Beatmaking
Everything published on Viyolens under Beatmaking — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Mpc Sampler: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The right MPC sampler is the one that matches how you actually work, not the longest spec sheet. Here's what to check before you buy.
The Complete Guide to Electronic Digital Drum Pad
Electronic drum pads have democratised percussion performance and production, offering unmatched versatility and silent practice capability. Whether you're a producer, drummer or live performer, disco...
The Best Mpc Samplers for the Money
There's no single best MPC sampler, only the right tier for where you're at. Here's an honest breakdown of each, no digital-crate mysticism required.
Common Beat Pad Mistakes to Avoid
Uniform velocity, oversensitive pads, overloaded patterns and poor sound selection — here are the six mistakes most beginners make and how to fix them.
Mpc One for Beginners: A Complete Guide
It looks intimidating the first time you switch it on. Here's the beginner's route in, minus the overwhelm.
Common Mpc One Mistakes to Avoid
A lost project, a mystery menu, a beat that won't sound right — most MPC One horror stories are completely avoidable.
Mpc Sampler for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Forget chopping breaks and building whole tracks for now. Here's exactly how to record one clean sample and get it playing confidently from a single pad.
Mpc Sampler: A Complete Guide
It's not just a box that records sound — it's an entire workflow. Here's what an MPC sampler actually does, where it came from, and why producers still reach for it.
Everything You Need to Know About Samples Pack Free
Free sample packs provide professional-quality sounds at no cost to producers and musicians. This guide covers sourcing, evaluating and using samples effectively.
Beat Pad: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Standalone vs controller, pad size, sequencer depth and bundled software — here's how to work through the key decisions before buying.
The Ultimate Guide to Mpc One
No laptop, no plugins loading, just pads, a screen and a beat. Here's what Akai's standalone workstation actually offers.
Beat Pad Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Velocity-sensitive pads, MIDI connectivity and a built-in or software-driven sound engine — here's how a beat pad works and what distinguishes the main formats.
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Beat Pad
A beat pad gives hands-on control for triggering samples, programming rhythms and performing expressive electronic beats...
Electronic Digital Drum Pad
Find an electronic digital drum pad for portable practice, sample triggering and flexible studio or live performance use...
Free Sample Packs
Free sample packs give producers loops, one-shots and textures for quick, budget-friendly music making.
Mpc One
A compact all-in-one MPC for sampling, sequencing and beat-making in the studio or on stage.
Mpc Sampler
Hardware sampling tools for chopping, sequencing and performing beats with fast hands-on control.
