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Microfusa collaborates with the V National Podcasting Conference in Barcelona
On October 29, 30, and 31, the V National Podcasting Conference will be held at l’Espai Jove La Fontana de Gràcia, the JPod10Barcelona. The program includes activities for those who are already familiar with podcasting; technical and current affairs talks, advanced practical workshops, etc. along with others for those who have recently discovered the possibilities of this new medium of communication; live recordings, an introductory workshop to learn how to make your own podcast. The collaboration of Microfusa will consist of equipping the live podcast recording room with Rode microphones, where fans and interested parties will be able to attend and participate in each recording. On the other hand, Carles Mir, sound teacher at the Microfusa school will give the lecture “Audio control and quality” in which he will explain the different techniques for a podcast to have a quality sound. The conference aims to introduce this new medium of communication to the public less accustomed to new technologies, as well as help podcasters improve their skills and serve as a forum for exchanging experiences Finally, Microfusa will be the sponsor of the presentation of the I Podcasting Awards to the best podcasts of the year, covering 11 categories with them (visit and vote for the awards at premios.asociacionpodcast.es). All activities are free and access is open. Sign up at www.jpod10barcelona.com
Microfusa collaborates with Sonou, a Miscelanea project
Microfusa joins the SONOU project by Miscelanea, an initiative aimed at improving the acoustic conditions of the LAB room at the Miscelanea cultural association, one of Barcelona's few active venues where local bands can showcase their work. Sonou will organize a series of concerts to raise funds to improve the equipment and conditions of the LAB room. Thanks to the support of the musicians who have joined the project, all proceeds from concert ticket sales will go towards a fund for purchasing equipment. And in this process, Microfusa has already done its part by providing the P.A. system Lukas Performer de HK debuted last Friday, October 15, with a concert by Lucrecia Dalt and a DJ set by bRUNA. more info: http://miscelanea.info/sonou/
DemoSession: Nextbeat, touch technology and wireless control unit
Touch technology and wireless control unit: the professional system for DJs that enables a new style of live performance. On June 8, 9, 15, and 16, Nextbeat will hold a demonstration of its device for professional DJs, a system that offers a completely new way to create and play music. Djeep DJs (Barcelona) and Aitor Molina (Madrid) will be in charge of performing the demo, which will include a performance and a subsequent explanation during which attendees will be able to participate and try out the machine. Nextbeat is a fully integrated system for professional DJs, incorporating intuitive touch controls and innovative live performance features. Its portable wireless control unit allows users to move freely away from the main device, creating more dynamic and energetic live performances compared to the traditional style of DJs performing inside booths. Nextbeat has everything in a single device. It combines two digital players, a two-channel mixer, an effects processor, and a sampler in a single lightweight, disc-sized unit. In addition, Nextbeat does not require a PC like many other systems, allowing DJs to set up the system quickly and reduce the amount of equipment needed. We will raffle off an iPod Touch among all attendees. The demo is free, but places are limited, so sign up to reserve your spot! June 8 at the microFusa Barcelona School Time: 7:00 p.m. Ronda del Guinardó 65 08024 Barcelona Sign up for free by calling 93 435 36 88 or sending an email to escuelabcn@microfusa.com And on June 9 at 6:00 p.m., stop by our store. Nextbeat will personally assist you and answer all your questions. C/ Sepúlveda 134 (Barcelona) June 15 at the microFusa Madrid School Time: 7:00 p.m. C/ Ángel Muñoz, 14 28043 Madrid Sign up for free by calling 91 510 56 99 or sending an email to escuelamad@microfusa.com And on June 16 at 6:00 p.m., stop by our store. Nextbeat will personally assist you and answer all your questions. C/ Campoamor, 17 (Madrid)
