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Get Komplete 14 and enjoy free NKS Plugins For a limited time, NI is offering free plugins from AVA Music Group, Luftrum and Wavelet Audio when you buy or upgrade to Komplete 14. From March 6, 2024 to April 3, 2024. Unlock a suite of synthesizers with Komplete 14 Standard Komplete 14 Standard: Iconic synthesizers, Kontakt and Reaktor platforms, and creative and studio effects in a comprehensive collection of sounds for any genre. More than 120 products, including Kontakt 7, Playbox, Ozone 10 Standard and more. UNITY Nostalgic Synth An innovative combination of vintage hardware synthesizers, foley textures, real organic instruments and modern effects processing in a three-engine synthesizer. Get UNITY Nostalgic Synth FREE with Komplete 14 Standard. Explore a wide palette of pads with Komplete 14 Ultimate Komplete 14 Ultimate: A wide range of synthesizers, sampled instruments and effects, plus a huge collection of cinematic and orchestral scoring tools for composers. More than 200 products, including Piano Colors, Ashlight, Action Strings 2 and more. Lunaris 2 Lunaris 2 offers a wide range of pads, from strings, cinematic sounds, immersive ambience, analog, digital and more. Drag and drop your own samples and morph between them using the XY pad to evolve the sounds. Get Lunaris 2 and UNITY Nostalgic Synth FREE with Komplete 14 Ultimate. Get Viking-style cinematic tools with Komplete 14 Collector's Edition Komplete 14 Collector's Edition: A comprehensive production package with almost everything Native Instruments has to offer, including professional versions of orchestral libraries, new specialized composition tools and a huge collection of expansions. Groth The sound of Groth evokes the atmosphere of Norse gods, ancient traditions, burial mounds and craggy forests suspended in ice. From Viking-style epics to dark and melancholic atmospheres, Groth offers everything you need to add a vast and unique level of depth to contemporary cinematic productions. Get Groth, Lunaris 2 and UNITY Nostalgic Synth free with Komplete 14 Collector's Edition. MICROFUSA / BARCELONA STORE Sepúlveda 134 / Barcelona / Tel.: 930 186 876 MICROFUSA / MADRID STORE Ardemans 9 / Madrid / Tel.: 910 88 93 30
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
NATIVE INSTRUMENTS ENDS THE YEAR WITH THREE PROMOTIONS.
WE TELL YOU EVERYTHING ABOUT THE THREE PROMOTIONS WITH WHICH NATIVE INSTRUMENTS CLOSES 2023. CASHBACK OF UP TO €200 Generally, when brands run a promotion, they lower the product price or give away accessories such as cases, bags, or plugins. That is not the case with this new Native Instruments promotion, in which they offer "cash" back. Although it is not really cash, they will return this money via a virtual card that you can use to shop at any store. In any case, it is an attractive promotion in which the following products participate: €100 Cashback: Komplete Kontrol S49 MK2 Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2 Maschine MK3 €200 Cashback: Komplete Kontrol S88 MK2 Maschine+ You already know it, get up to €200 back by purchasing and registering any of these products between November 16 and January 6, 2023. You can do it through your Native Access account and you will receive a form where you must attach proof of purchase and Native Instruments will send you the cashback. Free Komplete 14 Select The second Native Instruments promo is the one with which you can get, for free, the Select version of one of the most popular production suites on the market, Komplete 14. Recently announced, Komplete 14 is an incredible production pack that includes samples, instruments, and virtual effects with which you can produce, literally, any musical genre. This version of Komplete 14 includes 18 instruments and effects, 8 expansions, and more than 15,000 sounds. Among the most interesting plugins included in this Select version of Komplete 14 are: Massive, Monark, Reaktor 6, DrumLab, Replika, RAUM and much more. The products participating in this second promo are: Komplete Kontrol M32 Komplete Kontrol A25 Komplete Kontrol A49 Komplete Kontrol A61 Maschine Mikro Take advantage of this promo and get this popular music production pack for free in your Native Access account by purchasing and registering any of these products. Free Komplete Audio with Guitar Rig 6 Finally, all Komplete Audio interfaces include one of the most used plugins by guitarists and no, since, although its name suggests it, Guitar Rig 6 can be used for many purposes, including music production, as many artists do. Guitar Rig 6 is an amp