Common Mistakes
Everything published on Viyolens under Common Mistakes — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Common Gretsch Falcon Mistakes to Avoid
The mistakes I've watched genuinely enthusiastic buyers make, over and over, and the simple fix for each one.
Common Yamaha Studio Monitors Mistakes to Avoid
Most problems with HS monitors come from setup and usage errors rather than hardware. Here are the mistakes worth understanding before they become problems.
Common Vocal Remover Mistakes to Avoid
Poor vocal remover results are usually down to avoidable habits, not tool limitations — here are the eight mistakes most worth fixing.
Common Moog Muse Mistakes to Avoid
None of these Moog Muse mistakes are complicated to fix — they just need pointing out once, and then you'll never make them again.
Common Childs Electric Drum Kit Mistakes to Avoid
Most disappointment with a child's kit comes down to a handful of ordinary, avoidable choices. Here's what actually goes wrong, and how to fix it.
Common Pedal Steel Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
The mistakes I've watched enthusiastic new players make over and over, and the simple fix for each one.
Common Djembe Mistakes to Avoid
The most common beginner mistakes on djembe: tight grip, inconsistent hand position, poor posture, rushing patterns, irregular practice, and how to recognise and correct each one.
Common Simply Piano Mistakes to Avoid
The easy-to-fall-into habits that stop beginners getting the full benefit of Simply Piano, and how to fix each one.
Common Epiphone Mistakes to Avoid
Most playability problems on a budget guitar come down to four correctable issues — setup, strings, neck relief and gain setting. Here is how to address each one.
Common Djembes Drums Mistakes to Avoid
The avoidable mistakes that trip up most djembe owners, from rushed tuning to bad storage, and the simple fix for each one.
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.
Common Music Man Mistakes to Avoid
The same handful of avoidable mistakes come round again and again with this brand. Here's how to skip learning them the expensive way.
Common Rcf Audio Speakers Mistakes to Avoid
Most disappointment traces back to setup habits, not the gear. Here's what actually goes wrong with RCF speakers, and the fix for each.
Common Agogo Bells Mistakes to Avoid
The same handful of habits explain most problems with agogo bells. Here are six specific mistakes, why they happen, and the quick fix for each.
Common Hammond Keyboards Mistakes to Avoid
Most of these mistakes aren't about talent — they're habits nobody explains up front. Here are the ones worth fixing first.
Common Yamaha Piano Mistakes to Avoid
Most piano-buying regret isn't about the instrument itself — it's a detail nobody checked. Here are the mistakes that come up again and again.
Common Rode Nt1 Mistakes to Avoid
Most disappointing Rode NT1 results come down to setup, not the microphone. Here's the honest list of where owners most often trip up.
Common Hang Music Instrument Mistakes to Avoid
Small, ordinary decisions cause most handpan disappointment. Here are the mistakes I hear about most often, and the gentle fix for each.
Common Gibson Garage London Mistakes to Avoid
A few avoidable errors crop up again and again with visits to this particular venue. Here's what to check before you go.
Common Vital Synth Mistakes to Avoid
Common Ukulele Strings Mistakes to Avoid
Small mistakes when buying or changing strings can cost you time, money and the pleasure of playing. Here are the pitfalls to sidestep and why they matter.
Common Behringer Xr18 Mistakes to Avoid
Most Behringer XR18 problems aren't the mixer's fault. Here are the mistakes I see most often behind the desk, and how to fix each one.
Common Gibson Explorer Mistakes to Avoid
The genuinely avoidable mistakes that trip up new owners, from neck-dive to buying on badge alone.
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