Home Recording
Everything published on Viyolens under Home Recording — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Everything You Need to Know About Fender Mustang Lt25
A tiny box with a huge tonal range, or a mono practice amp with limits. Here is a clear-eyed look at what the Fender Mustang LT25 actually offers.
The Complete Guide to Silent Drum Kits
Silent drum kits offer drummers a way to practise without disturbing neighbours, using mesh heads and electronic triggering to reduce volume whilst maintaining the playing experience.
The Complete Guide to Good Vocal Mics
Learn to select the best vocal microphones for your voice and recording environment. Explore microphone types, specifications, and professional recording techniques.
Autotune for Beginners: A Complete Guide
You don't need to understand every parameter to get a good result. Here's a calm, step-by-step way into autotune for your very first session.
Mic Guitar Amp for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Understanding how to properly mic a guitar amp captures authentic tone while avoiding common beginner mistakes in recording.
Active Speakers Jbl for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Stepping into active speakers for the first time? This beginner's guide to JBL active speakers walks you through everything from room size to budget to setup, with no confusing jargon.
Acoustic Guitar Effects for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Adding effects to an acoustic guitar doesn't mean losing its natural voice. This guide explores which effects work best for beginners and how to use them with restraint.
Presonus Studio Monitors for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Setting up your first pair of studio monitors can feel intimidating. This guide walks you through choosing, setting up, and trusting PreSonus studio monitors for accurate mixing.
Studio One for Beginners: A Complete Guide
You don't need every feature to make your first recording — just the right order to do things in.
Uad Plugins for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Forget the DSP-versus-Native debate for now. Here's the honest, practical way to actually start with UAD plugins.
Rode Nt Usb Microphone for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Everything a first-time USB microphone buyer needs to know — what the Rode NT-USB is, how it works and the most common beginner mistakes to avoid.
Rode Explained: Features, Types and Tips
If you've browsed microphones for a home studio, podcast or video rig, you've bumped into Rode constantly. Here's the plain-English version of what it actually makes.
Roland Audio Interface for Beginners: A Complete Guide
If you're thinking about getting into home recording for the first time, a Roland audio interface is one of the friendliest ways to start—and you'll be recording within an afternoon.
Headphone Amp Behringer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to studio equipment? This beginner-friendly guide explains what a Behringer headphone amplifier does, why it's valuable for home studios, and how to set one up. Includes simple troubleshooting and...
Audio Interface Zoom: A Complete Guide
Zoom offers audio interfaces and standalone recorders for every budget and use case—from portable two-input models to eight-channel professional systems. Learn which Zoom audio interface fits your wor...
Reflection Filter: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Shopping for a reflection filter? Learn the key specs that matter, how price tiers compare, what to check before buying, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
Boss Drum Album: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Understanding what each BOSS drum machine actually offers — and what you will and will not miss — is the key to getting the right setup for the way you work.
The Ultimate Guide to 3 Inch Studio Monitors
3 inch studio monitors provide professional-grade monitoring in compact form, ideal for home studios and spaces with acoustic constraints.
Portable Recorder for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting with a portable recorder doesn't require technical expertise or a huge budget. This beginner's guide covers everything you need to know to confidently purchase and use your first recorder.
Rackmount Audio Interface for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A rackmount audio interface might seem intimidating if you're new to professional audio equipment. This beginner's guide demystifies rackmount audio interfaces and shows you the easiest path forward i...
Solid State Logic Interface for Beginners: A Complete Guide
An SSL interface might sound professional and intimidating, but it's actually simple to set up and use. Here's everything a beginner needs to know to start recording with one.
Zoom Mics for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to Zoom microphones? Start here. This beginner-friendly guide covers basic setup, your first recording, microphone positioning, avoiding common mistakes, and the simplest path to professional-qual...
Daw For Mac for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting music production on Mac is genuinely approachable. This beginner's guide covers DAW selection, equipment needs, and the confidence-building path from first recording to real capability.
Rode Microphone: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Rode makes a lot of products and the range can be bewildering. Katie cuts through the options and explains what to spend your money on.
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Bass Preamp
Bass preamps shape tone, gain and output for live use, recording and pedalboard-based rigs.
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Behringer Xr18
Portable digital mixer with remote control for bands, rehearsals and small venues. A compact solution for flexible live...
Electric Drum Set
Electric drum sets for quiet practice, recording and flexible playing in smaller spaces.
Fender Mustang Lt25
A compact modelling practice amp with flexible tones, easy controls and everyday portability for home players.
Positive Grid Guitar Amp
Positive Grid guitar amp models deliver smart modelling, portable design and versatile tones for modern UK players.
Reverb
Essential reverb effects for adding depth, space and atmosphere to guitar, vocals and production.
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XLR Cable
Professional XLR cables for clean, balanced microphone and studio connections in home and commercial recording setups.
Yamaha Hs7
The Yamaha HS7 offers accurate monitoring, stronger low end and dependable performance for project and home studios.
