MIDI Controller
Everything published on Viyolens under MIDI Controller — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Midi Controller for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Getting your first MIDI controller feels bigger than it needs to be. Here's how to get playing today, without reading every spec sheet on the internet.
Novation Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Novation isn't one product but three: controllers, synthesizers and grooveboxes. Here's how to tell them apart and where each one fits.
The Best Alesis Keyboards for the Money
Each Alesis model has a specific use case where it genuinely outperforms similarly priced alternatives — these are the ones that deliver real value at their level.
Common Keytar Mistakes to Avoid
I've watched a fair few players learn these lessons the hard way, usually mid-song. Here's what trips keytar players up most, and how to avoid it.
49 Key Midi Keyboard: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a 49 key MIDI keyboard is easy to get wrong from a spec sheet. This buyer's guide covers what actually matters — key feel, aftertouch, controls, and software bundles.
Common Midi Controller Mistakes to Avoid
Most MIDI controller frustration isn't a hardware fault at all. Here are the seven avoidable mistakes that actually cause it, and the fix for each one.
The Complete Guide to Akai Mpc Keys 61
The Akai MPC Keys 61 merges MPC beat-making with a full-size keyboard. This hybrid production station lets you create complete tracks on one integrated device with professional features.
Common Novation Mistakes to Avoid
The same handful of avoidable habits trip up new owners again and again. Here's what to check before you buy or set anything up.
Korg Midi Keyboard: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Korg MIDI keyboards balance affordability with professional reliability. This guide covers their models, connectivity options, and how to choose the right keyboard for your production setup.
Drum Pad Explained: Features, Types and Tips
From quiet practice pads to full sampling workstations, here's what a drum pad is, how it works, and which type actually suits the job you need it to do.
Drum Pad: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Four completely different products all get called a drum pad. Here's the straight-talking checklist for working out which one you actually need.
The Complete Guide to Keyboard Novation
Novation keyboards deliver creative electronic music instruments bridging affordability and professional capability. Discover their range, features and why producers worldwide choose Novation.
The Best Akai Mpk Minis for the Money
Three genuinely distinct tiers, each built for a different kind of player: here's where the real value sits in each.
The Ultimate Guide to Akai Mpk Mini
What's actually on this compact MIDI controller, how it fits into a modern setup, and where it genuinely falls short.
Akai Explained: Features, Types and Tips
From standalone MPCs to keyboard and pad controllers, here's a plain-English guide to what Akai actually makes and how the families differ.
The Ultimate Guide to Behringer Touch
Physical faders, real knobs, no more mouse-only mixing — here's what the Behringer X-Touch family actually does, and why a keyboard player might want one.
Guitar Midi Controller for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Learn to trigger MIDI with your guitar: affordable first setup, essential settings and how to build simple MIDI arrangements.
M Audio Midi Keyboard Explained: Features, Types and Tips
M-Audio's MIDI controller range covers unweighted synth action through to full 88-key hammer action, with models suited to producers and classical pianists alike.
Common Daw Controller Mistakes to Avoid
Most DAW controller problems come from predictable errors in buying, setup, or use. Here is what goes wrong most often and how to avoid each one before it costs time or money.
Keytar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Grinning the moment you strap one on, then not sure what to do next? Here's the gentle, step-by-step guide to your first keytar.
Novation Launchkey for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Nektar Midi Keyboard for Beginners: A Complete Guide
If you're new to music production and looking for an affordable MIDI keyboard that works reliably, a Nektar MIDI keyboard is a popular choice. This guide explains what these keyboards do, why beginner...
How to Choose the Right Keyboard
Choosing your first keyboard doesn't have to be overwhelming. Decide what you want to play, then let key count, action and touch sensitivity guide you to the right instrument.
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61 Key Keyboard
A 61 key keyboard is a versatile, space-saving option for learning, songwriting and portable practice.
Akai
akai covers creative controllers and music gear for producers, performers and studio-based musicians.
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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.
Keyboard
Portable instruments with multiple sounds and practical features for learning, rehearsal, songwriting and performance.
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Keytar
Discover the keytar for expressive live performance, portable playing and bold stage presence.
Novation
Explore Novation gear for electronic music production, live control and flexible keyboard-based workflows.
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Novation Launchkey
Novation Launchkey controllers offer hands-on software control, portable playability and a workflow built for modern mus...
Roland Keyboard
Roland keyboards deliver versatile sounds, practical controls and dependable performance for stage, studio and home use.
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