Music has long been an important part of the everyday life of both the indigenous people of Canada and the settlers who appeared in Canada at the very beginning of the country's history. At the beginning of the 17th century, the development of music culture was inhibited by a number of factors (national heterogeneity of the population, uneven development of separate areas of the country, etc.). Features of the historical development of Canada led to the closeness of local music to English and French cultures.
In the 18th century, the development of this culture was slowed down by frequent wars between England and France. After the conquest of Canada by the British, the life of the regions inhabited by French and Anglo-Canadians developed separately. The role of garrison orchestras increased. Orchestras, marches, hymns, ballads gained popularity.
At the end of the 18th - in the early 19th century, some musical educational institutions appeared.
Toronto became one of the musical centers of the country, where the choir reached a high level. In other cities, the art of music continued to develop. At the beginning of the 20th century, the art of music began developing rapidly. The number of concerts and performances was increasing, and the first bands appeared. Festivals were an essential element of life.
At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, many local artists have won world fame, including the singer E. Albani, singers E. Gauthier, E. Burke, M. Edwina, E. Johnson, violinists K. Parlo and E. Clinch, pianist A. Laliberte, and others. There also was a group of well-known professional composers, most of whom got an education in Europe or moved to Canada from France, England, Belgium, Germany.
After World War II, music in Canada was developing really quickly. Plenty of new artists became famous.
The Canadian Music Hall of Fame was founded in 1976 by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. The Hall of Fame was established to commemorate individuals and groups who have played a prominent role in the international recognition of Canadian musicians and music.
The Canadian Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony coincides with the annual Juneau Awards. The Hall of Fame has long been virtual, represented only by photographs on the wall of the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. In 2005, it was announced that by 2007 a permanent exhibition of the Hall of Fame would open at the Metropolis shopping and entertainment center. Construction on the complex was later frozen and in 2011 it was announced that by 2014 the Hall of Fame would have a permanent facility in Calgary, Alberta, containing important exhibits that would tell the story of Canada's Hall of Fame and Cultural Heritage members.
There are many talented singers in Canada who are well-known all over the world: from those representing folk to progressive rock. All of them contributed to the popularization of Canadian culture and helped to prove that this country can boast of not only sports. Let's have a look at the popular artists.
Nowadays, the digital DJing market is dominated by a group of big brands such as Native Instruments, Serato, and Ableton. Nevertheless, the programs of these companies are still not the only option for DJs to choose from.
In addition to the big names, there are quite a few lesser-known apps that deserve attention. Many of them have obvious advantages, be it a great price, flexibility, or a unique way of working. Let's have a look at those.
Along with all the standard features, you get from this software package a mixer, effects, equalizers, and more. There are also two Dex features that make it impressively flexible - a built-in switcher and karaoke support.
In terms of simple DJ functions, the app offers four virtual decks with rhythm sync and key match. There is also a sample player and loop tool.
Dex supports a fairly wide range of midi controllers and can also be used with a set of digital vinyl. The trial version is available for download from the PCDJ website.
Digital DJ2 is not the most powerful and feature-rich app on the market, but it does offer everything you need for mixing at a relatively affordable price.
The app is actually a stripped-down version of Image-Line's Deckadance, offering two-deck mixing, X/Y effect pads, a looper, and support for a wide variety of Midi controllers. In general, all the functions that Digital DJ2 offers are implemented quite nicely.
Cross from French developer Mixvibes has undergone numerous updates over the past few years, resulting in an impressive set of features.
The app has a deeply customizable interface containing four decks, an eight-slot sampler, eight assignable cue points, and 14 different effects. There is support for a range of controllers, digital vinyl systems, and the ability to import your music library directly from the Pioneer Rekordbox (which was developed by the Mixvibes themselves).
An interesting remote control app for iOS is also available, which acts as a second screen for viewing tracks or allows you to control virtual decks remotely.
Algoriddim's djay is arguably the best on iOS, but the Mac version of the app is still one of the best desktop DJ software out there.
These days djay for Mac is aimed more at beginners and people for whom it is just a hobby. The key to its good sellability (other than price) is its well-implemented iTunes integration, which allows users to browse their library and playlists directly from within the app.
There are many more flexible options for DJs. For example, a large number of effects, cue points, and a sampler built into the program. Djay, among other things, maintains an impressive list of Midi controllers, and you also can control the program using a connected remote iOS app.
The key advantage of Mixx is that it is free. Thus, the application has a growing community of users who regularly develop new, free-to-use features that improve the application.
The Mixxx comes standard with iTunes integration, four sample decks, loops, cue points, and support for a wide variety of playable track formats. In addition, thanks to its creative community, mappings are available for a very large range of Midi devices.
Deckadance 2 from Image-Line, the developers of FL Studio, introduces powerful grid-based editing, a customizable interface, and an excellent Smart Knob feature that allows you to set macro control over multiple parameters at once.
The app also offers four mixing decks, a 16-slot sample player, and perhaps the most impressive feature, external VST plugins, which means you can use your favorite third-party software effects and instruments.
On the other hand, Image-Line's list of pre-mapped DJ controllers lags behind some of its competitors. A great thing is that it is equipped with an automatic recognition function, so it is relatively easy to implement custom mapping.
VirtualDJ Pro isn't cheap - you'll have to pay $299 for the full version. This is the most expensive of the presented DJ applications. But it offers extremely flexible professional features.
In particular, VirtualDJ Pro can work with 99 virtual decks (obviously, it is not recommended to try to mix 99 tracks at the same time, but, nevertheless, it shows impressive flexibility). It is also ReWire compatible, which means it can work together with a variety of virtual studios, opening up a whole world of productivity possibilities.
The app also has line-level audio inputs and comes with mappings for a fairly wide range of DJ controllers. A more affordable version - Pro Basic - is offered for $99.
As you can see, nowadays there are plenty of tools for DJs. But if you are not a professional and simply want to download a video or song or convert a YouTube video to MP3, YouTube Video Downloader will be enough.