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Everything published on Viyolens under Hip-Hop Production — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.

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Boom Bap / / Jessica Morgan

The Complete Guide to Boom Bap

Discover boom bap, the foundational hip-hop production style. Learn about sampling, classic producers and how this golden-era aesthetic continues influencing modern music.

Akai Samples / / Elizabeth Carter

The Complete Guide to Akai Samples

Akai samples enable music producers to access diverse sonic textures and build complete productions efficiently. Learn how to find quality sample libraries, integrate them into your workflow, and mani...

Mpc Sampler / / Chloe Nelson

Mpc Sampler: A Complete Guide

It's not just a box that records sound — it's an entire workflow. Here's what an MPC sampler actually does, where it came from, and why producers still reach for it.

Serato Sample / / Lucy Edwards

The Complete Guide to Serato Sample

Serato Sample brings professional sampling to producers of all levels. Learn how this intuitive plugin transforms audio into instruments and accelerates beat-making and sound design workflows.

Akai Mpc / / Katherine Reed

A Guide to Akai Mpc

Since 1988 the Akai MPC has gone from a boxy 12-bit sampler to a full standalone production system. Here's the story and the technology behind it.

Drum Machine 808 / / Sophie Clarke

The Complete Guide to Drum Machine 808

The drum machine 808 remains culturally iconic and sonically relevant in modern production. Discover why producers continue choosing this legendary instrument for hip-hop, electronic and contemporary...

Audio Sampler / / Lucy Edwards

The Complete Guide to Audio Sampler

An audio sampler records and manipulates sounds into musical building blocks. Discover sampling fundamentals, best practices, and which audio sampler suits your production.

Roland 808s / / Charlotte Bennett

The Complete Guide to Roland 808S

The Roland 808s drum machine revolutionized music production. Discover why this legendary instrument remains essential to contemporary producers.

808 VST / / Hannah Roberts

808 Vst for Beginners: A Complete Guide

An 808 VST is simpler to use than you might think. This beginner's guide covers setup, basic controls and how to make your 808 sound professional in your first tracks.

Mpc 2000 / / Emily Foster

The Complete Guide to Mpc 2000

The Akai MPC2000 is a drum machine and beat-making workstation that shaped modern hip-hop production. Released in the late 1990s, it brought professional beat-making to affordable, portable hardware.

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