In search of a modern customisable web browser for the advanced user in 2020? Then Vivaldi is your pick.
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- Antonio Vivaldi’s (4 March 1678 – 28 July 1741) influence on the development of Baroque music was immense. He ignited transformations in music for the church, the opera house and the concert hall.
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The initial release for Vivaldi was four years ago in April 6, 2016 so it’s a relatively new player in the field of browsers. The company behind the product, Vivaldi Technologies, was found on 2014 by Jon von Tetzchner and Tatsuki Tomita. Jon von Tetzchner is also a co-founder and the former CEO of Opera Software, a company which built the Opera browser loved by browser enthusiasts.
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Vivaldi advertises itself as a feature rich tool that you can modify almost as much as you please. However, the browser is also easy to use and easy to learn, so it’s not only for the mysterious “power user”.
In the video below you can see how Google Chrome nowadays dominates the browser industry. This is not good and having more competition is a good way to prevent too much power from centralising to one service provider. Web browser is after all the way most of us are in touch with the internet, so it does matter which tools we use and who owns them.
What are the main features of Vivaldi browser?
Vivaldi is very customisable to the point where you can get lost in settings while trying to build the perfect browser experience for yourself. Let’s take a look at the features we’ve found to be the most useful.
The out of the box split-screening
You can tile two or more tabs to have them in a split-screen view within the browser window. This can be very useful, if for example you’re writing an article on one tab and browsing different sources on the other or doing a comparison of something.
Improved tab management
In Vivaldi you can manage your tabs in almost any way you can think of. From the settings page you can change the default tab behaviour in different situations.
If you’re on a lookout for a new laptop and are conducting an extensive product comparison, it can often get a bit crowded with many tabs open at the same time. In this case you can group the tabs with Vivaldi Tab Stack feature.
Modifying the user interface
For the demanding user the customisation of the user interface is often almost as important as the actual technical features of the product. A browser is our personal tool to view the internet after all and Vivaldi does definitely deliver when it comes to customising the appearance.
First off, yes, you can use the extensions from the Chrome Web Store as Vivaldi is Chromium based.
Built in Vivaldi you have option to set a general colour theme for the browser and then tweak the separate sections.
When using Vivaldi you’ll notice that the colour schema of the tab section will change to represent the colours used on that specific page to unify the viewing experience. This happens because of the Vivaldi adaptive interface.
You can also change many other appearance settings from the browser menu.
Privacy & Security
Vivaldi takes steps to protect the users privacy by keeping trackers at bay and having a built-in ad-blocker. Furthermore, the browser has an option to sync your data between devices using an end-to-end encrypted connection.
Defaults are important. That’s why Vivaldi has out-of-the-box several search engines available for you to choose. Personally I’d prefer StartPage.com for it’s strong privacy focus.
Is Vivaldi Open Source?
The short answer is no(unfortunately).
Vivaldi is not made available under one unified open source license. …
… Vivaldi also contains third party code. Licenses for these parts can be found in the source package and in the installed browser by navigating to vivaldi://credits
Taken from Vivaldi’s support article at https://help.vivaldi.com/article/is-vivaldi-open-source/When looking at more closely on what kind of licences Vivaldi uses for their browser we can see that even though the browser is not completely Open Source it still is about 95% made with Open Source licensed code.
Vivaldi’s code consist of three layers. a) The Chromium it’s based on b) Open Source code made by Vivaldi themselves and c) some closed source pieces of code.
Vivaldi Rock Guitar
This means that roughly 92% of the browser’s code is open-source coming from Chromium, 3% is open-source coming from us and only 5% is our UI closed-source code.
As stated by Vivaldi on July 30, 2020 at https://vivaldi.com/blog/vivaldi-browser-open-source/Do I recommend using Vivaldi as your default browser?
To be short: Yes.
Vivaldi can be a great tool to boost up your productivity with its split-screen capabilities and enhanced tab management features. The possibility to modify the platform to support your individual needs doesn’t hurt either.
