Beginner Guide
Everything published on Viyolens under Beginner Guide — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Sire Bass Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Sire's bass range rewards beginners who take a methodical approach. This guide covers model selection, a step-by-step setup process, and the key things to understand before your first session.
Cabasa Instrument for Beginners: A Complete Guide
It looks simple, but a cabasa has a real technique underneath. Here's the honest, beginner-friendly way to actually learn it.
Guitar Hanger Hercules for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New guitar owner wondering about wall storage? This beginner's guide to Hercules hangers covers types, installation, safety, and why quality matters.
Dj Equipment Explained: Features, Types and Tips
DJ equipment is built around four core functions: playing music, mixing sources, monitoring your mix, and amplifying sound. Whether you're starting out or upgrading a club rig, understanding your opti...
Fender Guitar Tuners for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A comprehensive beginner's guide to Fender guitar tuners. Understand different tuner types, learn proper tuning technique, and develop perfect intonation habits.
Effects Module Eurorack for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Adding effects modules to Eurorack doesn't need to be daunting. This beginner's guide covers the easiest effects to start with, practical setup advice, and how to avoid expensive mistakes when expandi...
Cool Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A cool guitar isn't just playable—it's motivational. This guide helps beginners find instruments that excite them, at prices that don't break the bank, proving cool and beginner-friendly go hand in ha...
Pedalboard Isolated Power Supply for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Tired of hum and buzz from your guitar pedals? A pedalboard isolated power supply solves this problem. This beginner's guide explains what they do, how to choose one for your setup, and how to install...
4 Channel Audio Interface for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting your first home recording setup doesn't have to be overwhelming. This beginner-friendly guide walks you through choosing a 4 channel audio interface, explains key specs, and helps you avoid c...
Ebm for Newcomers: Where to Start
Emma cuts the intimidation out of getting into EBM: three tracks to start with tonight, and a fortnight-long plan for what comes next.
Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Confused by large diaphragm condenser mics? This beginner's guide explains what they are, why they're perfect for home recording, key specs to understand, and how to pick your first.
Vocal Remover for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Vocal removers are easier to use than ever — here's everything a complete beginner needs to know to get a clean backing track on the first attempt.
Envelope Module for Beginners: A Complete Guide
An envelope module controls how a sound evolves over time. Learn what ADSR means, why envelopes are essential, and how to choose your first module.
Spectrasonics Keyscape for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A beginner-friendly introduction to Spectrasonics Keyscape, covering setup, essential controls, practical first steps, and common mistakes to avoid when starting with this powerful keyboard plugin.
Portable Drum Kits for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to drumming? Portable drum kits are perfect for beginners. This guide covers setup, space needs, sound quality, avoiding common mistakes, and the fastest path to enjoying real drumming practice.
Spitfire Audio for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A patient, step-by-step introduction to Spitfire Audio's libraries for anyone who has just opened their first instrument.
A Beginner's Guide to Soundtrack
Score, source music, underscore — the words can sound technical, but the ideas behind them are simple once someone walks you through them slowly.
Trace Elliot Bass Amp for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Taking your first steps into bass amplification doesn't have to be daunting. A Trace Elliot bass amp is an excellent choice for beginners, offering reliability and versatility without overwhelming com...
Future House for Newcomers: Where to Start
Skip the theory lecture. The quickest way into future house is through your ears, in a sensible order. Here's exactly where to start.
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A calm, step-by-step introduction to your first session with the Scarlett 2i2, for anyone who's never used an interface before.
Pop Music for Newcomers: Where to Start
You don't need to catch up on seventy years of pop music before you're "allowed" to enjoy it. Here's a genuinely easy way in.
Viola Bow for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A beginner's guide to selecting and caring for viola bows, covering bow characteristics, evaluation tips, common mistakes, maintenance habits, and price tier comparisons.
In Ear Monitors for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Your first in-ear monitor should be wired, simple, and easy to adjust. Learn what to ask for, how to build your mix, and what not to worry about.
Bluetooth Speaker for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Everything feels complicated until someone just explains it plainly — here's everything a beginner needs to know about Bluetooth speakers, without the jargon.
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ESP Guitars
ESP guitars for players seeking modern design, powerful tone and reliable stage performance.
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Fender Guitar
Fender guitars across electric, acoustic and hybrid designs for versatile playing.
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Fender Jaguar
Fender Jaguar guitars with offset style, short-scale comfort and distinctive tones.
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Gibson Guitars
Gibson guitars combine iconic design, strong tone and premium build quality for players, collectors and recording musici...
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Gretsch Guitars
Gretsch guitars combine heritage, style and clear tonal character for players across rock, country and roots music.
Kids Guitar
Scaled-down guitars for younger players, with comfortable sizes that make learning easier and more enjoyable.
PRS Guitars
A respected range of premium guitars known for craftsmanship, versatility and dependable performance across styles.
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Yamaha Hs5
Compact and accurate, the Yamaha HS5 is ideal for small studios, mixing, editing and critical nearfield monitoring.
