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Music Production Talks at #microFusa Experience
TALKING ABOUT PRODUCTION In the latest of our #microFusaExperience, Neus Ballbé, a Music Production student, talks with Dani Molina, a former Music Production student and a multi-faceted saxophonist, who advises her on music, work, and learning, in addition to talking to her about his experience firsthand. Take notes! Some production talks where students and former students can exchange opinions about their experience.
Talking about the DJ world at #microFusa Experience
TALKING ABOUT THE DJ WORLD In this second #microFusaExperience, Titö Cava, former DJ student at the microFusa Barcelona school, who currently works with labels such as Happy Techno and Baboon Recordings, comes face to face with Manel Calle, a current DJ student, talking about the DJ world, and does not miss the opportunity to ask him about everything that worries him about the profession. Enjoy the conversation!
Arturia Launches V Collection 4
The V Collection 4 provides you with the sound of the most legendary synthesizers, electric keyboards, organs, strings and drum kits, all in one package. With this edition you have everything you need to create fantastic productions and fuel your DAW with the best sounds in history. Includes 13 software synthesizers of different styles. Matrix-12 V Spark2 Solina V VOX Continental V Mini V Modular V CS-80V ARP2600 V Prophet V & Prophet VS Jupiter 8 V Oberheim SEM V Wurlitzer V Analog Lab . Each virtual instrument from the V COLLECTION 4 can be used as a standalone application or as a plug-in in your favorite DAW. It provides a simple MIDI mapping for any controller keyboard. It no longer uses keys or licenses, licenses are managed through the ASC software. The signal processing is 32-bit resolution / 96kHz, allowing results as if they were hardware synthesizers. It features miles of innovative sound adjustment. The TAE®, proprietary technology from Arturia, guarantees that the sound coming from the different recreations of synthesizersis as pure as the original. It features polyphony from 2 to 32 voices. In addition to the features of the original synthesizers, new ones have been added taking advantage of new technologies such as: Modulation matrices New filter types Different sequencers Keyboard configuration Innovative modulation sources Smart preset management Additional effects Arpeggiators As always you will find it in our microfusa stores at the best price: V Collection 4 MICROFUSA / BARCELONA STORE Sepúlveda, 134. Barcelona / Tel.: 934 553 695 MICROFUSA / MADRID STORE Campoamor, 17. Madrid / Tel.: 917 024 587 MICROFUSA / ONLINE STORE [video:http://youtu.be/StsuA_cSbWo align:center]
The book YO DJ Productor, with the collaboration of microfusa, is now on sale
This Friday, December 12, the book YO DJ Productor goes on sale. Part of the same series as the renowned Yo DJ II, Yo Traktor and Yo Serato, this book will show you everything you need to know about music composition, virtual studios, digital instruments, plug-ins and synthesizers, with all the tips and details you need to become a professional producer. Written by David Amo, one of the most respected producers in the national music scene, and Ramir Martinez, teacher and producer at microfusa, it also features a long list of collaborators. Together, they will guide you in learning how to produce from scratch, mix correctly, master your work, and build your artistic brand. In addition, you will have plenty of hours of tutorial videos in which you can see in detail everything explained in the book. David Amo and the collaborating DJs and producers will teach you the techniques and tricks that need to be seen live to be understood. What are the fundamentals of music production? What steps should you follow to create a song? Where do the sounds you hear in a commercial track come from? How can you create a beat for a specific musical genre? What is the best DAW? What other tools are used to produce tracks? Do you know how to manage yourself as an artist and get noticed? Did you know that success with productions can lead to worldwide DJ tours? An essential guide for those looking to get started in the world of DJ production and for professionals looking to improve their sound. With the purchase of the Yo DJ Productor manual, the buyer will also receive regular online updates to the work (digital chapters and new tutorial videos), allowing you to expand your knowledge in real time as technology and methods advance. It is available at various retail locations throughout Spain and, of course, you will find it in the stores and at the microfusa school.microfusa MICROFUSA / BARCELONA STORE Sepúlveda, 134. Barcelona / Tel.: 934 553 695 MICROFUSA / MADRID STORE Campoamor, 17. Madrid / Tel.: 917 024 587 MICROFUSA / ONLINE STORE [video:http://youtu.be/orQ-NYDw_4w align:center]