simulator and multi-effects rack created to create and experiment with audio in a fast and direct way. Think of it as your own studio, only with more space, lighter amp heads, and much more flexibility, unique processing chains to customize tones, adding space, warmth, and character to everything, from guitar and bass, to strings, drums, synthesizers, and more. With this third Native Instruments promotion, you get Guitar Rig 6 by purchasing any of these products: Komplete Audio 1 Komplete Audio 2 Komplete Audio 6 MKII Don't forget that to get any of these products for free, it is necessary to register your new unit between November 16 and January 6, 2023. Also remember that we have a wide catalog of Native Instruments in all our stores and that more interesting promotions are coming for the end of this 2023 and Black Friday. MICROFUSA / BARCELONA STORE Sepúlveda, 134. Barcelona / Tel.: 934 553 695 MICROFUSA / MADRID STORE Ardemans, 9. Madrid / Tel.: 917 242 800 MICROFUSA / ONLINE STORE
SUMMER OF SOUND BY NATIVE INSTRUMENTS HAS ARRIVED
Native Instruments Launches Summer of Sound Once Again, with 50% Off All Product Updates and Upgrades Just a couple of months ago, Native Instruments launched its Komplete & Friends promotion. With the purchase or upgrade of any Komplete 13 license, the ultimate production package, you received incredible NKS plugins from Soniccouture, Output, and Sonokinetic. But the team at Native wants us to keep making music this summer. That's why they have launched their fantastic Summer of Sound promotion, which was so successful last summer. With Summer of Sound, during the entire month of June, all updates and upgrades for any Native Instruments product are 50% off. For example, Komplete 13 Ultimate, which normally costs €1100, could be obtained during the offer for €499 by purchasing any MASCHINE model or any KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard model from the S-series. Products in the Summer of Sound Promo In this Native Instruments summer promo, we find all the brand's products. Among them, we can highlight: Maschine + The Maschine + is a standalone groovebox for production and live performance, with a fast and intuitive workflow and control over sampling, synthesis, and effects, and of course, total control over Native Instruments Premium sounds. It stands out for its immersive and standalone workflow for creating beats and melodies, sampling, arranging music, and playing music on stage or in the studio; its quad-core processor and 4 GB of RAM for creating quickly and smoothly when you need it; its professional 44.1 kHz / 24-bit audio interface; and its solid anodized aluminum design to withstand years of touring and studio use. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE555nO8MJ4&list=PLkFqg7ZvTWb2CedBwmuNtn00X7aZ0HkUa&t=16s Maschine MK3 Maschine MK3 is the most powerful production and performance system. With perfect integration between hardware and software, it provides a sampler, mixer, arrangement system, effects, and audio interface. With a new version that features two high-resolution screens, it makes editing, sample chopping, sound exploration, and effects adjustment easier, as well as mixing and editing without the need to look at the computer. It also stands out for having more buttons and a new clickable wheel with cursors. Now the Pads are larger and more precise thanks to velocity detection and aftertouch. But the most exciting new features are the new Smart Trip, which allows us to use it as a pitch bend wheel, alter sounds, and experiment with effects; and the new built-in Audio Interface. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjKWqUuIv04 S – Komplete Kontrol Series With the S Series of KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboards, music creation becomes a more intuitive and precise experience. Play expressively, explore sounds and listen to samples, adjust parameters, sketch out your ideas, and then move through your project and mix it. All from a fully integrated central element, perfect for the studio and the stage. See everything you need, when you need it: the two high-resolution color screens provide essential information about sounds and projects, the backlit function buttons change color and intensity to indicate their status, and the Light Guide LEDs mark the location of sounds, keyboard zones, modifier keys, scales, and much more. Finding the right sound in a huge library can be difficult, not to mention tedious. Now you can find exactly what you are looking for among all the KOMPLETE and Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) instruments