Give it a try a try and start you journey with Vivaldi at vivaldi.com.
Also, did you know that Vivaldi has a built in browser game at vivaldi://game/?
Angel Vivaldi at Euroblast Festival 2017 | |
Background information | |
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Born | June 13, 1985 (age 35) New Jersey, United States |
Genres | Instrumental rock, progressive metal, neoclassical metal, hard rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instruments | Guitar, bass |
Years active | 2003–present |
Associated acts | Scale the Summit, Vext, Black Market Hero |
Website | angelvivaldiofficial.com |
Angel Vivaldi (born June 13, 1985) is an American guitarist, songwriter, producer, philanthropist and environmentalist. Voted 'third best guitarist' in 2014 by Prog-Sphere,[1] he began his solo career in 2003. Vivaldi has self-released five records, Revelations, The Speed of Dark, Universal Language, Away with Words: Part 1, and Synapse. In 2015, he released a cover of Joe Satriani's 'Crystal Planet' single. Vivaldi is known for his virtuoso guitar playing style and cinematic music videos.
Early life[edit]
Born in New Jersey to an Italian-American and Puerto Rican family, Vivaldi grew up on dance music, freestyle music and Spanish music.[2] He started playing guitar at 15 and is self-taught. He cites Nirvana, Megadeth, Yngwie Malmsteen and Eric Johnson as early influences.[3] Vivaldi was strongly discouraged from becoming a musician by his family and had little support from them.[4]
Music career[edit]
Early career[edit]
Vivaldi performed live regionally for four years before recording any music (other than demos). After releasing his debut album, 'Revelations', in 2008 (which since then has been removed from all outlets), he joined Black Market Hero. He released his second EP titled The Speed of Dark in 2009 (which saw a re-recording/re-release in August 2016) and uploaded his first play-through of Acid Reign on YouTube shortly thereafter.
Vivaldi Rock Version
He competed in Guitar Player magazine's 'Guitar Superstar Competition' in 2010 with judges George Lynch and Gary Hoey.[5]
Universal Language, Vext[edit]
Released in May 2011, Vivaldi recorded Universal Language with producer Will Putney. It became a viral success following the release of two music videos for 'A Mercurian Summer' and 'A Martian Winter'. Despite critical acclaim and success, it would be four years before any extensive touring was done.
Shortly after the release of Universal Language, Tommy Vext (ex-Divine Heresy, ex-Snot, Bad Wolves) approached Vivaldi about joining his supergroup Vext which featured members of Mutiny Within. Vivaldi recorded and performed on the band's debut EP titled Impermanence. Vext was offered record deals however Vivaldi left due to not being ready to sign a contract.[6]
Away with Words and present day[edit]
2014 would see the release of Away with Words: Part 1 which was also produced by Will Putney. The songs are titled from 1 to 5 in Morse Code. This album cycle also saw two music video releases for the songs '▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄' (One) and '▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄' (Two). Vivaldi began touring in 2015 with a headlining US/Canada tour with The Algorithm. He continued to tour extensively throughout 2016, ending with co-headlining US tour with Gus G (Ozzy Osbourne, Firewind).
It was announced in 2015 that Away with Words: Part 2, a primarily acoustic release, would be put on hold to focus instead on a full album called Synapse.[7] Though the album was slated to be released in 2016, its eventual release date was October 6, 2017.
In 2017, he released the album Synapse.
Philanthropic work[edit]
Vivaldi participated in the annual Jemfest event held in Orlando, Florida. Its aim was to raise money for Steve Vai's Make A Noise Foundation. Vivaldi performed in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2010 which featured a masterclass from Steve Vai.
Following the events of the 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting, Vivaldi broadcast a six-hour live stream to raise funds for the victims and their families.[8]
After losing his friend to ALS in 2014, Vivaldi launched a live broadcast with Chris Letchford of Scale the Summit called 'Shred for ALS', raising money for ALS research at the ALS Therapy Development Institute.