DemoSession: CDJ-2000 + CDJ-900 + DJM-2000 + REKORBOX Software
On May 19, Pioneer will hold a demonstration of the CDJ-2000 and CDJ-900 players along with Pioneer's most powerful mixer, the DJM-2000. With an innovative touchscreen and an arsenal of remixing effects, the DJM-2000 is the new club mixer. More than 6 individual effect processors allow for hundreds of combinations and music manipulation so that the DJ can create their own original sound. With the DNA of the best Pioneer mixers and a little something extra, the DJM-2000 represents an approach to mixing like never before. It incorporates the technology of the EFX-1000, eliminating the need for an external effects unit, with the touchscreen technology of the SVM-1000. The DJM-2000 integrates perfectly with the new CDJ-2000 / CDJ-900 and allows you to get the most potential and pleasure out of being creative, mixing at new levels with better sound and less stress than previous options. We will also see the Rekordbox music file management software included with the two players, designed to prepare your sets with your eyes closed. We will raffle off a pair of HDJ-2000 headphones among all attendees! The demo is free, but places are limited, so sign up to reserve your spot. And if you can't make it, don't worry, you can follow the DemoSession via www.hispasonic.com Sign up for free by calling T. 93 435 36 88 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 93 435 36 88 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or sending an email to escuelabcn@microfusa.com May 19 at the microFusa School in Barcelona Time: 7:00 PM Ronda Guinardó 65 08024 Barcelona
DemoSession: Vestax VCM-600
On May 5, Vestax will hold a demonstration of its VCM-600 model, a USB MIDI control surface aimed at DJs and professional musicians working with software-based recording, production, or digital mixing systems. It offers full physical control over any compatible software that supports MIDI control. It is especially compatible with the most widely used applications in this field (Ableton Live, Traktor Pro,...) and allows you to control them through a device with professional quality and build. The VCM-600 can control up to 160 MIDI parameters via high-resolution signals through USB. Its robust design and LED-lit controls allow it to be used even on stages or in low-visibility club environments. It is compatible with Windows and MacOS and is fully plug&play. In this demoSession, we will review the main features and functions of the VCM-600, its ability to control Ableton Live Lite (the software included with the controller), its application in controlling other programs, and we will finish with a short set by two renowned producers and DJs from our scene who will show us how they use the VCM-600 in both studio and live environments. We will also raffle off a pair of Vestax DM-01 headphones among all attendees. The demo is free, but places are limited, so sign up to reserve your spot! May 5 at the microFusa School in Barcelona Time: 7:00 PM Ronda Guinardó 65 08024 Barcelona Sign up for free by calling T. 93 435 36 88 or sending an email to escuelabcn@microfusa.com
Winners of the course giveaway among the information session attendees
Among all the attendees of the Information Sessions who visited our schools in Madrid and Barcelona between April 25 and July 29, the first level of 3 courses has been raffled off for the intake starting in October. The winners in Barcelona are: ALBERT BERCHES AGUILAR Basic Sound OLIVER TARRIDA ALCARAZ Electronic Music Production MARC SOLÈ JEREZ Professional DJ (August Intensive Course) The winners in Madrid are: JAMES SPENCER KERSLEY Electronic Music Production RAMÓN CASTAÑO SORIANO Basic Sound JACINT SOBERATS COMAS Professional DJ For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us: microFusa Barcelona: Ronda Guinardó, 65. Tel. 934.353.688 escuelabcn@microfusa.com microFusa Madrid: Angel Muñoz, 14. Tel. 915.105.699 escuelamad@microfusa.com
If you are an Fnac member, you get even more benefits at microFusa
From September, all Fnac members and one accompanying person will be entitled to a 25% discount on enrollment for the Sound Technician, Professional DJ, and Electronic Music Production courses, at both the Madrid and Barcelona schools.