thanks to a simple and intuitive tagging system, directly from the device. In addition, you can instantly hear a demo of each sound as you explore them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ECBgxAowig Komplete 13, the real star of Summer of Sound With its more than 36,000 sounds, 68 instruments, and 24 expansions, the Komplete 13 production suite by Native Instruments is the best collection of instruments, effects, samples, and practically everything you need for any production task, in any genre. At the end of last year, we already offered you the Komplete 13 Guide on this very blog. The essence of Komplete: reference synthesizers, the KONTAKT and REAKTOR platforms, and creative and studio effects in a complete collection of sounds for any genre. With its legendary synths, immersive platforms, unique sampled instruments, and sound libraries for any genre, production, or performance, KOMPLETE 13 contains the best Native Instruments has to offer in a production tool kit that includes the new GUITAR RIG 6 PRO, SUPER 8, NOIRE, and many more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IB4_kvrWc4U No matter which Maschine or Komplete Kontrol model is your favorite. They are all included in this promotion and will allow you to take advantage of that juicy 50% discount, which you can use to get more EXPANSIONS or plugins, or simply save it. You will discover all available bundles in our online store throughout the entire month of June. MICROFUSA / BARCELONA STORE Sepúlveda, 134. Barcelona / Tel.: 934 553 695 MICROFUSA / MADRID STORE Campoamor, 17. Madrid / Tel.: 917 024 587 MICROFUSA / ONLINE STORE
KOMPLETE & FRIENDS, NEW PROMOTION FROM NATIVE INSTRUMENTS
With the purchase or upgrade of any Komplete 13, Komplete 13 Ultimate, or Komplete 13 Ultimate Collector’s Edition license, Native Instruments is giving away NKS plugins from Soniccouture, Output, and Sonokinetic Komplete 13 by Native Instruments is the ultimate production package for artists, musicians, producers, and sound engineers. In a single production tool kit, Native offers you legendary synths, immersive platforms, unique sampled instruments, and sounds for any genre, production, or performance in Komplete 13. As we told you in our Komplete 13 Guide last December, you have access to more than 36,000 sounds from any genre: from the most varied rhythms to film soundtracks, including the most captivating sounds. A careful and extensive selection to offer limitless versatility and inspiration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IB4_kvrWc4U&feature=emb_logo But if that weren't an amazing tool in its own right, Native Instruments has decided to make it even more attractive with its Komplete & Friends campaign, giving away NKS plugins from Soniccouture, Output, and Sonokinetic for a limited time with the purchase or upgrade of any Komplete 13, Komplete 13 Ultimate, or Komplete 13 Ultimate Collector’s Edition license. Let's first discover the plugins available in this incredible promotion: Moonkits by Soniccouture Soniccouture's Moonkits offer dusty, highly rhythmic live percussion that is suitable for everything. From blues and jazz to cutting-edge breakbeat. Design your own patterns, swap brushes, mallets, sticks, and drumsticks, and build your own kits recorded by expert drummers at Konk Studios in London. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR1WqBkK6Og Analog Strings by Output The Analog Strings engine takes piano plucks, sampled feedback, noise, resonance, vintage synthesizers, and much more, along with a 60-piece sampled string orchestra, a 22-piece orchestra, and solo musicians to blur the boundaries between traditional orchestral timbre and futuristic sound design. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2wWK05ucVU Indie by Sonokinetic Indie offers you a lighter, character-filled sound on an intimate scale for boutique orchestral tracks. Smaller woodwind, string, and brass ensembles join melodic percussion in a phrase-based ensemble instrument that is perfect for distinctive and minimalist soundtracks. The optimized Indie interface makes it easy to combine performances in real time with melodies, harmonies, and each other for inspiring and beautifully fast creation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFudF4HU2dg&list=PLLSo0WXgLm83JsbUsKNl7skrrdFDeqDnr&index=3 How the Native Instruments Komplete & Friends promotion works It's very simple. When you purchase or upgrade any of the three versions of the Komplete 13 production package, you will automatically get some of these plugins for free: If