Buying Guide
Everything published on Viyolens under Buying Guide — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Drum Vst: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Ready to buy a drum VST? Learn which specs matter, how to compare options, and where hidden costs hide before you spend money.
Guild Guitar Company: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a Guild isn't as simple as picking a model number. Here's how the brand's complicated history affects what you're comparing.
The Best Patch Cables for the Money
No made-up ranking, just the honest pick — the best patch cables for a tight pedalboard, passive tone, a studio patchbay, or life on the road.
Sitar Electric: A Complete Buyer's Guide
An electric sitar bridges traditional Indian classical music with modern amplification. This guide covers electric sitar types, pickup systems, price ranges, and practical buying advice for different...
Fender Blues Jr: A Complete Buyer's Guide
New, used or a special edition? Here's what genuinely matters before buying a Fender Blues Jr, from tube condition to which speaker you're getting.
Mpc One: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A spec sheet can seduce anyone. Here's how to work out whether the MPC One actually fits your workflow before you commit.
Esp Guitars: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Too many letters, too many series names. Here's the ESP range explained story by story, working out what actually matters for how you play.
Telecaster With Humbuckers: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Combining a Telecaster's iconic playability with humbucker tone opens up new sonic possibilities. This guide helps you understand what to look for when buying a Telecaster with humbuckers.
3 Inch Studio Monitors: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing 3 inch studio monitors requires understanding their strengths in midrange accuracy and weaknesses in bass extension. This buying guide helps you determine if compact monitors suit your needs...
Euphonium: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a euphonium well means understanding the compensating system, valve count and price tiers before you commit. This guide covers everything worth knowing before spending.
Akai: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Work out your workflow first, then check whether it's genuinely standalone — here's what matters before buying any piece of Akai gear.
Yamaha Hs7: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The Yamaha HS7 is a strong choice for a home studio monitor, but there are a few things worth knowing before you buy — this guide covers all of them.
The Best Audio Technica Headphones for the Money
From the everyday ATH-M50x to the new open-back R-Series, here are the Audio-Technica headphones actually worth your money by use case.
Sibelius: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Sibelius comes in three editions with one name — here's exactly how to work out which one is worth your money.
Sennheiser Microphone Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Dynamic, condenser, shotgun, USB or wireless — here's what the Sennheiser range actually covers and how the main families differ.
X Touch: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Before you spend anything on an X-Touch, here's exactly what to check on compatibility, size and budget.
Casio CT-S1: A Complete Buyer’s Guide
Most portable keyboards shout about how much they do. The CT-S1 sits there doing almost none of it, on purpose — and whether that suits you is the whole decision.
Orange 20 Rt: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Cheap and characterful isn't automatically right for you — here's whether an Orange Crush 20RT actually matches what you need.
Reflection Filter: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Shopping for a reflection filter? Learn the key specs that matter, how price tiers compare, what to check before buying, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
808 Vst: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The right 808 VST transforms your bass production capabilities. Discover how to evaluate options, assess sound quality, and invest in tools that deliver authentic, professional 808 tones.
No.Tom Guitars: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying vintage or used is different from buying new off the wall. Here is exactly what to check, and what to ask, before you spend a penny at No.Tom Guitars.
Common Moog Mistakes to Avoid
Avoid the common Moog synthesizer mistakes that waste money and frustrate learning. Learn from others' errors and make smarter choices.
Behringer Touch: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Let's work through this sensibly: which Behringer X-Touch model actually fits your setup, your software and your desk.
The Complete Guide to Selling Piano
Selling a piano requires understanding market value, proper preparation, and strategic marketing. Learn how to assess your piano's worth, present it effectively, and navigate the sales process for a f...
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Classic single-cut electrics with thick tone, long sustain and strong appeal for rock, blues and lead players.
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High-performance electric guitars with fast playability, strong output and a bold look suited to rock and metal.
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Fender guitars and related instruments trusted for classic design, tone and versatility.
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Fender Stratocaster
The fender stratocaster is a versatile electric guitar known for bright tones, comfort and wide genre appeal.
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The fender telecaster delivers bright, punchy electric guitar tone with dependable playability for stage and studio use.
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Iconic solid-body electrics known for sustain, thick tone and a classic rock and blues feel.
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