DAW Tips
Everything published on Viyolens under DAW Tips — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Common Garageband Mistakes to Avoid
Most problems with GarageBand originate outside the software — here are the mistakes that come up repeatedly and how to prevent each one.
Construction Kits for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Construction kits are pre-built collections of loops and samples that work perfectly together. They're the fastest way for beginners to make professional-sounding tracks without deep production knowle...
The Ultimate Guide to Delay Plugin
A delay plugin is one of the most versatile effects in music production, creating rhythmic repeats and spatial depth. Master the essential controls and learn practical applications.
How to Set Up and Use Serum Presets
Installing Serum presets requires placing .fxp files and any associated wavetables in the correct folders on your drive. Here is the full process from download to browsable preset library.
Common Serum Presets Mistakes to Avoid
Most problems with Serum presets come from predictable errors in installation, use, and expectation. Here is what those mistakes are and how each one is fixed.
The Best Garagebands for the Money
GarageBand includes tools many users never discover — here are the features that make the biggest difference to what you can produce.
Common Ableton Mistakes to Avoid
Loop-only producers, browser-ignorers, CPU-crashers — the four most common avoidable mistakes in Live, with specific fixes for each.
Common Ace Studio Mistakes to Avoid
Most AI vocal synthesis problems come from the same handful of mistakes. Here's what they are and how to fix them.
Common Midi Keyboard Mistakes to Avoid
A MIDI keyboard is relatively simple — but the mistakes are predictable. Katherine explains what goes wrong and how to avoid it.
Common Reason Mistakes to Avoid
Most early mistakes come from under-using the rack — fixed templates, untouched CV routing and an unexplored rear panel are the four most common errors for new users.
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Ableton
Ableton software for production, sound design and live performance, ideal for electronic musicians, DJs and modern studi...
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Ace Studio
ACE Studio tools help producers create, edit and refine vocal ideas for songwriting, demos and contemporary music produc...
Construction Kits
Construction kits provide ready-made loops and stems to speed up songwriting and arrangement.
Delay Plugin
Explore delay plugins for echoes, rhythmic repeats and spatial effects that add depth and character to mixes.
GarageBand
garageband is an easy Mac music-making app for recording, arranging and producing songs and demos.
MIDI Keyboard
Compact or full-size controllers for software instruments, hardware synths and production workflows in studio or live se...
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Reason
Reason is a creative DAW with a rack-style workflow for sound design, beat-making, songwriting and production.
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Serum Presets
Serum presets speed up production with ready-made basses, leads, pads and effects for quick inspiration and workflow.