you purchase, upgrade, or update Komplete 13, you get Soniccouture's Moonkits (valued at €179). If you purchase, upgrade, or update Komplete 13 Ultimate, you get Soniccouture's Moonkits and Output's Analog Strings (valued at €378). And if you purchase, upgrade, or update Komplete 13 Ultimate Collector’s Edition, you get Soniccouture's Moonkits, Output's Analog Strings, and Sonokinetic's Indie (valued at €675). This limited-time promotion is only available until April 6. So don't miss your chance to get your hands on the best production package on the market with this unique offer. If you want to know more about the Komplete & Friends promotion, visit our special Native Instruments section. MICROFUSA / BARCELONA STORE Sepúlveda, 134. Barcelona / Tel.: 934 553 695 MICROFUSA / MADRID STORE Campoamor, 17. Madrid / Tel.: 917 024 587 MICROFUSA / ONLINE STORE
Amazing Easter Deals
Enjoy the Easter holidays with these special discounts and take your music wherever you go. The Easter holidays are here and at microFusa we have some options so that, if you go on a trip, you can take your music anywhere. We have selected these products thanks to their portability, ease of transport or battery life, regardless of whether you are a DJ, producer or just an enthusiast, you will be able to keep doing what you are most passionate about. Visit the Easter Offers section, in our online store and get the best price of the season, plus use the code SANTASPASCUAS at the time of making your purchase and get a special discount so you can enjoy this week with the best equipment. Here are these recommendations from our experts: AKAI LPD8 If you are a producer, this controller can be the option so you can keep making music during the holidays. The Akai LPD8 Wireless is the new wireless version of the Akai LPD8 that can connect to any iOS device, used in conjunction with applications such as IMPC Pro. The Wireless LPD8 provides greater control over composition and expressive power over any music creation application, while maintaining a truly mobile setup. You only need the controller, an iOS device and your creativity. [video:https://youtu.be/L1JfLAzB8dQ align:center] BOYA BY-DMR7 You will surely take a camera on your vacation and to get the best sound quality in your recordings you will need a good microphone, the new BY-DMR7, from BOYA is one of the best options thanks to its quality-price ratio. It is a broadcast-quality condenser microphone specially designed for DSLR cameras and camcorders. The integrated flash recording allows you to record 24-bit/48 kHz wav audio files on MicroSDHC cards (not included), supporting capacities of up to 32 GB. It features a recording button and an easy-to-read menu screen, making your recording work much easier. The 3.5 mm data cable connects the BY-DMR7 recorder to the camera's audio input, while the stereo headphone output allows you to monitor the incoming audio. Prepare your camera and get the best sound for the best moments. [video:https://youtu.be/EkmMx8iv-dM align:center] HOTONE AMPERO The Ampero from HOTONE is not a common pedal and if you are one of those who travel constantly but want to go as light as possible then this pedal is the option for you. Its design allows you to connect not only guitars or basses, but practically any instrument whether acoustic, electronic and even pianos or synthesizers. Its more than 200 available effects will allow you to replace an entire pedalboard, with this single pedal that, moreover, comes in an elegant presentation. The amplifier modeling and quality effects are powered by the new generation of HD DSP (High Definition Full Dynamic Circuit Modeling) and F.I.R.E. (Field Field Impulse Response Enhancement), which offers you the best the world has to offer. Packaged in a slim and cool case with a high-definition color touch screen of 4 inches, Ampero offers all the real sounds of past and present rock. [video:https://youtu.be/j_PPuRWmwOM align:center] IK Multimedia UNO Synth Another recommendation for those who cannot stop producing even on vacation, the UNO Synth, from IK Multimedia, is one of the most portable synthesizers on the market, so much so that it even works with four AA batteries (included). It is a real analog, monophonic and portable synthesizer, and IK Multimedia's entry into the world of hardware synthesizers. The synthesis engine is highly flexible and stands out especially in the production of deep, warm and powerful bass sounds but also provides us with a wide range of leads, arpeggios, sequences, sweeps and effects. The UNO Synth is monophonic but by tuning its two