Electronic Music
Everything published on Viyolens under Electronic Music — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
String Synthesizer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
String synthesizers intimidate beginners, but they're actually forgiving and rewarding. Here's how to start making gorgeous, orchestral sounds on your first day.
Analog Drum Machine: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A comprehensive guide to purchasing analog drum machines, covering sonic design, durability assessment, workflow philosophy, integration capabilities, and budget considerations.
The Best Ambient Music Songs Right Now
Not a chart, a set of tracks that have stayed essential for decades — the defining ambient music pieces worth knowing, and what to listen for in each.
Drum Machine Vst for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Nervous about drum machine VSTs? This beginner's guide walks you through your first beat step-by-step, without jargon or overwhelming detail.
The Complete Guide to Roland System One
The Roland System One delivers warm, characterful synthesis in a compact package. This guide explores its iconic sound, patch capabilities, and ideal use cases.
The Complete Guide to Itunes Chart Dance
The iTunes chart for dance music reflects genuine purchasing decisions, offering insight into what listeners value and what commercial success looks like in electronic music.
Pioneer Dj Dj Controller Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A Pioneer DJ controller bridges your DJ software and your ears, giving you hands-on control of decks, mixer and effects. Whether you're learning at home or prepping for bigger venues, understanding th...
Drum Machine Vst: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Not all drum machine VSTs are created equal. Learn how to compare options and avoid expensive mistakes when choosing yours.
The Complete Guide to Edm
EDM is a broad, globally dominant genre of synthesised, rhythmic music designed for dancefloors and festivals. Discover its subgenres, production methods and cultural significance.
A Beginner's Guide to Synthwave
A clear, logical introduction to synthwave: its sound, its 1980s roots, its breakthrough moment and its main branches.
Moog Digital Piano: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Moog digital pianos are hybrid instruments combining acoustic piano keys with synthesizer character. This buying guide evaluates whether their premium pricing is justified, common misconceptions, and...
Roland Rhythm Machine: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right Roland rhythm machine requires understanding sound quality, workflow efficiency, and features that match your production needs. This guide helps you navigate the market.
The Ultimate Guide to Sequencer Module
Sequencer modules are programmable hardware devices that manage musical patterns in electronic production. From modular synthesis to standalone workstations, these tools offer hands-on control and cre...
The Complete Guide to Happy Hardcore
Happy hardcore emerged in the early 1990s as a vibrant subgenre that fuses the relentless energy of hardcore punk with upbeat, euphoric melodies. Unlike traditional hardcore, happy hardcore embraces o...
Roland Synthesizer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Roland makes an enormous range of instruments — here is how to work out which one is actually right for you.
Moog Digital Piano for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Moog digital pianos are more accessible to beginners than you might think. This guide walks you through setup, preset exploration, touch sensitivity, and building confidence with your new instrument.
Synthesizer Keys for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Synthesizer keys might seem complex, but they're genuinely beginner-friendly. Our guide covers getting started, learning without theory overload, and building confidence fast.
The Complete Guide to Moog Synthesizer Keyboard
Moog synthesizer keyboards define electronic music with distinctive warmth and hands-on sound design. Discover why musicians choose Moog and which model suits your needs.
A Beginner's Guide to Synth Pop
That icy melody, that robotic-but-danceable pulse — here's what actually makes a song synth-pop, and where the sound came from.
Brass Trombone For Sale for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Choosing your first synth doesn't need to be complicated. This guide explains synth types, what specs matter, and how to avoid common beginner mistakes.
The Complete Guide to Analogue Synths
Analogue synthesisers generate sound through voltage-controlled electronics, offering distinctive warmth and hands-on control unmatched by digital alternatives.
The Complete Guide to Sampler Drum Pad
Sampler drum pads trigger pre-recorded sounds through pressure-sensitive interfaces, essential tools for beat makers, producers, and live performers. Understand pad types, features, and workflows.
A Beginner's Guide to Vaporwave
A patient, no-pressure introduction to vaporwave: what it actually sounds like, where it came from, and a sensible way to start listening.
A Beginner's Guide to Techno Music
A clear, patient walkthrough of what techno music actually is, what to listen for, and how it differs from the genres it gets confused with.
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Analog Synthesizer
Analog synthesizers for creative sound design, live performance and distinctive hardware-based music production.
Arturia Minifreak
Arturia Minifreak is a compact hybrid synth keyboard for creative sound design, live use and electronic production.
Behringer Td-3
Behringer TD-3 is a compact acid bass synth and sequencer built for punchy lines and electronic performance.
Korg Synthesizer
Korg synthesizers combine expressive sound design with practical control for stage, studio and creative work.
MIDI Keyboard
Compact or full-size controllers for software instruments, hardware synths and production workflows in studio or live se...
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Moog
Discover Moog instruments for expressive analogue synthesis, hands-on control and unmistakable classic sound.
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Moog Matriarch
Shop Moog Matriarch instruments for semi-modular analogue synthesis, expressive control and bold performance sound.
Synthesizer
Find a synthesizer for studio sound design, live performance and electronic music, from classic analogue tones to versat...
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