Gain Staging
Everything published on Viyolens under Gain Staging — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Sound System for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A mixer and a couple of speakers looks daunting the first time. Here's the plain-spoken beginner's version of what's actually going on.
How to Set Up and Use Powered Amps
Get the order wrong and you'll hear about it — the correct, step-by-step way to wire up and power on an amp safely.
Common Behringer X32 Mistakes to Avoid
The same handful of avoidable habits catch out engineers on a Behringer X32 at every experience level. Here's what to check before it costs you a gig.
How to Set Up and Use Pioneer Dj Decks
From wiring to your first blend, here is the proper order for setting up Pioneer DJ decks, preparing a rekordbox USB, getting your gain staging right and fixing the setup problems that trip up newcome...
Multitrack Recorder for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A multitrack recorder lets you record each part separately and mix them together — this complete beginner's guide covers setup, gain staging, overdubbing and your first mix.
Common Dj Set Mistakes to Avoid
Most rough DJ sets aren't wrecked by bad music taste — they're wrecked by the same handful of avoidable habits. Here's what to fix.
Common Rode Microphone Mistakes to Avoid
When recordings sound bad, the problem is almost always something other than the microphone. Sophie identifies the real issues and what to do instead.
Preamp Amp for Beginners: A Complete Guide
You do not need a rack of gear to try a preamp amp setup. One pedal and the amp you already own is a perfectly complete place to start.
Behringer X32 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Loads of knobs, one job underneath. A calm, step-by-step way into your first mix on a Behringer X32, no jargon required.
Zoom H6 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
It looks more complicated than it is. Here's a calm, step-by-step start with the Zoom H6, gain and all, for someone who's never used one before.
Common Mic to Xlr Mistakes to Avoid
The seven predictable mistakes that turn a good microphone into a noisy or silent one, and the simple fixes for each.
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