independent oscillators differently we can generate interesting Pad sounds. The pure analog filter gives us all the warmth, depth and weight expected to be found in a synthesizer. The multimode resonant filter can be used to make subtle tonal modifications or aggressive resonant sweeps. A custom-designed saturation circuit allows you to easily create modern saturated tones. And, of course, you can modulate the filter with the filter envelope, the LFO and the performance buttons, as well as automate it in the sequencer and through external MIDI controllers. [video:https://youtu.be/LsmBo5K3rlE align:center] JBL One Series 104 If you have already decided that you will keep making music during the holidays, then you will need speakers that are easy to transport but with enough power and the reference monitors JBL 104, offer a true clarity and detail, without coloring the sound. The 104 provide crisp highs and intense lows just as intended. They are also optimized for placement on the work desk, with a neutral low-frequency performance. And their smooth off-axis response means you can confidently monitor over a wide sweet spot. The best recording studios and touring artists around the world trust JBL Professional monitors to deliver unprecedented fidelity and performance. The innovative design of the new coaxial driver of the 104 reference monitor features a high-frequency driver aligned with a precisely contoured woofer cone to deliver a precise response, exceptional detail and impressive off-axis performance, for the most neutral and precise presentation, from desk to desk, from room to room. [video:https://youtu.be/v3eeK-4K0WI align:center] KORG VOLCA DRUM To complement your traveling producer kit, we recommend the new Volca Drum from Korg, this new synthesizer specifically designed to program drum patterns can be your best ally during the holidays. Small and light to transport everywhere, but with the power and quality that characterize KORG. Together with another synthesizer, it can be enough to set up a whole show, inside a travel suitcase. The volca drum creates its drum sounds through DSP-powered analog modeling. Oscillator waveforms are provided, such as sine wave, sawtooth wave and noise. By applying several changes to these waveforms, you can create a great variety of percussion sounds ranging from realistic to unique, and not limited only to drums. [video:https://youtu.be/tvLLZ03o_J8 align:center] SHURE SE 215K-BT1 The Shure SE 215 K BT1 EFS. They are In-Ear headphones with Bluetooth technology that offer a crystal clear sound with very deep lows. You will be able to have the freedom of wireless connection and the simplicity of Bluetooth. Whether for monitoring, DJing or just listening to your favorite music, these lightweight and portable headphones will give you the best possible audio quality for this size. In addition they integrate a microphone for call reception and noise cancellation so nothing distracts you from listening to what you want, when you want and wherever you want. [video:https://youtu.be/gV4ALjnMjTI align:center] MACKIE FreePlayGo This Bluetooth speaker has a very clear and powerful sound, created by the designers of some of the most popular professional recording and live sound systems in the world with FreePlay GO. Its compact size and its attractive design offer you exceptional clarity and high-level power that you will not find in most speakers that are so elegant. Connect your device to FreePlay GO via Bluetooth and you can also connect it to a second speaker from the FreePlay series with enhanced control through the FreePlay Connect app. Use it at home or take it wherever you go. The high-capacity rechargeable battery offers up to 15 hours of immersive sound. In addition, you can even use it as a power bank to recharge your USB devices. When you want to listen to your music, you just have to turn on the Mackie FreePlay GO portable Bluetooth speaker. [video:https://youtu.be/PZLxUPrtDFY align:center] NATIVE INSTRUMENTS Traktor Kontrol S2 MK3 No DJ should stop DJing even on vacation, that is why we have included the new controller Traktor Kontrol S2 MK3, from Native Instruments. Its size and weight make it one of the most versatile and easy-to-carry DJ controllers to the party, to the beach, to the mountains, etc. It is the long-awaited update of one of the flagship controllers of Native Instruments. In addition to its incredibly improved image, it brings important novelties such as FX Select, new precision jogwheels, independent channel browsing. This update also comes with Traktor Pro 3, the long-awaited update of