Home Recording
Everything published on Viyolens under Home Recording — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Complete Guide to Tape Recorder 4 Track
4-track tape recorders democratised home recording and continue offering unique sonic character and creative constraint valued by contemporary musicians.
Headphone Amp for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A dedicated amp transforms how your headphones sound—clearer, louder, more detailed. Here's everything a beginner needs to know before buying one.
3 Inch Studio Monitors for Beginners: A Complete Guide
3-inch monitors are perfect for small spaces—dorm rooms, apartments, closet studios. Here's everything a beginner needs to know about mixing on them.
Shure Sm57: A Complete Buyer's Guide
One of the safest gear purchases in audio — here's what to check before buying a Shure SM57, from bundles to what else you'll need.
How to Set Up and Use Podcast Microphone
Setting up a podcast microphone correctly—positioning, pop filter, headphone monitoring—makes the difference between a muddy recording and a clear, close vocal. Follow this practical guide from stand...
Reaper: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A fully functional evaluation period makes the buying decision straightforward — this guide covers what to look for, how it compares with alternatives and which licence to choose.
Monitor Speakers for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A beginner's guide to monitor speakers, covering room basics, speaker selection and proper placement for accurate mixing.
Shure for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Everyone says to 'get a Shure' when you're starting out. Here's why, and exactly what that should mean for your first purchase.
The Complete Guide to Microphone Boom Arm
A microphone boom arm positions your microphone precisely at mouth level without occupying desk space. Learn how to choose the right boom arm for your recording setup.
Waveform Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Waveform is a digital audio workstation by Tracktion—affordable, straightforward, and powerful enough for serious home recording and electronic music production.
Podcast Equipment: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical buying guide to podcast equipment — sort your format first, then the microphone, then everything else.
A Beginner's Guide to Bedroom Pop
Self-produced, online-first and emotionally close — bedroom pop changed what it takes to make and distribute music. Here's what defines the genre.
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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.
