Beat Making
Everything published on Viyolens under Beat Making — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Best Looper Studios for the Money
Not a ranking — a straight, situation-by-situation guide to which looper setup actually earns its keep.
The Complete Guide to Sampler Drum Pad
Sampler drum pads trigger pre-recorded sounds through pressure-sensitive interfaces, essential tools for beat makers, producers, and live performers. Understand pad types, features, and workflows.
Drum Machine 808 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The 808 drum machine is accessible to beginners yet deep enough for professionals. This guide shows you how to create your first legendary bass sounds.
Akai Samples for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Akai Samples is a beginner-friendly software sampler for music producers. Load sounds, trigger pads, make beats in minutes without technical complexity or prior experience.
The Ultimate Guide to Akai Mpk Mini
What's actually on this compact MIDI controller, how it fits into a modern setup, and where it genuinely falls short.
Akai Explained: Features, Types and Tips
From standalone MPCs to keyboard and pad controllers, here's a plain-English guide to what Akai actually makes and how the families differ.
The Complete Guide to Ones Twos
The ones and twos is the fundamental drum pattern that drives modern music production across all genres.
Akai Mpc One: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The Akai MPC One is affordable, portable, and powerful. This buying guide helps you decide if it suits your production workflow.
Mpc Live 3 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The MPC workflow is built around sequences and programs, not a linear timeline. Here's how to get through your first session without confusion.
The Complete Guide to Akai Mpc Live 3
The Akai MPC Live 3 is a professional standalone beat-making and production instrument, ideal for hip-hop producers, DJs and beatmakers seeking portable creative control.
The Complete Guide to Drum And Rhythm Machine
Drum and rhythm machines have evolved from simple beat makers into sophisticated production instruments. This guide explores how these machines work, different styles and how to select one that serves...
The Complete Guide to Akai Samples
Akai samples enable music producers to access diverse sonic textures and build complete productions efficiently. Learn how to find quality sample libraries, integrate them into your workflow, and mani...
Common Akai Mpc Sample Mistakes to Avoid
The same handful of slip-ups trip up nearly everyone new to the MPC Sample. Here's what to watch for, and the easy habits that fix each one.
Pad Novation: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Novation Pad controllers come in multiple models at different price points. This guide helps you choose the right model based on your DAW, budget, and whether you need pads only or keyboard too.
Fl Studio: A Complete Buyer's Guide
FL Studio comes in four editions. Here's which one to buy based on your production needs and budget.
The Complete Guide to Mpc Key 37
An MPC 37-key controller offers beat makers a perfect middle ground: compact enough for tight studios and live use, yet spacious enough for expressive melody and chord work.
Midi Drum Pads for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Want to make beats? MIDI drum pads are the perfect entry into music production. Learn how to start creating rhythms with this beginner guide.
Akai Mpc Sample: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Before you buy the MPC Sample: who it actually suits, how it compares to the bigger MPCs, and what you'll want to budget for alongside it.
Finger Drumming Pad: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selecting a finger drumming pad involves understanding pad response, build quality and connectivity. This guide covers price tiers, essential features and what to look for when testing before you buy.
The Complete Guide to Akai Mpc One
The Akai MPC One brings legendary MPC workflow to beat-makers and producers at an accessible price. Explore sampling, sequencing, build quality, and why this instrument is perfect for anyone serious a...
Everything You Need to Know About Fl Loop Packs
Loop packs provide pre-recorded musical elements that accelerate production. Discover how to use loops effectively, find quality packs, and combine them with original ideas.
Mpc Akai 2000 Xl for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Got your first Akai MPC2000 XL? Learn how to set it up, program your first beats, sample sounds, and avoid beginner mistakes in beat-making.
One Shot Samples for Beginners: A Complete Guide
One-shot samples are individual, unlooped sounds you layer to build custom arrangements. Learn how to find them, use them, and avoid the common mistakes.
Roland Samplers: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A buyer's guide to Roland samplers—from affordable SP-404 to production workstations. Understand workflow, storage, and what each model is built for.
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Akai
akai covers creative controllers and music gear for producers, performers and studio-based musicians.
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Akai Mpk Mini
The akai mpk mini is a compact controller keyboard for beat making, software control and portable studio work.
Beat Making Software
Beat making software helps producers programme drums, sequence loops and build rhythm-led tracks quickly.
FL Studio
FL Studio is a popular DAW for beat-making, MIDI production, recording and creative electronic music workflows.
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Groovebox
All-in-one production tools for beat-making, sequencing and hands-on electronic performance.
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MIDI Pad Controller
Pad-based controllers for beat-making, clip launching and expressive hands-on control in production or performance.
Novation MIDI Keyboard
Reliable MIDI keyboards for production, virtual instruments and hands-on DAW control in UK studios.
Pad Controller
Tactile pad controllers for beat making, sample triggering and hands-on DAW performance in studio or live setups.