MicroFusa collaborates with Antena 3's El Hormiguero program and Pablo Alborán
The renowned Spanish singer-songwriter is currently promoting his new album "Terral", appearing on several television shows in our country before heading to the Americas to attend the Latin Grammy ceremony. After that strategic stop in Las Vegas, he will continue promoting his new album in several Latin American countries and the United States. During his appearance on the November 11 episode of el Hormiguero, Pablo performed a set using a loop station RC-505 by BOSS, provided by microFusa for the occasion. In the limited time he had, he recorded several backing tracks with his powerful voice, demonstrating his skills with the equipment... MicroFusa collaborates with several television and radio channels, providing specialized equipment, especially in the field of electronic music and DJs. Here is the moment... [video:http://youtu.be/DHVIj-_GIX0 align:center]
Push Tutorial (Part 2)
After taking the first steps with PUSH, we are going to delve into another interesting use: the use of the pad grid to record live events. An alternative to step recording is real-time recording. As shown in the following video when interpreting a percussion rhythm, deviations in both timing and intensity will be preserved, a technique that is of interest when you want to create rhythms with a human touch. [video:http://vimeo.com/85377381 width:400 align:center] At other times, deviations in a live recording must be corrected or quantized, in which case PUSH also has a set of functions designed for this purpose [video:http://vimeo.com/81027639 width:400 align:center] Sequencing, obviously, is not limited to creating drum patterns, but extends to the rest of the arrangement. If we are interested in creating a bass line or other melodic accompaniment, we just have to create an instrument track, an Instrument Rack for example, and PUSH will adapt its pad grid to the scale that suits us best, eliminating those notes that are not part of that scale. The following video shows how it works [video:http://vimeo.com/80379652 width:400 align:center] The last of the videos focuses on the use of PUSH for chord accompaniments, used in piano or pad arrangements [video:http://vimeo.com/79889184 width:400 align:center] By Ramir Martínez (microFusa teacher)
5 reasons why you CANNOT be a Music Producer
Here are 5 basic points that will make you rethink your ability to be a Music Producer. If you have less ear than Van Gogh. They say turn a deaf ear to foolish words, and we totally agree, but to succeed as a producer you must have a minimum level of musical ear. Knowing how to listen is basic, and if you are not able to classify and distinguish between different musical styles... you are lost. If you like computers less than a Viking. Technology is basic in this field. You must feel comfortable among computers, endless multicolored buttons, and screens full of scribbles, most of them in English.... By the way, how are we doing with languages? If you have less rhythm than a Teletubby. We have always heard that Latinos have rhythm, and in this profession you have to prove it. If you are one of those who goes to the gym and can't catch the beat in classes, tries to dance salsa and can't even get the basic step, or simply gets lost snapping your fingers ...this is not for you... If your favorite song is Los Pajaritos. Nothing to say about an 80s hit like this one, but times change, and with them, tastes and styles. If you know how to acclimate to any situation, evolve, adapt to changes, and not pigeonhole yourself ...keep going, this is for you. If you are less creative than the Yellow Pages advertising. Creativity, blessed treasure! Basic and paramount ...are you born or made? For us, it is a very important pillar that grows with knowledge. If you see yourself as a blockhead, unable to think and create, without originality or spark.... don't hesitate, get into the project and you will surprise yourself with what you are capable of doing... But... if after all this, you still see yourself capable of creating a real musical bombshell... Congratulations! Sign Up Now!
Arturia MicroBrute SE, special full-color edition.
