Home Studio Gear
Everything published on Viyolens under Home Studio Gear — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Akg Acoustics Headphones for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New AKG headphones don't need to be intimidating. Here's how to set them up properly and start training your ear, gently and without rushing.
Focusrite Scarlett Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A Focusrite Scarlett interface sits between your guitar, microphone or other audio source and your computer, converting analogue signals to digital.
The Best Behringer Touch for the Money
Three models, three genuinely different budgets — here's which Behringer X-Touch controller actually suits your setup and your wallet.
Yamaha Hs5: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical checklist for buying the Yamaha HS5, from confirming you're ordering a pair to making sure your room and interface are actually ready for it.
Akg Headphones Explained: Features, Types and Tips
From the classic K240 to the Bluetooth-equipped K371-BT, here's how AKG's headphone range actually fits together, and how to make sense of the specs.
Common Apogee Electronics Mistakes to Avoid
Most disappointing recordings aren't the gear's fault. Here are the avoidable habits that quietly undersell an Apogee Electronics interface.
Everything You Need to Know About Akg Acoustics Headphones
AKG headphones turn up everywhere from bedroom studios to daily commutes. Here's how the range actually splits, and which bit is meant for what.
Behringer Touch: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Let's work through this sensibly: which Behringer X-Touch model actually fits your setup, your software and your desk.
Beyerdynamic Dt 770 Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A closed-back studio favourite for years, but the DT 770 only makes sense once you understand its three impedance versions and where its sound leans.
Apogee Electronics: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Before you spend anything, work through the inputs, preamps and connectivity that actually matter when buying an Apogee Electronics interface.
Focusrite: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Scarlett alone now runs from a one-preamp Solo to a rackmount 18i20 — here's how to work out which Focusrite actually fits your sessions.
Warm Audio Microphone: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical guide to selecting a Warm Audio microphone—covering microphone types, key specs, common pitfalls, and matching the right model to your recording situation.
Dynamic Mics: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A no-nonsense guide to buying a dynamic mic: which specs are worth checking, XLR versus USB, what each budget tier actually gets you, and the pitfalls that catch people out.
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49 Key MIDI Keyboard
A versatile MIDI controller size for composing, software instruments and desk-based production workflows.
Akai Mpk Mini
The akai mpk mini is a compact controller keyboard for beat making, software control and portable studio work.
AKG Headphones
Reliable AKG headphones for tracking, mixing and everyday studio monitoring.
Focusrite
Discover Focusrite studio gear for recording, monitoring and producing music with dependable sound quality and easy ever...
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Focusrite Scarlett
Find Focusrite Scarlett interfaces and bundles for simple setup, clean recording and dependable studio performance.
Guitar Wall Mount
A guitar wall mount offers secure, space-saving storage for acoustic, electric and bass guitars in homes and studios.
Warm Audio Microphone
Warm Audio microphones suit musicians who want characterful, studio-ready recording sound for vocals and instruments.
Yamaha Hs5
Compact and accurate, the Yamaha HS5 is ideal for small studios, mixing, editing and critical nearfield monitoring.