Beat Making
Everything published on Viyolens under Beat Making — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Looper Studio Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Record, repeat, overdub — here's how looping actually works, the shapes it comes in, and the terms worth knowing before you start.
The Complete Guide to Digital Drum Pads
Digital drum pads enable drummers and producers to trigger samples and control synthesisers with precision and expressiveness, offering unparalleled creative flexibility in both studio and live contex...
Groovebox for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A wall of buttons with no obvious starting point? Here's a simple, encouraging path to your very first finished groovebox pattern.
Common Groovebox Mistakes to Avoid
None of these groovebox mistakes are complicated to fix — they just need pointing out once, before they cost you a genuinely good idea.
Everything You Need to Know About Mpc Xl
The MPC XL is Akai's flagship standalone production controller. Here's what it does, how its platform works and where it fits among the other models in the range.
Drum Synth for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to drum synths? This guide covers first-day setup, creating simple patterns, velocity control, and a week-long practice plan for beginners.
Simple Beat Making Software Free: A Complete Guide
Beat making software lets you create professional-quality beats on a laptop. This guide covers free options, industry-standard tools, key features to look for, and how to get started immediately.
The Best Sp 404s for the Money
Four genuinely different generations share one name. Here's which SP-404 actually suits your budget and the way you actually work.
The Complete Guide to Drumming Pad
A drumming pad transforms beat-making with velocity-sensitive triggers that replace mouse clicks with tactile, expressive control. Perfect for producers and electronic musicians.
A Beginner's Guide to Lo Fi Music
Lo-fi music is one of the internet's most-listened-to sounds, and one of the most loosely defined. Here's what the term actually means and where it began.
Drum Machine: A Complete Buyer's Guide
From entry-level software to high-end hardware — what to consider at each budget, which models stand out, and how to avoid buying more than you actually need.
Mpc Live 3 Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The MPC Live 3 is a genuinely different animal from the Live II — more processing power, 3D pad sensing and a proper standalone workflow without a laptop.
The Complete Guide to 808 Beat Machine
The 808 beat machine remains essential for hip-hop, trap and electronic production. This guide covers hardware machines, software emulations and creative techniques.
Mpc 2000 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The Akai MPC 2000 is accessible beat-making hardware perfect for beginners. This guide covers core concepts, your first hour, common mistakes, and the learning curve so you build confidence and start...
The Complete Guide to Midi Control Pad
A MIDI control pad transforms digital music production into hands-on performance. This guide explains what they do, how to choose one for your needs, and how to get the most from it.
The Complete Guide to Roland Sampler 404
The Roland sampler 404 is a legendary portable sampling device that has shaped hip-hop production and electronic music for over two decades through hands-on creative control.
Behringer Drum Machine for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Behringer drum machine beginner guide: unbox, set up, create your first beat quickly, and enjoy making music without overwhelming complexity.
Fl Studio Explained: Features, Types and Tips
FL Studio is one of the most popular DAWs for beat production and electronic music. Here's how it's structured and what it does well.
Everything You Need to Know About Novation Midi Keyboard 49
Novation MIDI keyboards combine excellent playability with deep DAW integration. Discover which model suits your production needs and creative vision.
The Complete Guide to Pad Midi
Pad MIDI controllers provide intuitive interfaces for triggering sounds and controlling parameters in modern music production. Essential tools for hip-hop, electronic and experimental music creation.
Everything You Need to Know About Hori Pad Switch Controller
Pad controllers enable expressive beat-making and performance-based music production. Discover how to choose the right model for your creative style.
Sp 404 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The pads and the menus look intimidating from the outside. Here's a calm, step-by-step start with the SP-404 for a genuine first-timer.
The Complete Guide to Sp 404 Roland
The Roland SP-404 is a portable sampler that made beat-making accessible. Learn its workflow, why producers love it, and what makes it still relevant.
Roland Rhythm Machine for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Roland rhythm machine beginner guide: power on, load patterns, create beats in minutes, and enjoy music-making from your first session.
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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.
