Audio Plugins
Everything published on Viyolens under Audio Plugins — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Soundtoys: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying the wrong bit of this range, or more of it than you need, is an easy way to waste a budget. Here's how to actually decide.
Common Fabfilter Mistakes to Avoid
None of these are stupid mistakes — they're easy traps built into how genuinely capable this stuff is. Here's how to avoid them.
Fabfilter Explained: Features, Types and Tips
From the curved EQ line to the neon compressor meters, FabFilter has become a mixing-room staple. Here's what the range actually does.
The Best Fabfilters for the Money
There's no single 'best' FabFilter plug-in — only the best one for the job in front of you. Here's an honest pick for each task.
Fabfilter for Beginners: A Complete Guide
FabFilter can look technical from the outside, but it's built to be learned by ear, gently, one plug-in at a time.
Fabfilter: A Complete Buyer's Guide
FabFilter's a safe bet, but the catalogue's bigger than people think. Here's how to actually decide what to buy first.
Soundtoys for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Overwhelmed by the knobs on your first Soundtoys plugin? Here's a calm, structured way through your first sessions.
The Best Soundtoys for the Money
Some names in this catalogue change how you mix. Others are lovely but niche. Here's the honest, value-first breakdown.
Soundtoys Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Soundtoys builds effects meant to be heard, not hidden. Here's what the range actually includes and how the pieces fit together.
Plugin Alliance for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Over 200 plug-ins and no idea where to start? Here's the calm version: one problem, one plug-in, no overspending.
Common Soundtoys Mistakes to Avoid
Soundtoys plugins are brilliant right up until they aren't. Here are the habits that trip people up, and how to fix each one.
Plugin Alliance: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Subscription or one-off purchase? Here's how to actually decide, plus the checklist worth running through before you buy anything.
