Home Recording
Everything published on Viyolens under Home Recording — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Adam Audio T7v for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Studio monitors require a different approach to listening. Here is what new T7V users need to know to get the most from their monitoring environment.
Steinberg for Beginners: A Complete Guide
You don't need to understand the whole Steinberg range on day one. Here's the gentle, honest starting point for total beginners.
The Complete Guide to Softwares For Making Music
Modern softwares for making music democratise music production, enabling bedroom producers to create professional quality recordings. Discover options suiting your budget and creative needs.
What to Look for When Buying Mics
Start with the job, not the brand. An engineer's practical guide to choosing a microphone — type, polar pattern, connection and the specs that actually matter for your source and room.
Everything You Need to Know About Mackie Studio Monitors
Mackie studio monitors offer affordability and practical performance. Learn which series suits your needs, what size woofer to choose, and how room placement makes or breaks your mix.
Keyboards With Microphone for Beginners: A Complete Guide
If you're interested in keyboards with microphone, you're exploring instruments that blend instrumental and vocal performance into single setup.
Focal Studio Monitors for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Focal studio monitors are trusted by professionals worldwide, but which model suits a beginner? This guide covers selection, room setup, and how to get professional mixes at home.
Focusrite Controller for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting your home recording journey can feel overwhelming, but a Focusrite controller makes the learning curve far gentler than it appears. This beginner's guide walks you through the first steps wit...
Nearfield Monitors for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Nearfield monitors are essential for accurate mixing. This beginner guide explains how they work, what specs matter, how to position them, and how to choose your first pair without guesswork.
Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphones for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Large diaphragm condenser microphones sound professional and reward good technique. Our beginner guide explains the essentials for starting your home recording journey.
The Best Yamaha Amps for the Money
Forget spec-sheet bragging rights — here's which Yamaha amp tier genuinely suits your budget and how you play, from quiet practice to serious recording.
Positive Grid Guitar Amp for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Curious about Positive Grid? Discover how digital amp modelling works, whether it suits beginners and how to set up your first Positive Grid system.
Rode for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New microphone sitting on your desk, and no idea where to start? That's completely normal. Let's go through this calmly, one step at a time.
8 Channel Audio Interface for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to recording? This beginner's guide explains 8 channel audio interfaces simply—what channels mean, whether beginners need eight, complete setup requirements, and honest advice on starting your rec...
Mic to Xlr for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A relaxed, no-jargon start for anyone new to this: what you actually need, and a gentle walkthrough of your very first connection.
Pro Tools for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting out with Pro Tools doesn't need to feel intimidating. Here's a calm, step-by-step way in, with nothing assumed.
Kontakt Library for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Kontakt libraries bring professional instrument sounds into your productions. This beginner's guide covers getting started, first sessions, and common mistakes to avoid.
Podcast Equipment for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A reassuring guide to your first podcast equipment — what you genuinely need today, and what can wait until you feel a real gap.
Bass Preamp for Beginners: A Complete Guide
If you have just encountered the term, here is what a bass preamp is, why it might already be relevant to your setup, and how to start using one.
Common Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Mistakes to Avoid
The recurring habits that cause most Scarlett 2i2 frustration, and the quick fix for each, from someone who's seen them all.
The Ultimate Guide to Luna Daw
Universal Audio's LUNA is a cloud-connected DAW focused on recording and mixing with authentic analog character. Learn how its workflow and plugin ecosystem compare.
Rode Nt1a for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Just unboxed a Rode NT1-A? Here's a gentle, jargon-light start — what you need, your first ten minutes, and what to expect.
The Complete Guide to Portable Turntable Player
A portable turntable player brings vinyl's warmth and ritual anywhere. This guide covers features, types, and expert tips for choosing and using one.
Thunderbolt Audio Interface for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Thunderbolt audio interfaces seem intimidating and expensive. This beginner's guide helps you decide whether you actually need Thunderbolt or whether USB serves you perfectly fine.
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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.
