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 Bass Guitar Practice Amp
A bass guitar practice amp is a low-wattage combo amplifier designed for quiet home rehearsal, offering authentic speaker feedback without disturbing neighbours.
The Best Adam Audio T7vs for the Money
The T7V is the strongest recommendation in its price range for most home studio setups. Here is where the money goes furthest across the T-series.
Microphone For Amp for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Miking an amplifier can seem intimidating, but it's straightforward once you know the basics. This guide walks you through your first recording session with just a microphone and an amp.
Apogee Electronics for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Your very first Apogee Electronics purchase doesn't need to be complicated — here's a gentle, reassuring place to start.
Guitar Audio Interface: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right interface means matching input count, preamp quality and budget to how you actually record. This guide covers every decision point with specific model recommendations.
The Ultimate Guide to 4 Channel Audio Interface
A 4 channel audio interface is the practical middle ground for home studios. This guide explains what four channels really means, essential specifications to check, and how to choose between budget an...
Usb Mixer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The key decisions before buying are channel count, preamp quality and whether you need multi-track USB output — this guide walks through each one clearly.
Guitar Amplifier Attenuator for Beginners: A Complete Guide
An amplifier attenuator lets you crank your amp at high volume internally while reducing actual output. This beginner's guide covers setup, expectations, and whether one is right for you.
Reflection Filter for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A reflection filter is the fastest, cheapest way to improve home vocal recordings. Learn how to use one, where to position it, and the mistakes beginners make.
Audio Interfaces For Mac for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Setting up your first home recording space can feel daunting, but an audio interface for Mac is much simpler than it sounds. This guide walks you through everything you need to get started.
How to Set Up and Use Reaper Daw
Get REAPER's preferences right before you hit record and everything downstream goes smoother. Here's the exact order to set it up, no guesswork required.
Motu M2 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A plain-English introduction to the MOTU M2 for first-time interface users — what it does, how it works and how to get started.
Common Yamaha Amps Mistakes to Avoid
Most complaints about a Yamaha amp trace back to a handful of avoidable mistakes, not a genuine flaw. Here's what to watch for before it trips you up.
How to Set Up and Use Rode Nt Usb Microphone
A complete step-by-step setup guide for the Rode NT-USB — from first connection to your first properly positioned and monitored recording.
Audio Technica Microphone: A Complete Buyer's Guide
From the AT2020 to the AT4050: how to choose between Audio-Technica's microphone range based on your recording setup and what you actually need.
Microphone Stand for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A friendly introduction to microphone stands for anyone setting one up for the very first time.
Guitar Modelling for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Demystify guitar modelling technology. Discover why beginners love it, the easiest ways to start, and how to build your first modelled tones.
Music Production Apps Android: A Complete Guide
Modern music production apps bring full creative power to your pocket. This guide explains what to look for, compares app categories, and shows how to choose the right music production app for your wo...
The Complete Guide to Mic And Mixer
A microphone and mixer are essential for any recording studio. Discover how to select the right mic for vocals, instruments and room ambience, and configure a mixer for professional results.
Looper Studio: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Forget the marketing copy. Here's how to actually decide what kind of looper studio setup fits how you work.
Common Vocal Microphone Mistakes to Avoid
Cable Microphone for Beginners: A Complete Guide
If you're entering the world of recording or live performance, a cable microphone might be your first microphone choice. Unlike microphones with removable XLR connectors, a cable microphone comes with...
Presonus for Beginners: A Complete Guide
You only need one small box and a few basic ideas to make your first PreSonus recording. Here's the gentle version.
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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.
