bridge between Europe and Latin America. For five days, the city will host theater, dance, and music performances for the whole family. True to its commitment to expanding throughout the city, ULLS 2012 will take place in various urban spaces across Barcelona. And our students will be there to make sure every performance sounds perfect! + info about ULLs 2012
microFusa alumni share their experiences
“Technically, it is the most complicated job I have done since leaving microFusa” Jordi Mateo, microphone manager for Les Misérables. Our commitment to advising you leads us to promote a space where the students themselves share what motivated them to choose their studies at Microfusa and how they have focused their careers after attending the school. VISIT THE STUDENTS' WEBSITE
