Kontakt
Everything published on Viyolens under Kontakt — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Native Instruments Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Kontakt, Reaktor, Massive, Komplete, Maschine, Traktor: here's what actually sits inside the Native Instruments ecosystem, and how it fits together.
Spitfire Audio Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Spitfire Audio has quietly reshaped what a bedroom composer can get from a laptop — here's how its libraries actually work.
Common Native Instruments Mistakes to Avoid
NI's ecosystem is brilliant once you know how to drive it. Here are the small habits that cause most of the real headaches, and how to sidestep them.
Spitfire Audio: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Try before you buy, know your use case, and check your system first — the sensible order for choosing a Spitfire Audio library.
The Best Native Instruments for the Money
The best value in NI's catalogue isn't the biggest bundle. Here's the honest rundown, picked by use case, of what genuinely earns its price.
Native Instruments for Beginners: A Complete Guide
You don't need to understand the whole Native Instruments catalogue to get started. Here's a calm, step-by-step way in.
Native Instruments: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Komplete comes in four sizes before you even get to Maschine or Kontakt libraries. Here's what to actually buy, not what marketing wants you to buy.
Common Spitfire Audio Mistakes to Avoid
Every mistake here is one I've made myself while getting into orchestral libraries — learn from the nonsense so you don't repeat it.
