Mastering
Everything published on Viyolens under Mastering — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Common Studio One Mistakes to Avoid
The habits that quietly slow down a Studio One session — and the easy fixes for each one.
Multiband Compressor Plugin: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A buying guide for multiband compressor plugins. Understand band count, crossover flexibility, and how to choose the right plugin for your mixing tasks.
The Complete Guide to Focal Subwoofer
Professional monitoring requires equipment engineered with studio precision in mind. Focal's monitoring solutions deliver the accuracy and reliability that recording studios depend on for informed mix...
Everything You Need to Know About Jbl Professional Studio Monitor
JBL studio monitors deliver accurate sound for professional mixing. Discover which models suit your studio size and how proper room treatment maximises monitoring accuracy.
The Complete Guide to Passive Amp
Passive amps use transformers for pure signal amplification without active components. Learn how passive amp technology delivers transparent audio.
Common Fabfilter Mistakes to Avoid
None of these are stupid mistakes — they're easy traps built into how genuinely capable this stuff is. Here's how to avoid them.
Fabfilter Explained: Features, Types and Tips
From the curved EQ line to the neon compressor meters, FabFilter has become a mixing-room staple. Here's what the range actually does.
Waves Plugins Explained: Features, Types and Tips
From faithful hardware emulations to entirely new digital tools, here's how the Waves plugins catalogue actually breaks down.
The Best Fabfilters for the Money
There's no single 'best' FabFilter plug-in — only the best one for the job in front of you. Here's an honest pick for each task.
The Complete Guide to Neumann Studio Speakers
Neumann studio speakers have been the benchmark for professional monitoring for over seven decades. Their transparent, accurate reproduction makes them essential for anyone serious about mixing and ma...
The Complete Guide to Sennheiser Open Back Headphones
Open-back headphones provide a spacious, transparent soundstage ideal for mixing, mastering and critical listening. Learn their advantages, disadvantages, and professional applications.
The Ultimate Guide to Genelec 8010a Studio Monitor
Genelec studio monitors deliver uncompromising accuracy for mixing and mastering. This guide explains the range, room setup, and how to select the right model for professional results.
The Complete Guide to Solid State Logic Plugins
Solid state logic plugins bring the sound of legendary SSL mixing consoles into your DAW. These digital tools combine musical EQ, smooth compression, and transformative character for professional mixi...
Limiter Plugin: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right limiter plugin means understanding lookahead, release modes, and metering. Learn what specs matter and which price tier suits your needs.
The Ultimate Guide to Free Channel Strip Plugin
A channel strip plugin consolidates EQ, compression and metering into one tool for faster, more musical mixing. This guide covers essential features and workflow.
Everything You Need to Know About Free Limiter Plugins
Limiter plugins are essential tools for peak protection in mixing and mastering. Discover how to set them up, use them creatively, and prevent clipping and distortion.
The Complete Guide to Solid State Logic Desk
Solid State Logic consoles have been the foundation of world-class mixing and mastering for over four decades. An SSL desk delivers the premium mixing power, reliability, and sonic character that prof...
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Channel Strip Plugin
Channel strip plugin tools combine EQ, compression and more for faster, cleaner mixing workflows.
Fabfilter
FabFilter delivers high-end EQ, compression and mastering plugins with precise control and clear workflow.
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Genelec Studio Monitors
Genelec studio monitors for detailed, reliable reference listening in serious music production.
JBL Studio Monitors
Studio speakers for accurate mixing, detailed playback and dependable nearfield monitoring in UK studios.
Limiter Plugin
Peak-control plug-ins for louder, safer mixes and cleaner mastering results.
Neumann Studio Speakers
Neumann studio speakers offer accurate monitoring for recording, mixing and everyday music production in rooms of all si...
Studio One
Studio One is an all-in-one DAW for recording, editing, mixing and mastering with a fast, streamlined workflow.
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Waves Plugins
Mix and master with trusted Waves plugins for vocals, dynamics, EQ, ambience and dependable studio processing.
