Lo-Fi Hip-Hop
Everything published on Viyolens under Lo-Fi Hip-Hop — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Lo Fi Music Subgenres, Explained
Half the terms in this genre get used interchangeably, and that helps nobody. Here's a clear map of the main lo-fi subgenres and how they actually differ.
A Beginner's Guide to Lo Fi Music
Lo-fi music is one of the internet's most-listened-to sounds, and one of the most loosely defined. Here's what the term actually means and where it began.
A Beginner's Guide to Phonk
Confused by the cowbells, the distorted bass and the Memphis rap samples? Here is phonk explained calmly, piece by piece, from first principles.
The Complete Guide to Sp 404 Roland
The Roland SP-404 is a portable sampler that made beat-making accessible. Learn its workflow, why producers love it, and what makes it still relevant.
The Ultimate Guide to Sp 404
Few machines carry as much cultural weight per square inch. Here's what the SP-404 actually is, and why producers still reach for it over a laptop.
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Lo Fi Music
Relaxed, textured and intimate production with warm beats and an intentionally imperfect feel.
Phonk
Phonk is a dark, sample-led style built on heavy bass, chopped textures and gritty beats.
Sp 404
The SP 404 is a portable sampler for beat-making, live performance and creative sample manipulation.
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Sp 404 Roland
A compact sampler for beat-making, live sampling and expressive sound shaping with Roland character.