Music Informatics Seminar for Music Teachers
Microfusa, the sound school with over 20 years of experience in music technology training, has prepared a range of activities and courses for summer 2009, specially designed for musicians and educators, including training in the most widely used tools for score editing, composition, music production, and audiovisual production, all within the fields of home studio and music computing. As an introduction, we are offering a completely free one-day seminar, covering the most in-demand topics exclusively for teachers and teaching staff at conservatories and music schools. Seminar dates and format June 22 & 23 10:00 Score creation with Sibelius 12:00 Coffee break. Visit to the Microfusa facilities. 12:30 Music recording with Logic Studio 14:30 End of morning classes. 16:00 iLife: life in digital 18:30 End of afternoon classes. Sibelius Without a doubt, Sibelius is the most comprehensive and intuitive professional score editing tool, and it is also the only one on the market available entirely in Spanish. Testimonials from musicians, educators, composers, and publishers from around the world confirm that Sibelius is a key tool for creating everything from simple exercises to full orchestral soundtracks. What's more, it includes an exceptional sound library for creating audio files directly within the program. The following will be covered during the session: - Main elements of the Sibelius graphical user interface - Score creation. Getting started wizard and templates. - Editing with a mouse, keyboard, or MIDI. Combining methods. - Advanced notation: symbols, dynamics, markings and annotations, percussion. - Dynamic parts: layout and export - Productivity: Sibelius sound library. Integration with digital video. - New features in Sibelius 6: rewire, version control, magnetic design, new sounds We will raffle off a Sibelius 5 pack among the attendees. Logic Studio Logic Pro is Apple's audio/MIDI sequencer, offering seamless integration between MIDI, audio, and virtual instruments. The music production environment most appreciated by professionals. The Logic Studio pack includes Logic Pro, the live music software Mainstage, and a huge sound library consisting of virtual synthesizers, sampler libraries, music loops, and sound effects for post-production. The following will be covered during the session: - Main elements of the Logic Pro graphical user interface. - How to create MIDI tracks for a musical piece. Grid and score editing. - Virtual instruments: synthesizers and samplers. Logic Studio libraries. - Recording live instruments on audio tracks. Editing. - Mixing and plug-in effects - Digital video integration We will raffle off a Logic Express pack among the attendees. Apple iLife: life in digital Apple computers come pre-installed with a powerful collection of multimedia applications under the name of iLife. With them, any user can easily create music, edit and organize photographs, edit movies, and create a DVD with all these elements. To demonstrate the immense possibilities of this product, the following processes will be covered during the session: - Creating a musical piece with GarageBand - Importing and organizing photographs with iPhoto - Importing video and editing a sequence with iMovie - Integrating music, photos, and video into a single project - Publishing on the internet: mobileme, Facebook - Creating a final DVD of the entire project We will raffle off an iLife pack among the attendees. Registration: You can register for free for the full-day sessions, or just for the ones that interest you most. Send us an email with your details at escuelamad@microfusa.com or call us at T. 91 510 56 99 Interested parties must provide proof of the institution they belong to. Limited places June 22 and 23 Microfusa School C/ Ángel Muñoz, 14 28043 Madrid T. 91 510 56 99 escuelamad@microfusa.com
Tàpies Foundation collaborates with Microfusa
On the occasion of Museum Night and International Museum Day, the Fundació Tàpies, in collaboration with Microfusa, invited us to imagine the space under renovation through the sounds generated by the artworks and the activity taking place. How can you experience a space without being inside? The scattered, recurring sounds of a construction site can be transformed into a spatial experience. The Fundació Tàpies, currently closed for renovations, invited us to visit its headquarters on May 16 and 17 to listen to the sounds generated during the renovation of its interior spaces. These sounds were captured and transformed into a sound installation by FER (multidisciplinary artist), Santiago Latorre (sound artist), and Juanjo Alba (music producer and Microfusa instructor). An invitation to move through the different spaces of the Fundació Antoni Tàpies by listening to recordings of actual sounds.
DemoSession Cubase 5
During the month of April, we will be presenting the new version of Steinberg's Cubase at the microFusa facilities. Cubase 5 includes several new features, most notably new tools for rhythm creation and beat design, applications for vocal processing and pitch correction, as well as new music composition and mixing tools. Cubase 5 includes, among many other new features: LoopMash: A new virtual instrument for loop creation that combines similar elements from loops and rhythms, generating entirely new textures from existing material. Groove Agent ONE: A percussion sampling unit that includes new acoustic drum kits, as well as urban, hip-hop, and dance sounds. Beat Designer: A construction plugin that allows you to program rhythmic patterns. VariAudio: A new tool that offers complete vocal editing and pitch alteration by analyzing mono audio files. PitchCorrect: A plugin that allows for automatic pitch control and correction. Real-time pitch correction for fine-tuning or for use as a special effect. REVerence: The first VST3 convolution reverb. It comes with several included impulse responses, and you can also load your own. Steinberg/Yamaha hardware will also be presented: the CC121 controller