Home Studio
Everything published on Viyolens under Home Studio — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Common Studio Desk Mistakes to Avoid
The studio desk mistakes I've made and fixed myself — bad monitor placement, cable chaos and guesswork keyboard heights among them.
Reamp Box Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A reamp box converts a balanced line-level signal back to instrument level so a recorded dry track can be run through an amplifier or pedal chain at any time.
The Complete Guide to Recording Record Player
A recording record player enables you to capture precious vinyl recordings in digital format, preserving your collection and creating a searchable digital library.
Hercules Mic Stands for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Getting started with a Hercules mic stand is simpler than you might expect, and using one properly transforms your recording experience immediately. This guide walks you through everything from initia...
The Best Acoustic Panels for the Money
Most acoustic treatment products fall into two camps: cheap foam that performs poorly, and mineral wool panels that actually work. Here are the options worth buying.
M Audio Midi Keyboard for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Setting up an M-Audio controller involves connection, MIDI routing and instrument selection — this guide walks through each step for first-time users.
Roland Console Digital Piano: A Complete Guide
Console digital pianos combine weighted, responsive keys with furniture-style design, offering serious pianists authentic touch for practice without the space demands and maintenance of acoustic piano...
Acoustic Guitar Microphone: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical guide to choosing an acoustic guitar microphone, covering microphone types, key specifications, positioning and how to match the right model to your needs.
Yamaha Hs7: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The Yamaha HS7 is a strong choice for a home studio monitor, but there are a few things worth knowing before you buy — this guide covers all of them.
X Touch: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Before you spend anything on an X-Touch, here's exactly what to check on compatibility, size and budget.
Common Presonus Eris 3.5 Mistakes to Avoid
Most problems with these monitors come from placement errors and unrealistic expectations. Identifying and correcting them early produces a much more useful reference listening environment.
Ableton Live for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Ableton Live can feel overwhelming on day one. Here's a simple, encouraging path from a blank screen to your first recorded idea.
Ev Voice Speakers for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting with EV voice speakers doesn't require expertise. This beginner-friendly guide covers first steps, basic setup, and common mistakes to avoid.
Synthesizer Keyboard Stand for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A good synthesizer keyboard stand makes playing comfortable and keeps your instrument safe. This guide walks you through exactly what you need to know as a beginner, without the jargon.
The Ultimate Guide to 500 Series Rack
The 500 series format makes professional-grade signal processing genuinely accessible — this guide explains how the chassis and modules work together and what to look for in each.
The Best Yamaha Hs8s for the Money
There's only one Yamaha HS8, but there are smarter and less smart ways to spend around it — here's where the money actually pays off.
Audio Technica Headphones: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical, no-nonsense walkthrough of what to check before buying Audio-Technica headphones — from impedance to comfort to warranty.
Headphone Yamaha for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A welcoming guide to Yamaha studio headphones for recording beginners. Discover what makes studio headphones different, how to use them correctly, and common mistakes to avoid.
Reaper Daw: A Complete Buyer's Guide
REAPER is one of the best-value DAWs around, but 'cheap' only helps if the licence, platform and plugin support actually match your setup. Here's what to check first.
The Complete Guide to Microphone For Music Studio
Choosing the perfect microphone for studio recording requires understanding different microphone types and how they serve specific recording tasks — from vocals to drums to acoustic instruments.
Akai Mpk Mini: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Three honest questions to ask yourself before buying, and how to pick the right version for your setup.
Common Rode Microphone Mistakes to Avoid
When recordings sound bad, the problem is almost always something other than the microphone. Sophie identifies the real issues and what to do instead.
The Best Audio Technica At2020s for the Money
The AT2020 family has more than one variant, and the way you pair and use one makes a bigger difference than the sticker price suggests.
The Complete Guide to Microphone And Arm
A microphone and arm combination is essential for any recording studio, providing precise positioning and flexibility for vocals, podcasts, and dialogue recording.
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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.
