Home Studio
Everything published on Viyolens under Home Studio — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Jbl Speaker And Microphone for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to recording? JBL speakers and microphones offer excellent value and quality. This beginner's guide covers choosing the right equipment, understanding specifications, setup tips, and how to get th...
500 Series Rack: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a chassis well is the foundation of a working 500 series setup — this guide covers every decision you need to make before spending any money on modules.
Acoustic Diffusers: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A comprehensive guide to selecting acoustic diffusers for home and professional studios, covering diffuser types, specifications, placement strategies, and integration with absorption.
Studio Rack: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying the right rack means matching the enclosure to your equipment now and leaving room to grow — this guide covers every factor worth checking.
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.
Warm Audio Microphone for Beginners: A Complete Guide
When you're starting out in home recording, microphone choices can feel overwhelming. A warm audio microphone is an accessible entry point that delivers studio-quality sound without a studio-sized inv...
Pro Tools: A Complete Guide
Avid's Pro Tools has anchored professional recording and post-production for decades. Here's what it actually does, how the editions differ, and where it earns its reputation.
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...
The Best Rode Nt1as for the Money
Where should your money actually go once you've got a Rode NT1-A? Here's the smart spending order, tier by tier.
Nt 1 Kit Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The NT1 Kit isn't one single product. Here's what you're actually getting, the generations to tell apart, and what it's good at.
Common Studio Rack Mistakes to Avoid
Most studio rack problems come from a handful of avoidable setup errors — this guide identifies the most common and explains how to correct them.
Common Soundproofing Panels Mistakes to Avoid
The most common soundproofing mistakes are buying acoustic foam expecting isolation, leaving gaps unsealed and skipping the resilient fixings that prevent flanking.
Everything You Need to Know About Arturia Midi Keyboard
Arturia makes some of the best-value MIDI keyboard controllers available, with bundled software that rivals far more expensive options. Here is what the range actually includes and how to choose.
The Complete Guide to Microphone To Record
Selecting the right recording mic is essential for capturing quality vocals, instruments and ambience. Learn about microphone types, polar patterns and technical specifications to make the best choice...
The Best Yamaha Hs7s for the Money
The Yamaha HS7 is genuinely good value, but which configuration makes the most sense for your studio? Here's a practical breakdown.
Studio Monitor Reviews for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Studio monitor reviews use technical language. This guide teaches beginners to interpret frequency response, match monitors to room size, understand acoustic treatment, and choose based on actual need...
Arturia Digital Piano: A Complete Buyer's Guide
An Arturia digital piano combines authentic weighted keys with versatile sound engines. Learn which specs matter, what to budget, and how to avoid common buying mistakes.
Studio Racks: A Complete Guide
A studio rack organises audio equipment in a standardised 19-inch mounting system — this guide explains the format, the terminology and how to approach building one.
Cakewalk Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Cakewalk has changed names and owners more than once. Here's what it actually is today, its main features, and how it compares.
Sound Proof Panels: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying sound proof panels means matching the product to the actual problem — here's how to read the ratings and choose properly.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Stand Floor
A quality floor guitar stand keeps your instruments accessible, protected, and properly supported. Discover what makes a stand reliable and how to choose the right one.
Common Mixcraft Mistakes to Avoid
From the wrong edition to skipped gain staging — here are the avoidable mistakes that trip up Mixcraft users most, and how to fix them.
Common Recording Microphone Mistakes to Avoid
Most home recording problems are not equipment failures — they are setup and technique mistakes. Here are the most common recording microphone errors and how to fix each one.
Nt 1 Kit for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Not sure what order to plug things in? Here's a calm, structured walkthrough of setting up your NT1 Kit for the first time.
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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.
