Music Production Tips
Everything published on Viyolens under Music Production Tips — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Common Garageband Mistakes to Avoid
Most problems with GarageBand originate outside the software — here are the mistakes that come up repeatedly and how to prevent each one.
Common Arturia V Collection Mistakes to Avoid
Most frustrations with the Arturia V Collection come from a handful of avoidable mistakes — here's what they are and how to fix them.
Common Kontakt Mistakes to Avoid
I've made every one of these Kontakt mistakes myself, usually at 1am. Here are the ones I see most often, and the fixes that actually stick.
Common Chord Player Mistakes to Avoid
Most chord player frustration comes down to a handful of repeatable mistakes — here's how to sidestep every one of them.
Common Ableton Push 3 Mistakes to Avoid
These are the mistakes that catch Push 3 owners out most often — fix them before they cost you a performance or a project.
Common Virtual Instruments Mistakes to Avoid
Most virtual instruments problems come down to a handful of recurring habits. Knowing what they are means you can sidestep the frustrating parts and spend more time making music.
Common Vst Plugins Mistakes to Avoid
Plugin obsession, piracy risk, format errors and mistaking new plugins for better mixes — here are the mistakes that slow producers down and how to sidestep them.
Common Serum Presets Mistakes to Avoid
Most problems with Serum presets come from predictable errors in installation, use, and expectation. Here is what those mistakes are and how each one is fixed.
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.
Common Reason Studios Mistakes to Avoid
Most Reason Studios problems come from misunderstanding which version you have, skipping the rear-panel cable view, and overcomplicating the rack before mastering the basics.
Mixer Controller for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A mixer controller doesn't have to be intimidating. This beginner's guide breaks down what a mixer actually does, the three controls you need to learn first, practical setup tips, and a week-by-week r...
Common M Audio Midi Keyboard Mistakes to Avoid
Most problems with M-Audio MIDI controllers are setup errors rather than hardware faults — these are the most common and what to do about them.
Shure Headphones for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Studio monitoring headphones reward a few hours of adjustment. Here is what to know, do and avoid when you are using your first pair.
Common Massive X Mistakes to Avoid
Most problems with this synthesiser come from misunderstanding the architecture. Here are the errors that slow beginners down most — and how to avoid them.
Common Best Daw Mistakes to Avoid
Common Ableton Live Mistakes to Avoid
A few habits trip up almost everyone new to Ableton Live. Here's the honest list, and the easy fix for each one.
Sampler Drum Pad for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Stepping into sampler drum pads doesn't have to be overwhelming. Start with basic patterns, master velocity control, and watch your groove develop from day one.
Common Ai Music Generator Mistakes to Avoid
Most AI music generator disappointments come down to the same handful of avoidable mistakes — here's what they are and the straightforward fix for each.
Common Snare Mistakes to Avoid
I've fixed more bad-sounding snare drums than I can count, and nine times out of ten it's one of a small handful of habits. Here's the honest fix for each.
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Ableton Live
Ableton Live is a flexible DAW for recording, sequencing, mixing and live performance, loved by electronic and modern pr...
AI Music Generator
AI music generator tools create instant song ideas, backing tracks and sketches for songwriting, demos and content produ...
Chord Player
Chord players make accompaniment simple, using chord input to create fuller sounds for practice, home music and informal...
DAW Controller
Daw controller hardware gives musicians quicker, more tactile access to recording, mixing and editing tasks.
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GarageBand
garageband is an easy Mac music-making app for recording, arranging and producing songs and demos.
M Audio MIDI Keyboard
M-Audio MIDI keyboards for software instruments, recording and portable production setups at home or in the studio.
Shure Headphones
Accurate headphones for monitoring, tracking and playback, with a comfortable fit for studio and portable use.
Snare
Snare drums deliver the sharp backbeat, articulation and versatility that define most drum kit setups.
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