the pioneering and most used DJ software in the history of clubs. Its main features are its 16 RGB pads to use Cues, Loops and Samplers, it has a USB connection to connect external modules as well as the Kontrol F1, thus being able to get the maximum performance out of your Stems, three-band equalizer, total control with the Traktor 3 software. [video:https://youtu.be/HPG7kdMPIjw align:center] NUMARK PT-01 SCRATCH Scratching on the beach? The PT-01 Scratch from Numark is a turntable for scratching anywhere. Built with the exclusive Adjustable Scratch Switch™, the PT01 allows you to take your favorite vinyl (not included) and practice any scratch routine at any time, whether you have access to connect to power or if you are outdoors with your friends (it runs on batteries). It is valid for right-handed and left-handed with just the adjustment of a screw. It has a USB that will allow you to digitize your vinyl with the computer. [video:https://youtu.be/x3iXK-s_t1w align:center] So these are the recommendations of our experts for this Easter, remember that these are only some of the products participating in the exclusive offers for these holidays, if you want to know more products with special discounts, visit the Easter Offers section, inside our online store. Use the code SANTASPASCUAS at the time of making your purchase and get the best price of the season. If you need more information about this or other products offered by Microfusa, do not hesitate to get in contact with our team, we will be delighted to help you. MICROFUSA / BARCELONA STORE Sepúlveda, 134. Barcelona / Tel.: 934 553 695 MICROFUSA / MADRID STORE Ardemans, 9. Madrid / Tel.: 917 242 800 MICROFUSA / ONLINE STORE
FATHER'S DAY GIFTS
Dad deserves the best, and at microFusa, we want to give you some gift ideas for Father's Day. Father's Day arrives at microFusa with an exquisite selection of products to give to that DJ or producer dad we have at home. We know it's not easy to find the perfect gift, so here are some ideas to help you find it: KANTO YU2 The Kanto YU2 is a speaker with clear and powerful sound thanks to its 3" composite driver and 3/4" silk dome tweeter. Powered by a Class D amplifier with a maximum output of 100W, the YU2 will give Dad all the power he needs to listen to his music with these beautiful desktop speakers. It also includes a phono preamp that will make it easier to play your songs directly from any turntable. Thanks to the signal detection of the automatic standby and power-on modes, it guarantees that you never miss a beat when the music starts playing. The smallest model in Kanto's YU series will let you enjoy deep bass with truly spectacular definition across the entire frequency range. Plus, you can find it in six different colors to match his room or office. [video:https://vimeo.com/204575171 align:center] Audio Technica LP-60 USB Another great gift idea for Dad, whether he's a DJ or not, the AT-LP60USB is a turntable that allows him to record vinyl to digital format, it comes equipped with a USB output that allows direct connection to the computer. The system also offers: Audacity software for Mac and PC; an Audio-Technica Integral Dual Magnet phono cartridge; a USB cable and adapter cables. It also incorporates a built-in switchable phono/line level preamp that allows connection to a stereo system equipped with a phono level input or a line level input. If Dad is a vinyl addict, this could be the ideal gift because he will not only be able to listen to his favorite records with impressive audio quality, but he will also be able to digitize his collection and take it anywhere. [video:https://youtu.be/UecSc8t6w64 align:center] Magma Riot LP-Bag 50 Starting from this idea that Dad is a vinyl lover, he will need a case to move them around, and the Magma Riot LP-Bag 50 is an excellent option for this. This case can hold up to 50 12" vinyl records, it is waterproof and has a lockable zipper. It also has a special compartment for headphones and the perfect size to travel as carry-on luggage. With this case, Dad will be able to take his vinyl records everywhere with the protection guaranteed by the brand. We also have the entire Riot line from Magma available if he has other needs such as transport wheels and other features. [video:https://youtu.be/2uT-a1DdovM align:center] Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S2-MK3 Assuming Dad likes to DJ, one of the best gifts for any DJ is the new Traktor Kontrol S2 MK3, this controller is the long-awaited update of one of Native Instruments' flagship controllers, in addition to its incredibly improved