How To
Everything published on Viyolens under How To — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Guitar Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A guitar pedal is simpler than it seems. Learn how to plug it in, understand one control at a time, and discover your sound.
Fog Machine for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A fog machine is simpler than it looks. This guide walks you through unpacking one, filling it, warming it up and using it confidently—without the intimidation.
Bass Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
How to Set Up and Use Tuning Fork
A no-nonsense, step-by-step walkthrough for actually using a tuning fork, from the first strike to a fully tuned instrument.
Delay Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A delay pedal records your guitar signal and plays it back after a brief moment. Understand the three essential controls, try practical examples and learn how to use delay as a creative tool on your i...
How to Set Up and Use Guitar Strap
Fitting a guitar strap properly takes five minutes and makes playing standing up far more comfortable — here's exactly how to do it.
How to Set Up and Use Kick Drum Mic
How to Set Up and Use Guitar Ukulele Strings
The old strings are off and the new set is sitting there. Here's exactly how to fit guitar ukulele strings properly, one string at a time.
Wireless Guitar System for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Going wireless for the first time is easier than it looks. Here's the plain, no-jargon way to set one up and get it right first time.
How to Set Up and Use Bass Guitar
The Complete Guide to Cleaning A Guitar Neck
A clean guitar neck improves playability, brightens tone and protects the wood. This straightforward step-by-step guide covers everything you need to safely clean your fretboard.
How to Set Up and Use Vinyl Cleaner Kit
Oliver Thompson walks through his own record-cleaning setup, from clearing the table to a full wet-clean routine and drying a record properly before it goes back in its sleeve.
Common Violin Tuner Mistakes to Avoid
Careful players still make tuning mistakes—but they are all avoidable. Learn the pitfalls that trip up violinists, and discover how to master reliable, confident tuning.
Usb Turntable for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A USB turntable lets you digitise vinyl records on your computer. Understand the signal path, set up your software and start recording your collection.
How to Set Up and Use Tuning the Piano
Ever wondered what a technician is actually doing during a visit? Here's the real, step-by-step sequence behind a professional piano tuning.
How to Set Up and Use Chromatic Tuner
Using a chromatic tuner well takes less than two minutes once you know the process. Here's the practical step-by-step, from setup to final verification.
The Complete Guide to 6 String Bass Tuning
Tuning a 6-string bass follows straightforward steps once you understand the layout. This guide covers standard 6-string bass tuning, the equipment you need, stability maintenance, and how to get conf...
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Bass Guitar
The bass guitar delivers low-end support, rhythmic drive and versatile tone across almost every music style.
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Delay Pedal
Delay pedals add repeats, space and texture, from subtle echo to ambient layers for live and studio use.
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Fog Machine
Fog machines for concerts, parties and events, adding atmosphere and visible lighting effects.
Guitar Pedal
Effects pedals for adding drive, ambience and tonal variety to your guitar sound in practice, recording and live perform...
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Kick Drum Mic
Kick drum mics capture punch, low end and attack for recorded drums. Suitable for home studios, project rooms and profes...
USB Turntable
USB turntables play vinyl and make it easy to digitise records to a computer.
Violin Tuner
Use a violin tuner for quick, accurate tuning at home, in lessons, rehearsal or on stage.
Wireless Guitar System
Wireless guitar systems provide cable-free movement for guitarists in the studio, rehearsal room and on stage.
