Beginner Guide
Everything published on Viyolens under Beginner Guide — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Keyscape for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Keyscape beginner guide: install confidently, understand the interface, find great sounds quickly, and enjoy making music without overwhelm.
Vox Ac30 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Two channels, a couple of knobs and a reputation to live up to — here's the jargon-free way to get comfortable with your first Vox AC30.
Denon Cdj for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A Denon CDJ looks intimidating at first, but the basics are straightforward. This beginner's guide walks you through playing your first track and steers you clear of common early mistakes.
Singing Mic for Beginners: A Complete Guide
You don't need every spec on the box to get a decent result from your first singing mic. Here's what actually matters when you're starting out.
Vinyl Cleaner Kit for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Joseph Taylor's reassuring starting point for anyone new to vinyl: the bare minimum a vinyl cleaner kit needs to include, and what can safely wait.
Prs Amplifiers for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Just got your first PRS amplifier? Learn how to set it up properly, dial in great tones, and build confidence with our beginner-friendly guide to PRS amps.
Thrash Metal for Newcomers: Where to Start
You don't need the forty years of history first. Five good records, played in the right order, and a bit of patience will do the job.
Akai Mpk Mini for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The one idea that unlocks everything about a MIDI controller, plus a patient, step-by-step first setup.
Vibraphone for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A gentle, step-by-step start on the vibraphone: your first bars, mallet grip, pedal control and simple early exercises.
Guild Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting bass with a Guild guitar? This beginner's guide covers initial setup, posture, technique foundation, and a realistic first-month practice routine to build confidence.
Marshall Acoustic Amps for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Thinking about buying your first Marshall acoustic amplifier? If you've been playing acoustic guitar unplugged and want to step up to amplification, you might feel a bit uncertain about what to look f...
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.
Common Kids Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
Most 'why won't my kid practise' problems trace back to the guitar, not the child. Here are the avoidable mistakes I see most, and the fixes that actually work.
Native Instruments Midi Keyboard for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A Native Instruments MIDI keyboard opens the door to music production. This beginner's guide covers setup, basic controls, and how to make your first sounds without confusion.
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.
Touch Sensitive Keys Keyboard for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Touch sensitive keys keyboard instruments respond to how hard you press—just like a real piano. This guide explains why this matters for beginners and how to use it.
Acoustic and Electric for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Everyone's got an opinion on which to buy first, most of it unhelpful. Here's the honest, no-hype version to actually get you started.
Behringer Wing for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Staring at a Behringer Wing for the first time? Here's the calm, step-by-step version of your first session on it.
Common Baritone Ukulele Mistakes to Avoid
The small, easily-fixed misunderstandings that trip up an awful lot of new baritone ukulele players, said gently but plainly.
Behringer Pa System for Beginners: A Complete Guide
If you're thinking about getting into live sound reinforcement for the first time, a Behringer PA system might be your perfect entry point. This guide walks you through everything you need to know.
Earthquaker Devices Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Premium pedals confuse beginners, but Earthquaker Devices offers intuitive, inspiring effects. This guide shows which models to buy first and why quality matters.
Tc Electronic Delay for Beginners: A Complete Guide
TC Electronic delay pedals offer sophisticated effects with beginner-friendly operation. Our guide covers how delay works, setup, first steps, and creative sound design.
Vital for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The Vital synth looks busy the first time you open it. Here's a calm, step-by-step way in, ending with your very first patch built from nothing.
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