Arturia has introduced a new range of colors for the acclaimed MicroBrute, pastel blue, white and orange which, in our modest opinion, is the most beautiful of the three. These units will come with a very well-made carrying bag so you can transport your MicroBrute with complete peace of mind. But this is not the only new feature, Arturia is providing these great minisynths with new stackable cables that will allow you to connect two sources to the same matrix connector, thereby considerably increasing the creative possibilities. In case you weren't familiar with the Arturia MicroBrute, here are its main features: MicroBrute is a compact analog synthesizer based on the design of its bigger brother, the Minibrute. It is very easy to use and provides a unique sound, with ultra-fat basses, pads, leads, effects, growls, vintage tones, drum kits, and sequences. It can process audio. The MicroBrute signal path is 100% analog, offering a sound that is both vintage and modern. It features a standard CV jack for connecting vintage equipment. The oscillator offers 3 mixable waveforms, and the MicroBrute's SAW, TRIANGLE, and SQUARE waveforms feature wave modifiers that alter and animate the sound, providing a much richer and broader sound. Equipped with a new Overtone oscillator, it can generate harmonic content from one octave below to a fifth above the base oscillator tone. The MicroBrute features a Steiner-Parker filter, which was first designed in the 70s for the classic Synthacon synthesizer. The MicroBrute's new step sequencer allows you to enter notes step by step, creating rhythmic patterns, and transpose sequences up and down using the keyboard to obtain very creative and fresh sequences 25-note mini keyboard. +/- octave buttons for a full transposition range. Steiner-Parker multimode analog filter with low-pass, band-pass, and high-pass modes, with bipolar envelope and keyboard tracking control. Arturia's exclusive Brute Factor parameter. Voltage-controlled oscillator. Oscillator wave modifiers including Ultrasaw, pulse width modulation, and Metalizer. Overtone generator capable of adding additional harmonics from 1 octave below to a fifth above. Oscillator mixer (Overtone, Saw, Triangle, Square). Wide-range LFO with 3 waveforms (Saw, Triangle, Square), adjustable from 1 Hz to 200 Hz, and syncable to external sources, sequencers, or internally. Envelope generator. VCA with GATE and ENV modes. Pitch bend control. Modulation wheel (can control the filter or the LFO amount). Standard 1 V/octave modulation matrix with envelope and LFO outputs, and modulation inputs for Ultrasaw, pulse width, Metalizer, Overtone/Sub, Cutoff, and pitch. External audio input with input level control. 1/8” headphone output and 1/4” audio output. CV/GATE interface for gate and pitch. MIDI input. USB connection. Step sequencer with frequency and tap tempo/rest controls, 8 storable sequences, and record and play modes (can be synced to an external MIDI Clock)
Push Tutorial (Part 1)
We are starting another series of video tutorials related to Ableton's new features, this time focusing on the PUSH control surface. PUSH is a musical instrument and control surface for Ableton LIVE 9 that incorporates a set of features very common in music production. As a studio musical instrument, it is useful for composition, whether to create drum rhythmic patterns, melodies such as bass lines, or harmonizations using chords. For live performance, it can be used as a tool for launching audio and MIDI clips, mixing channels, and adjusting device parameters such as effect units. When it is connected for the first time, you will see a box appear in LIVE in the Session view that will cover an 8-track and 8-scene clip matrix, similar to how it appears on other control surfaces. This matrix corresponds to the central pad matrix of PUSH. By default, PUSH starts as an instrument, so if we want to view the clips to launch them, we must access the Session view with the SESSION switch. If we want to return to the instrument view, we will select NOTE. To start working with PUSH, it is interesting to see how you can navigate through LIVE's native instruments and create instrument tracks without ever having to use the mouse, as illustrated in the following video [video:http://vimeo.com/76129960 align:center] The NOTE mode allows us to work as a musical instrument so that the PUSH pads behave like the pads of similar instruments, such as AKAI's MPC stations, and also like drum machines. This latter application is the one explored in the first of the videos included in this installment: the selection of a Drum Rack type instrument, the creation of a track and a clip. By doing so, the PUSH pad matrix transforms into a step sequencer [video:http://vimeo.com/76131483 align:center] The next action is the introduction of note events to create a rhythmic pattern using the step sequencer. Again, all this can be done with the control surface, without the need to use the mouse. [video:http://vimeo.com/76132742 align:center] When composing a drum rhythm track, it is common to create various patterns, variations of one that we call the base pattern, a technique that is explained in the following video [video:http://vimeo.com/74089989 align:center] By Ramir Martínez (microFusa teacher)
