Home Studio
Everything published on Viyolens under Home Studio — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
4 Track Tape Machine: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Four tracks force creative decision-making and often lead to tighter recordings. This guide covers hardware vs. software, price tiers, and what to check.
Roland Midi Keyboard for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Getting your first Roland MIDI keyboard? Learn what MIDI actually means in simple terms, essential setup steps, which components you genuinely need, and the beginner mistakes that hold back early prog...
Behringer Audio Interface: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right Behringer interface comes down to input count, MIDI requirements and whether you have checked the driver situation. This guide takes you through each decision point.
Yamaha Hs8 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Just unboxed your first pair of studio monitors? Here's the beginner-friendly walkthrough for setting up a Yamaha HS8 without the overwhelm.
The Complete Guide to Practice Guitar Amps
Practice guitar amps make home playing enjoyable and rewarding, whether you're a beginner learning first chords or an experienced player refining technique. Discover the best options for your situatio...
Monitoring Audio for Beginners: A Complete Guide
No assumptions about what you already know. Here's where to actually start, and why good habits matter more than gear.
Midi Keyboard: A Complete Buyer's Guide
There are more options than almost any other piece of music technology. Oliver identifies what actually matters and cuts through the noise.
Common Ableton Live Mistakes to Avoid
A few habits trip up almost everyone new to Ableton Live. Here's the honest list, and the easy fix for each one.
Keyboard Headphones for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Getting started with keyboard headphones doesn't have to be complicated. This beginner's guide walks you through comfort, sound quality and budget without the jargon.
Common Midi Keyboard Mistakes to Avoid
A MIDI keyboard is relatively simple — but the mistakes are predictable. Katherine explains what goes wrong and how to avoid it.
Microphone Boom Arm: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A microphone boom arm transforms your recording setup from awkward to professional. This buying guide covers weight capacity, arm extension, build quality, and how to choose one that will serve reliab...
The Complete Guide to Amplifier And Mixer
An amplifier and mixer form the backbone of nearly every audio system. This guide explains what each does, how they work together, and how to choose the right combination for your needs.
Arturia Minilab 3 Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The Arturia MiniLab 3 is a compact 25-key MIDI controller packed with pads, encoders, sliders and an arpeggiator — here's everything you need to know about how it works and what it can do.
The Complete Guide to Bluetooth To Mixer
Connecting Bluetooth to your mixer enables wireless audio streaming from phones and tablets, offering flexibility for DJs, performers, and home studios while understanding latency and quality trade-of...
Bass Traps for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Start with the corners — here is a practical, no-nonsense guide to your first bass trap installation and why it makes such an immediate difference.
Common Nt 1 Kit Mistakes to Avoid
None of these mistakes are about talent. Here's what trips people up with the NT1 Kit, and the easy fix for each one.
Common Behringer Audio Interface Mistakes to Avoid
Most Behringer U-PHORIA problems come down to the same handful of easily avoided mistakes: wrong model, missing drivers, phantom power off, gain too high. Here is what to watch for.
The Complete Guide to Desk For Music Production
A dedicated desk for music production creates the foundation for a professional studio environment. Discover how to choose the right desk for your workflow and budget.
500 Series Modules for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting with 500 series modules doesn't require years of studio experience. This guide walks you through your first setup, what to buy, and common pitfalls to sidestep.
Roland Samplers for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to sampling? Roland samplers are more approachable than you think. This guide covers first-session basics, building loops, and creating music with confidence.
Jbl Studio Monitors: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical buying guide to help you select the right JBL studio monitors for your room and budget. Understand size considerations, key specifications, and how to position them correctly.
The Best Rode Mics for the Money
Not every recording job needs the same microphone. Here's how the best Rode mics sort by what you're recording and roughly what tier of spend that sits in.
The Ultimate Guide to Audio Technica Mic At2020
The AT2020 is an affordable, detail-rich studio condenser microphone ideal for home studios and podcasting. Learn its strengths, limitations and how to get the best results.
Everything You Need to Know About Monitor Controllers
A monitor controller sits between your audio interface and studio speakers, providing clean volume control, speaker switching and source selection. Here is how they work and what to look for.
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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.
