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WOMEN IN MUSIC
At Microfusa, We Celebrate the Impact of Women in Music: Breaking Barriers and Creating Legacies In a world where music has traditionally been dominated by male figures, it is crucial to recognize and celebrate the fundamental role that women have played in this field throughout history. From pioneers who challenged social norms to contemporary innovators who continue to shape the musical landscape, women have left an indelible mark on every genre, style, and aspect of the music industry. MicroFusa recognizes the tendency to look back at music history from a male perspective, relegating women to a secondary role. However, in its tribute to women artists, it highlights their decisive role in musical evolution and their status as cult artists. Pioneers Who Paved the Way Highlighting figures such as Sister Rosetta Tharpe, considered the "mother of rock and roll", and Bessie Smith, a blues pioneer. The legacy that has been left on history thanks to artists such as Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Aretha Franklin is astonishing, with their iconic voices transforming popular music and jazz. Innovators at the Forefront of Experimentation Since the early days of electronic music, women have played a crucial role in exploring new sonic and technological frontiers. Here, we dive into the world of the composers and artists who have led the vanguard of musical experimentation: Wendy Carlos: Known for her pioneering work in electronic music and her album "Switched-On Bach", Carlos was one of the first to use the Moog synthesizer to recreate classical works by Bach, introducing the general public to the potential of the synthesizer and electronic music. Daphne Oram: Founder of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, Oram was a visionary in the field of electronic music and sound creation. She developed her own electronic music production system called Oramics, which allowed her to compose music by manipulating visual graphics. Her work influenced subsequent generations of electronic musicians. Björk: With a career spanning decades, Björk has been an innovative figure in contemporary music. Experimenting with electronic sounds, samples, and orchestral arrangements, she has created a unique style that challenges musical conventions and captivates her fans around the world. These artists have not only expanded the horizons of what is possible in music, but have also inspired generations of musicians and listeners to explore new forms of expression and creativity. Their legacy continues to resonate in contemporary music, where experimentation and innovation remain fundamental to artistic progress. Obviously, this list does not do justice to all the women in music whom we admire, but as previously stated, it is a selection of some artists who have done or are doing amazing work with sound and remain under the mainstream radar. MICROFUSA / BARCELONA STORE Sepúlveda 134 / Barcelona / Tel.: 930 186 876 MICROFUSA / MADRID STORE Ardemans 9 / Madrid / Tel.: 910 88 93 30
Ableton Live 12 now available at Microfusa
Ableton Live 12 now available No matter what music you make or who you are when creating music, there are always more things to explore in Live. Discover how to go further with Live 12. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWNvHsvMX4Q Live 12 by Ableton, the new version of the popular music creation software, is now available. With this release, the 20% discount promotion on Live 11, which began in mid-November 2023, comes to an end. Users who purchased Live 11 or upgraded from Lite during the promotion will receive the free upgrade to version 12. In addition, Live 11 has been removed from the catalog to make way for the new version. Unleash your ideas Transform MIDI patterns Generate inspiration Get more out of Max for Live Adopt and explore tunings Maintain key Edit MIDI more easily Modulate with more flexibility Be amazed by the sounds you create Find inspiration Immerse yourself in Meld Add color with Roar Express yourself with granular synthesis Visit our store and discover how far you can go MICROFUSA / BARCELONA STORE Sepúlveda 134 / Barcelona / Tel.: 930 186 876 MICROFUSA / MADRID STORE Ardemans 9 / Madrid / Tel.: 910 88 93 30
ABLETON LIVE 11 RELEASE
New Ableton Live 11 With the upcoming release of Ableton Live 11 during this first quarter, we have prepared a series of video tutorials to show you its most interesting features Last November, Ableton announced the release of the new version of its famous production software Live 11 during the first quarter of 2021. If you remember, we have to go back to February 2018 to talk about the release of Ableton Live 10, and five years had to pass since the previous version, Ableton 9. Now, after three years of waiting, this new version comes packed with new features. New features and improvements designed to make the recording and production experience even faster, more intuitive, and more direct. Highlights of Ableton Live 11 Many of the new features in this new