Attention technical/legal seeking customers, AVLA, and DJs in Canada. So many companies are making MIDI controllers, but can you use them legally? Yes, provided that the music is taken from original sources, like store bought CDs, or from Audio Video Licensing Agency (AVLA) download subscription sources. This does not include DJ subscription CDs that have been ripped on to a Hard Drive, this music is AVLA licensed, but not for Hard-Drives. The AVLA sells an "All-in-one" hard-drive license, and in the signed license agreement the DJ signs, it clearly states that you cannot copy AVLA subscription source CDs on to a Hard-drive. Furthermore, using download sites, such as Napster, iTunes, and Beatport, are all prohibited by the AVLA "All-in-one" license. Mr. Productions DJ Service has an "All-in-one" license to rip store bought CDs, and also uses subscription music download services that are licensed by the AVLA (ZipDJ and Digi-beats). Therefore Mr. Productions DJ Service is able to legally play music from a laptop computers.
What is a MIDI controller? A MIDI controller allows DJs to operate software and play music from their laptop computers using a record player style controller.
What changes would I make to the AVLA license? I believe it is necessary for every DJ to have a license in order to operate (similar to a Driver's license). No license? Then the DJ should be fined, by the police. Multiple occurrences should then increase the fine. The money from all the mandatory licenses should then cover the DJ to play music from every and any high quality source. I believe this is the only way the artists, the DJs, and customers all win.
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