image, it brings important new features such as FX Select, new precision jogwheels, independent channel browsing. This update also comes with Traktor Pro 3, the long-awaited update of the pioneering DJ software most used in club history. Its main features are its 16 RGB pads to use Cues, Loops, and Samplers, it has a USB connection to connect external modules as well as the Kontrol F1, thus allowing you to get the most out of your Stems, three-band equalizer, total control with the Traktor 3 software. A perfect gift for DJ Dad. [video:https://youtu.be/HPG7kdMPIjw align:center] Pioneer DJ PLX-500 Now, if Dad is more of a vinyl DJ, the option to choose is the Pioneer DJ PLX-500 turntable. It is a new direct-drive turntable to provide a more versatile solution for DJs who play vinyl and for people who prefer to enjoy their records quietly at home at a competitive price. The PLX-500 is ready for Dad to start DJing as soon as he takes it out of the box thanks to its line output, which allows connecting it to a sound system or speakers without the need for an external amplifier. Designed based on our experience in manufacturing high-quality turntables, the PLX-500 inherits the design of the professional PLX-1000 turntable and offers a warm and clear analog sound with which you will add a little character to your recording. In addition, the motor is direct-drive, ideal for scratching, and comes with everything needed: cartridge, needle, and slip mat, and a USB output that allows easily making high-quality digital recordings of vinyl records with Pioneer DJ's free rekordbox software. [video:https://youtu.be/_n5sfhBpr6k align:center] TAKSTAR GX6 USB But maybe Dad is not very into DJing, maybe Dad is more of a YouTuber, or has a podcast or does live broadcasts. For these cases, the ideal gift would be the TAKSTAR GX6 USB microphone. This mic is not only surprisingly affordable, but it is also a good alternative, thanks to its three 16 mm condenser capsules with clear and natural sound quality. This microphone supports four adjustable recording modes (stereo, cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional) and comes with a built-in low-power, low-noise microphone preamplifier circuit and adjustable microphone input gain. It offers a built-in headphone amplifier, independent monitoring volume control that meets monitoring requirements. It has USB digital transmission, plug and play. Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S2-MK3 Following the line of YouTuber Dad, another excellent option is the Tascam DR-05 V2, a handheld recorder capable of recording in different audio formats such as MP3 or WAV, with a 96 kHz sampling rate and 24-bit resolution, allowing recording on microSD or microSDHC cards. The new microphones are capable of delivering up to 125 dB SPL and sensitivity to capture every detail. There are new recording features, peak reduction, and a quick menu, this and much more make the Tascam DR-05 V2 the best purchase option at the best price, especially for producers, singers, and content creators like podcasts or streaming. Here we leave you a video via 1Element that tests the quality of the DR-05 in different recording environments. [video:https://youtu.be/zD0pnfmH3iY align:center] AKAI Force Now that Dad likes music production more, the perfect gift is the new Force production system by AKAI. Force changes the rules between production and DJ technology. It fuses sample launching, step sequencing, sampling, and synthesizers from its touchscreen. All this from a single standalone device, which combines essential modern features with its very intuitive workflow, as it allows you to increase your creativity and expressiveness in the studio and in live performances. Perfect for Dad to travel and create music at the same time. Akai Force will have full integration with Ableton Live. This feature will include full view and control of the Ableton Clip Grid, touch control of mixer parameters such as crossfader assignment, and other Ableton Live tools controllable also from the potentiometers with the OLED screen. All Force users will have instant access to their Splice library via Wi-Fi connection, all this controllable from the 7” touchscreen. [video:https://youtu.be/F-ZiQCL-kGM align:center] Audient iD44 Producer Dad will also need an audio interface to produce his music, for this purpose, we recommend the iD44 from Audient, this USB audio interface with 4 Class A mic preamps, they feature the same circuit design found in the renowned ASP8024-HE recording mixing console. It has been designed to offer an ultra-low noise