He has also spoken out as a gay man in support of the LGBT community.[9]
He practices meditation stating that it helps with getting focused while on tour or in the studio.[10][11]
Influences[edit]
Vivaldi holds Kurt Cobain as one of his biggest inspirations to picking up the guitar.[12] Today his influences include Carmen Miranda, Kaki King, Jean Luc Ponty, Evergrey, Misery Signals, Parkway Drive and Mattias Eklundh.[13]
Equipment[edit]
Vivaldi Rock Cover
Vivaldi had been a long-time user of seven string Ibanez guitars, primarily an RG7 called 'Dorothy'. He can be seen using various Ibanez 7-strings throughout his videos, but he records and performs mainly with 'Dorothy'.
Vivaldi Rock Music
He uses Mesa Boogieamps, Fractal Audio Axe FX 2 XL and DiMarzio pickups.[14]
In 2018 Vivaldi was endorsed by guitar manufacturer Charvel, which made him a seven string variant of their 'DK-24' as a signature model.[15]
Discography[edit]
Angel Vivaldi[edit]
- Revelations (2008)
- The Speed of Dark [EP] (2009)
- Universal Language [EP] (2011)
- Away with Words: Part 1 [EP] (2014)
- Crystal Planet (digital single) feat. Dan Sugarman (2015)
- The Speed of Dark: Revisited [EP] (2016)
- Synapse (2017)
- Wave of Synergy (digital single) feat. Andy James (2018)
- Triple Helix (digital single) feat. Cole Rolland (2019)
Vext[edit]
- Impermanence [EP] (2012)
Vivaldi Rock Youtube
Band members[edit]
- Angel Vivaldi – lead guitar (2003–present)
- Jason Tarantino – rhythm guitar (2009–present)
- Bill Fore – drums (2010–present)
Former members[edit]
- Jake Skylyr – bass (2007–2017)
Concert tours[edit]
- Touring You Apart, 2015 – Angel Vivaldi, The Algorithm, Save Us from the Archon
- The Shape of Color Tour, 2015 – Intervals, Plini, Angel Vivaldi, Save Us from the Archon
- Operation Domination, 2016 – Angel Vivaldi, Gus G
- The Wave of Synergy European Tour, 2017 – Angel Vivaldi, Andy James, The Fine Constant
- The Guitar Collective, 2017 – Angel Vivaldi, Andy James, Scale the Summit
- Melodic Decadence Tour, 2018 – Angel Vivaldi, Hyvmine, Day of Reckoning
- The Guitar Collective, 2018 – Angel Vivaldi, Nita Strauss, Jacky Vincent
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- ^AF GM (October 5, 2012). 'AFGM: The Martian Contact: An Interview with Angel Vivaldi'. Afgallaghermusic.blogspot.com. Retrieved December 30, 2016.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
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- ^'Orlando Shootings Fundraiser'. YouTube. June 12, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2016.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^'Listen Up: Metal guitar instrumentalist Angel Vivaldi plays Drunk Horse Pub | Weekender'. fayobserver.com. November 4, 2015. Retrieved December 30, 2016.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^'» In Conversation With 'InstruMetal' Guitarist Extraordinaire Angel Vivaldi | Metal Assault: Interviews'. Metal Assault. November 9, 2015. Retrieved December 30, 2016.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^'AWAY WITH WORDS STUDIO DOCUMENTARY // Episode 4: Lead Guitars'. YouTube. Retrieved December 30, 2016.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^Jones, Patricia (October 30, 2015). ''Touring Me Apart': Talking life, music, and more with Angel Vivaldi'. AXS. Retrieved December 30, 2016.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^'BAH Magazine: Angel Vivaldi NAMM Interview 2016 by Talia Farber'. Bahmagz.com. Retrieved December 30, 2016.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^'Arsenal'. Angelvivaldiofficial.com. Retrieved December 30, 2016.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^'Angel Vivaldi'. Charvel blog. Retrieved February 8, 2018.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)