DanceFair Ibiza 2024 – September 24 and 25
MicroFusa at Dancefair Ibiza 2024, the leading electronic music industry event, will be showcased through its influential presence in both the store and the school. This two-day event stands as an invaluable opportunity for those seeking to expand as professional artists in the dynamic world of electronic music. Dancefair Ibiza offers a wide range of over 60 seminars and workshops strategically spread across five spectacular areas, covering an impressive 1,500 square meters. The outdoor location at Benimussa Park in San Antonio, Ibiza's former zoo, provides an inspiring setting for this unique gathering. With MicroFusa present, attendees will have access to expert knowledge and exceptional resources in an environment that fosters growth and excellence. This event thus becomes an ideal platform for all those seeking to establish their career in electronic music. Dancefair, a gathering of users, manufacturers, sound engineers, DJs, and renowned producers. At Dancefair Ibiza 2024, networking, learning, and inspiration are paramount. In addition, it is the perfect platform for emerging talents to present themselves to more than 100 record labels in search of new stars. If you are a producer or DJ with a promising future and are looking to take your music and career to the next level, the event is a must-attend in Ibiza on September 25 and 26. Don't miss this unique opportunity for growth and connection
Fira Music, VIC – September 19, 20 and 21
MicroFusa stores and MicroFusa School will attend this musician-focused trade fair to showcase the latest music technology products and the courses we offer at our schools and accredited partner schools. FIRA MUSIC was created to provide a communication platform and business venue where musicians and musical instrument retailers can meet, as part of one of the country's most important live music markets, the Mercat de Música Viva de Vic, which will celebrate its 26th edition in 2014: 120,000 attendees 1,000 accredited professionals from over 20 countries 60 musical groups performing live. Professional technical advice and the opportunity to try an instrument before buying are highly valued by musicians. For this reason, FIRA MUSIC gives music enthusiasts the opportunity to discover, view, try, and purchase a wide range of new and second-hand musical instruments in a single location and a fast-paced environment. You can also enjoy roundtable discussions, lectures (featuring Eduard Gramunt, head of studies at MICROFUSA, as a speaker), and technical workshops to expand your knowledge and choose the best option with expert advice from true professionals.
6 reasons to enroll in the microfusa Music Production Diploma
Why sign up for the Music Production Diploma? Because in addition to training and learning surrounded by the best professionals, you will enjoy exciting extracurricular activities and the best equipment. Cooperation with Solent University (England) Microfusa has developed an academic cooperation project based on the exchange of experiences with foreign students and schools, which has resulted in a collaboration agreement with the Solent University of Southampton. Students will create joint music production projects during the academic year, visit the university's facilities in England, and host foreign students at the microFusa school. Objective: Through both visits and the joint practices carried out, we promote collaboration between teams, improve our students' English level, and offer a broader and different perspective on working methodologies in other countries. Parallel activities Alongside the training program, you will enjoy visits to audiovisual companies to see, for example, how top-of-the-line speakers are manufactured and tested, or you will gain real-world experience at the microFusa Annual Party or the Simfonic festival, among many others. You will also receive invitations to sponsored trade shows, festivals, and concerts such as Piknic Electronik. Masterclass You will enjoy exclusive masterclasses for students at our school, and you will have direct access to the ones open to the public without worrying about missing out on a spot. Pro Software In the classrooms, you will have access to the best industry-standard applications and professional software (Ableton, Logic Audio, Pro Tools, Cubase...), and you will also receive special discounts at our official stores. Practices in professional studios As part of the training course, students have hours of practical experience at microFusa's professional studios , coming into contact with the best equipment in consoles, digital workstations, and hardware on the market. ( Pro Tools HD and Native systems, SSL Mixers, Manley / Focusrite Outboard....) The best teachers You will have genuine professionals, who are active engineers and producers who demonstrate their passion for production, training new students eager to make the most of their time. Don't miss this opportunity and request information without obligation here