level and low distortion, the Audient preamp will provide a precise reproduction along with an analog warmth with which you will add a little character to your recording. In addition, this interface was selected as the best product of 2018 by Audiofanzine magazine. It has a high-performance AD / DA converter, these have been designed to offer an optimized dynamic range, which guarantees a very natural reproduction of your recording. In addition to offering 4 microphone preamp channels, iD44 has two JFET D.I inputs designed to replicate the input stage of a classic tube amplifier. Simply, Dad will connect his guitar, bass, or synthesizer and start recording instantly. [video:https://youtu.be/TWQ8CPj0oi4 align:center] Pioneer DM-40 And to complete the production kit for Dad, we recommend the DM-40 from Pioneer. These monitors feature high-quality speaker technology from Pioneer's professional audio sub-brand (TAD1) with our S-DJ X pro-DJ monitor series, including a front woofer system to offer a powerful bass you will feel in your stomach. Soft dome tweeter speakers, with DECO2 convex diffusers that produce a 3D stereo sound and a wide sweet spot; so you will enjoy a clear and energetic sound, whether you are sitting down to produce, standing up DJing, or listening to music from your Smartphone. With several inputs - RCA and stereo mini jack - the speakers can be easily connected to your DJ or production equipment, so the versatility of the DM-40 all-rounders makes them perfect for any setup. So no matter if Dad is a DJ, producer, or just a music lover, this is the best choice. Also available in white and black colors. [video:https://youtu.be/uBMo677_3Xs align:center] Music Production Courses But it's no use if Dad has the whole production kit if he can do little with it. Another excellent option is our Music Production courses, we have courses for all levels and goals, whether just to learn the basics of production or even professional mixing and mastering. A whole range of training options so that Dad has all the basics to create and delight us with his own music. We have in-person and online courses so he can study after office or from home. [video:https://youtu.be/euuJhskyivQ align:center] Video-Courses But if Dad definitely doesn't have time to take a full course, the option is then a video course, a learning alternative aimed at people who, whether due to lack of time or resources, and even due to distance, cannot attend our educational centers in Madrid and/or Barcelona. These courses are personalized by topic and we have a wide catalog that goes from basic production and acoustic treatment courses, to advanced DJ or studio recording techniques. Here we show you the introduction to one of the most searched video courses: "How to produce a Techno track" with David Amo. [video:https://youtu.be/6no5irnXrAk align:center] MF Card: If after all these options, you still don't know what to give but you know that the perfect gift for Dad is in our stores, don't complicate yourself any further, the solution for you is our MF Card, a gift card valid to make any purchase, in any of our stores. You can put a minimum of €25 and up to €250, on the card, give it to Dad and let him decide what he prefers to buy. I'm a Sound Technician But so that this year, Dad has a gift no matter what, we inform you that during Father's Day week (March 15-22), all purchases greater than €300, you get one of our most searched books for free because of its characteristics and content. We are referring to "I'm a Sound Technician: The Basis of Sound", a complete learning manual to the world of the sound technician that explains in detail the fundamental knowledge that allows you to select, configure, and use professionally the most common audio equipment, starting from the most basic concepts of the physics of sound. The work makes a wide tour through the world of audio techniques and music technology, stopping at vital issues such as equipment adjustment or signal routing and connection techniques, without forgetting the most creative aspects of sound or the tricks and tips that facilitate and make the work of the sound technician more effective. [video:https://youtu.be/hF22MkHAB0A align:center] These are only some gift options for this Father's Day 2019, at microFusa, to learn more, visit our Father's Day section, in our online store so you can see all the offers we have prepared, with a lot of love, for Dad. MICROFUSA / BARCELONA STORE Sepúlveda, 134. Barcelona / Tel.: 934 553 695 MICROFUSA / MADRID STORE Campoamor, 17. Madrid / Tel.: 917 024 587 MICROFUSA / ONLINE STORE