version of the famous music production software will delight electronic music fans thanks to much more native support for concepts such as randomness or MPE expressive resources, or with sound transformers using spectral techniques and resonators that are now part of the standard devices without having to use Max4Live extensions or third-party plugins, with the convenience that entails. But traditional production will also be delighted, as Live 11 paves the way for all types of projects to be handled in all their phases without leaving the software. The collaboration with Spitfire Audio on non-electronic upright piano, brass quartet, or string ensemble sounds is also noteworthy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAisG2rrH_Q&feature=emb_logo But let's look at the main improvements: Comping A feature compatible with audio and MIDI tracks that allows us to record multiple takes of a voice or instrument. Afterwards, we can choose the parts we want to achieve a perfect take. Link Tracks With the Link Tracks feature, we can group several tracks. This way, any editing we apply to one will affect the rest of the linked tracks. MPE Support Ableton Live 11 is compatible with MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) keyboards and controllers, and some native instruments such as Wavetable or Sampler already offer full integration with this new standard. Follow Actions If you are a lover of risk and experimentation, you will enjoy the improvements that Live 11 incorporates into its Follow Actions, such as their integration into scenes. Follow Tempo One of the most notable features of this version is that it makes the CPU listen to the tempo and adapt to it. You can use an external audio source so that Live 11 synchronizes its tempo. Macro Controls Ableton Live 11 expands macro controls to up to 16. In addition, we can enjoy a new Random feature so that it generates random values in the macros, and we can also create several snapshots that allow us to save control settings on Live tracks and devices so that we can recall them instantly. MIDI Clip Improvements Ableton Live 11 integrates the ability to add scales within a MIDI clip. It also features a probability control that will allow us to control how likely a particular note is to sound or not. New Devices Live 11 introduces new effects: Hybrid Reverb, which combines algorithmic reverb and convolution reverb in the same plugin. Spectral Resonator, which allows us to transform different sounds and also use it as a MIDI instrument. Spectral Time, similar to the previous feature but based on detecting the spectrum of the audio signal's partials. Inspired by Nature, six instruments and effects that use natural and physical processes as inspiration. Created in collaboration with Dillon Bastan. Improved Devices Chorus becomes Chorus Ensemble, featuring a wide range of modulation shapes. Redux features a range of digital equipment sounds including textures, distortion… Phaser and Flanger are combined into Phase-Flanger, allowing us to modulate and modify the frequency in a more intuitive way. New Sounds In this version, the sounds section is also expanded: Voice Box: capable of displaying vocals through various vocal instruments and effect racks. Mood Reel: features organic and synthetic sounds, a perfect tool for creating textures. Drone Lab: allows us to create ambient textures, white noise, and similar sounds. In collaboration with Spitfire Audio, Brass Quartet, String Quartet, and Upright Piano are born. Want to know everything about Ableton Live 11? Stay tuned for the Microfusa Video Tutorials With the goal of presenting you the most interesting and notable features of this DAW, we have scheduled a series of video tutorials with our Certified Trainer and techno-pedagogical designer at Microfusa Training, Ramir Martínez. We will be presenting these video tutorials weekly on our YouTube channel, so don't miss them! We will publish the first one next Monday, January 25, 2021. Ableton Live 11 Video Tutorial Schedule 25.01.2021 - HYBRID REVERB 01.02.2021 - FOLLOW ACTIONS#1 08.02.2021 - FOLLOW ACTIONS#2 15.02.2021 - MIDI PROGRAMMING#1 (VELOCITY RANGE) 22.02.2021 - MIDI PROGRAMMING#2 (RANDOMIZE) 01.03.2021 - MIDI PROGRAMMING#3 (PROBABILITY) LIVE 11 Video Tutorials Second Series 08.03.2021 - HYBRID RESONATOR 15.03.2021 - MACROS#1 (VARIATIONS) 22.03.2021 - MACROS#2 (RANDOMIZE) 29.03.2021 - MACROS#3 (16 MACROS) 05.04.2021 - FOLLOW TEMPO#1 (GUITAR) 12.04.2021 - FOLLOW TEMPO#2 (BAND) LIVE PERFORMANCE Video Tutorials 19.04.2021 - THE LINK FEATURE#1 (synchronizing 2 Ableton Live sessions) 26.04.2021 - THE LINK FEATURE#2 (synchronizing Ableton Live and Traktor) And if you want to learn more about this software, remember that the Microfusa School has the official Ableton course available, Ableton Live 101, or the video course How to Make a Live with Ableton. MICROFUSA / BARCELONA SCHOOL Ronda Guinardó, 65. Barcelona / Tel.: 934 353 688 MICROFUSA / MADRID SCHOOL Paseo de Juan Antonio Vallejo – Nájera Botas, 59. Madrid / Tel.: 917 024 592 MICROFUSA / ONLINE TRAINING
