Beginners Guide
Everything published on Viyolens under Beginners Guide — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Tenor Ukulele for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Getting started on the ukulele is easier than most instruments — here is everything a new player needs to know in one practical guide.
Audio Technica At2020 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The AT2020 has a few more requirements than a dynamic mic — but once you understand phantom power and side-address orientation, everything else falls into place.
Allen and Heath Sq5 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to the SQ-5? This guide covers layer organisation, gain structure, routing, on-board FX and tablet control in a logical order.
4 String Bass Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The 4 string bass is the backbone of popular music — this guide explains its construction, the types available, and what actually matters when choosing and playing one.
Word Clock for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Word clock is the timing reference that keeps digital audio devices in step. This guide explains what it is, how to set it up, and whether you actually need extra hardware.
Integrated Amplifier for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to hi-fi? Here is how a stereo amplifier works, what connects where, and how to get everything up and running without the jargon.
4 String Bass: A Complete Buyer's Guide
From scale length and pickup type to budget tiers and where to buy — this buyer's guide tells you exactly what matters when choosing a bass and what the marketing won't tell you.
Instrument Insurance for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Instrument insurance can feel like a problem for later — until something goes wrong. This plain-English guide explains what you actually need to know to get started.
Washburn Acoustic Guitar Explained: Features, Types and Tips
One of America's oldest guitar brands, Washburn has built a reputation for solid-top acoustics at competitive prices. This guide explains the key models, tonewoods and what sets them apart.
Short Scale Electric Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Getting a good sound out of your first bass starts well before you learn your first note — here is what every beginner needs to know.
Direct Drive Turntable for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A direct drive turntable is a precision instrument that rewards careful setup — here's everything a first-time owner needs to know to get it right from the start.
Antares Autotune for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Pitch correction is not complicated once someone explains what each bit does — here is the beginner-friendly version, covering only what you actually need to know.
4 String Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The 4 string bass is one of the most accessible electric instruments to start on — this beginner's guide takes you from your very first note to playing real bass lines, step by step.
Ambient Drone for Newcomers: Where to Start
Coming to the genre for the first time? Here is how to approach it, what to listen to first, and how to get past the initial strangeness.
Roland Synthesizer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Roland synthesizers reward patient, curious beginners — here is where to start and what to explore first.
Guitar Pickups Humbucker for Beginners: A Complete Guide
If someone's mentioned humbuckers and you're not sure what they are, this guide explains everything a beginner actually needs to know — clearly, without the gear-geek jargon.
A Beginner's Guide to Punk Music
Punk music isn't one thing — but there's a clear framework that connects the Ramones, The Clash, Black Flag and Green Day. Here's the beginner's guide to how it all fits together.
Serum Plugin for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Never opened Serum before? This guide walks through the interface, how wavetable synthesis works and how to build a first working patch in six steps.
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4 String Bass
<h2>The standard choice for many bassists</h2><p>A 4 string bass remains the most familiar and widely used electric bass...
Antares Autotune
<h2>Pitch correction for modern vocals</h2><p>Antares Auto-Tune is a leading vocal tuning tool used to correct pitch, sh...
Audio Technica At2020
<h2>Compact Vocal Performance</h2><p>The audio technica at2020 category is a strong choice for creators building a first...
Roland Synthesizer
<h2>Sound design and performance</h2><p>A Roland synthesizer is designed for musicians who want access to electronic ton...
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Serum Plugin
<h2>Modern Synth Software for Producers</h2><p>A Serum plugin gives musicians access to the famous wavetable engine in a...
Tenor Ukulele
<h2>Tenor ukulele features</h2><p>The tenor ukulele offers a bigger voice than soprano and concert models, with more roo...
Washburn Acoustic Guitar
<h2>Washburn acoustic character</h2><p>A Washburn acoustic guitar is a strong choice for players who want dependable cra...
Word Clock
<h2>Keep digital audio devices in sync</h2><p>Word clock is used to synchronise digital audio equipment so all devices r...