and MR816 CSX and MR816 X interfaces (Firewire audio interfaces with integrated DSP). (fully integrated with Cubase) and the Luca Iacomino, the brand's specialist in Spain, will be in charge of explaining the new features of Cubase 5 in detail at our school's facilities, and will subsequently be at our stores to personally assist those users who have questions or want to learn more about Steinberg's new software. We will be raffling off a Sequel 2 among all attendees! BARCELONA Cubase 5 DemoSession April 15 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. microFusa School Ronda del Guinardó, 65 Sign up for free by calling 934353688 or sending an email to escuelabcn@microfusa.com Personalized Cubase 5 Support April 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. // 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. microFusa Store Sepúlveda, 134 MADRID Cubase 5 DemoSession April 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. microFusa School Angel Muñoz, 14 Sign up for free by calling 91 510 56 99 or sending an email to escuelamad@microfusa.com Personalized Cubase 5 Support April 30 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. microFusa Store Campoamor, 17 Raffle winners: BCN: Juan Carlos García Váquez
microFusa collaborates with Sónar Barcelona
Advanced Music and Microfusa are working together on the design and programming of the Sónar Barcelona area. microFusa will be present once again at Sónar Barcelona, Barcelona's International Festival of Advanced Music and Multimedia Art. However, this time our participation will be special, as microfusa has collaborated with Advanced Music on the design of the SonarPro space. In its new format, conceptually and formally revised with microfusa's advice, SonarPro will feature an exhibition area where leading companies and institutions in the music creation and audiovisual production sector will showcase their products and services. At the same time, SonarPro will offer a presentation area, with a capacity for more than 200 attendees, where leading artists and experts will conduct product demonstrations, deliver masterclasses, or unveil new technological proposals for audiovisual content creation. With this collaboration, Advanced Music and microFusa aim to turn SonarPro into a reference space where companies in the sector can share projects, ideas, and technological innovations with audiovisual creators, DJs, musicians, artists, producers, and the Sónar audience in general. This meeting between learning and technology connects the two facets of Microfusa: the training of the Microfusa School and the knowledge of the equipment from the Microfusa store. During the days of June 18, 19, and 20, you can visit us at our SonarPro stand located on the second floor of the CCCB (Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona) and attend the presentations we will hold in the Demo Space: Elektron: New techniques for real-time DJing and remixing with MachineDrum and Monomachine Day: June 18 and 19 Time: 16:00 Speaker: Erase aka Daniel Troberg (Sweden) is a sound designer, producer, DJ, and music technology expert. Currently, he works at Elektron Music Machines when he is not in his studio cooking up the strangest sounds with his extensive collection of hardware synthesizers, drum machines, and effect processors. He has performed live with people such as Claude Young (Detroit), Cari Lekebusch (Sweden), Thomas Krome (Sweden), Hird (Sweden), Milanese (Warp, United Kingdom), Tim Exile (Planet Mu, United Kingdom), Antiloop (Sweden), Zombienation (Gigolo, Germany), Rob Acid (Germany), Bomb The Bass (United Kingdom), Toby Izui (Japan), Cursorminer (United Kingdom), and many more. Description: Rhythm and groove creation techniques will be shown using Elektron grooveboxes. The different tools and synthesis engines available in Elektron products for sound design will also be shown. M-Audio: Advanced mixing techniques for Digital DJing with Torq Xponent Day: June 18 Time: 17:00 Speaker: Sergi Vila has worked as a resident in different venues, delivering fantastic sets that fuse funk, garage, and house for 15 years. France, the Netherlands, Nepal, and Japan are some of the countries that have enjoyed his exclusive sets. At the same time, he develops his career as a music producer and remixer, achieving notable success on several national and international charts. Currently, he combines his DJ performances with music production and radio. Description: Different techniques enabled by digital DJ stations will be shown, such as the use of samplers, looping, time-stretching, VST effects, and other techniques available exclusively in these new systems. Propellerhead // Reason – Record: Music creation and audio editing with virtual synthesizers and effects Day: June 19 and 20 Time: 17:00 Speaker: Simon Grey, an Australian music producer, has worked with Jamiroquai, Lou Reed, Elton John, and Everything but the Girl, among other international artists. Description: The creative tools, synthesizers, and effects incorporated into Propellerhead's software solutions will be shown. For more information: General information about Sónar: www.sonar.es Information about SonarPro: http://2009.sonar.es/es/sonar-pro.php
Registration open for the April '09 Sound Specializations
Registration is now open for the Sound Career Specializations starting in April '09 Live Sound, Studio Recording, Advanced Music Production, DJ Producer, Audio Post-Production for Video, Film Sound, and Sound Design are the seven Specializations we offer at microFusa to expand the knowledge gained in Sound Technician. View Specializations information sheet We remind you that to access these Specializations you must have completed or validated the second level of the Sound Career, Professional Sound. Places are equally limited to 6 students per practical group and will be reserved in strict order of registration. For more information: * microFusa Barcelona. Tel. 93.435.36.88 escuelabcn@microfusa.com * microFusa Madrid. Tel. 91.510.56.99 escuelamad@microfusa.com
