Home Studio
Everything published on Viyolens under Home Studio — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Common Soundproof Panels Mistakes to Avoid
Soundproof panels are genuinely useful once you dodge a few honest mistakes. Here are the pitfalls that trip up almost everyone building their first home studio.
The Complete Guide to Mixer For Studio
A mixer for studio is the control centre of any recording setup, combining and shaping audio signals from multiple sources. Explore the features that matter for your workflow.
X Touch Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A control surface, not a mixer: here's what the X-Touch actually does, and how its three models differ.
Common Audio Technica At2020 Mistakes to Avoid
Most AT2020 problems trace back to the same handful of errors that are easy to fix once you know what to look for.
Everything You Need to Know About Monitoring Audio
Every mixing decision depends on trusting what you're hearing. Here's what that actually involves, in plain terms.
Genelec: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Everything worth checking before buying a Genelec monitor, from the analogue-versus-SAM decision to the accessories most buyers forget to budget for.
Midi Controller for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Getting your first MIDI controller feels bigger than it needs to be. Here's how to get playing today, without reading every spec sheet on the internet.
Soundtoys: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying the wrong bit of this range, or more of it than you need, is an easy way to waste a budget. Here's how to actually decide.
The Complete Guide to Wall Mount For Speakers
A wall mount for speakers optimises space, improves acoustics and creates a professional appearance in any setting. Discover the best mounting solutions for your specific needs and environment.
Amplifier And Mixer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to amplifiers and mixers? This guide explains what they do, when you actually need each one, and how to set up your first audio system without confusion.
What to Look for When Buying Samplers
The specs all look the same and every reviewer swears by a different box. Here's what actually matters when you buy a sampler — starting with how you like to make music.
Trs Cable for Beginners: A Complete Guide
No assumed knowledge, no jargon first. Just which cable you actually need, and what to check when something doesn't sound right.
Studio Desk: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical checklist for buying a studio desk — the measurements, the features worth paying for, and the questions to ask before you commit.
Beyerdynamic Headphones for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Beyerdynamic headphones appear on almost every studio setup guide. Here is why — and which specific model a beginner should buy and how to use it properly.
Arturia Midi Keyboard: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The Arturia range covers more ground than almost any competitor. Here is a clear framework for choosing the right model at the right price for your setup.
49 Key Midi Keyboard for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Getting started with a 49 key MIDI keyboard is simpler than it appears. This guide covers connection, DAW choice, and the first things to learn once you're set up.
Common Monitor Stands Mistakes to Avoid
Most monitor setup problems come from a small number of predictable errors with stand height, isolation, and geometry. Here is what they are and how to correct them.
Common Audio Technica Headphones Mistakes to Avoid
The mistakes that trip people up most often when buying or using Audio-Technica headphones — and how to sidestep every one of them.
Mixcraft for Beginners: A Complete Guide
An empty timeline can feel daunting — here's a gentle, step-by-step guide to your very first Mixcraft project and recording.
The Best Cakewalks for the Money
Cakewalk's best value is often free. Here's where the real value sits, and what to spend your budget on instead of the software itself.
Active Monitor: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A handful of genuinely important decisions and a lot of noise you can ignore — here's how to actually choose an active monitor.
Rack Mount Audio Mixer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting with a rack mount audio mixer feels intimidating but is remarkably approachable. This beginner's guide walks you through the essentials, common mistakes to avoid, and how to build confidence...
Common X Touch Mistakes to Avoid
The habits that quietly cause X-Touch headaches — and the simple fix for each one.
The Best Pop Filters for the Money
The best pop filter is the one that fits your actual setup and budget — here's how the options stack up across entry, mid-range and professional tiers.
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Akai Mpk Mini
The akai mpk mini is a compact controller keyboard for beat making, software control and portable studio work.
Arturia Minilab 3
Arturia MiniLab 3 is a compact MIDI controller for software instruments, beatmaking and portable music production.
Behringer
Behringer offers accessible keyboard and synth gear with hands-on control, value and studio-friendly creative features.
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Console Digital Piano
Console digital pianos offer an upright-style look with piano-like touch, built-in speakers and practical features for h...
Keyboard Stand
Find a reliable keyboard stand for home practice, studio work and live performance with the right level of support.
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MIDI Keyboard
Compact or full-size controllers for software instruments, hardware synths and production workflows in studio or live se...
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Yamaha Hs7
The Yamaha HS7 offers accurate monitoring, stronger low end and dependable performance for project and home studios.
Yamaha Hs8
Designed for larger spaces, the Yamaha HS8 delivers powerful, accurate monitoring with strong low-end detail.
