Music Production
Everything published on Viyolens under Music Production — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Midi Drum Pads: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selecting the right MIDI drum pads depends on your workflow, budget, and intended use. This guide helps producers identify which controller genuinely supports their creative work.
The Complete Guide to Rack Mount Synthesizer
Rack mount synthesizers offer professional-grade synthesis in a compact 19-inch format, ideal for studio integration, live touring and space-constrained production environments.
The Complete Guide to Akai Sampler
Akai samplers power modern music production. This guide covers features, genres, and choosing the right sampler for your creative work.
Elektron for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Elektron's reputation for being intimidating isn't unearned — but most of it comes down to a handful of concepts you can learn in one sitting.
The Complete Guide to Daw Studio One
Studio One DAW offers intuitive, fast music production with professional capabilities. Discover its standout features, pricing options and why it appeals to modern producers.
Studiologic for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Getting started with a Studiologic keyboard means understanding setup, factory presets and basic controls. This beginner guide helps you unbox, connect and play your first sounds confidently.
Everything You Need to Know About Sample Logic Cinematic Guitars
Cinematic sample libraries provide professional orchestral recordings enabling sophisticated film music composition. Discover how top libraries support creative scoring.
The Complete Guide to Synthesizer Keys
Synthesizer keys are the creative interface between you and sound. Discover different weighting types, features and how to select the right keyboard.
The Complete Guide to Reason Daw Software
Reason DAW offers a unique, visually-guided approach to electronic music production. Discover why producers love its hands-on workflow and modular philosophy.
The Complete Guide to 2 Hand Keyboard
Discover how two-handed keyboard setups unlock creative possibilities and boost your musicianship. Learn the techniques, gear options, and practical tips to command both keyboards with confidence.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Midi Controller
Guitar MIDI controllers transform traditional guitar playing into powerful music production tools, enabling digital sound creation whilst maintaining expressive control.
Pro Tools Daw Software: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Pro Tools has shifted to subscription-based pricing. This buying guide helps you choose the right subscription tier, understand true costs, and evaluate whether Pro Tools DAW software fits your budget...
Native Instruments Komplete: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing between Komplete Standard, Ultimate and Collector's Edition can be confusing. Here is a clear comparison to help you decide.
Solid State Logic Plugins for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to production and curious about SSL plugins? Don't be intimidated. This beginner's guide walks you through your first steps and shows why professional tools can actually make learning easier.
Interface Records for Beginners: A Complete Guide
What a recording interface does and how to use one for your first recordings. A beginner's guide to connecting your keyboard to your computer.
Hybrid Synthesizer: A Complete Guide
A hybrid synthesizer combines analogue warmth with digital flexibility and control. Explore why this approach creates inspiring sounds and reliable performance.
Reaper Explained: Features, Types and Tips
REAPER combines a flexible routing architecture with deep customisation and a modest licence fee — this overview explains the key features and what makes it different from other DAWs.
X Touch Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A control surface, not a mixer: here's what the X-Touch actually does, and how its three models differ.
Pad Novation for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to music production? Novation pads are perfect for beginners. Learn simple setup, make your first beat within the hour, avoid common mistakes, and build production confidence.
The Complete Guide to Mixer For Turntables
A mixer for turntables is essential for any DJ, enabling seamless transitions, EQ control and creative mixing. This guide covers types, features and how to choose the right equipment for your needs.
Digital Electronic Drum: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Learn how to select the right digital electronic drum kit for your needs, skill level, and budget. Understand key specifications and avoid common purchasing mistakes.
Omnisphere: A Complete Buyer's Guide
An honest buyer's guide: who Omnisphere actually suits, the system requirements to check first, and what you're really paying for.
The Complete Guide to Daw Hardware Controller
A DAW hardware controller transforms music production by giving you hands-on control over your digital audio workstation. Rather than clicking and typing, it provides faders, knobs and pads for intuit...
Vocal Amp: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A vocal amp transforms vocal recordings through amplifier modeling and tone-shaping. This buying guide walks you through capabilities, options, and realistic expectations.
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Arturia
Arturia offers creative keyboards and studio tools for producers, composers and electronic musicians.
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Looper Pedal
A looper pedal helps guitarists build layered parts for practice, composition and live solo performances.
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Moog
Discover Moog instruments for expressive analogue synthesis, hands-on control and unmistakable classic sound.
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Native Instruments
Discover Native Instruments’ software, virtual instruments and creative tools for production, sound design and live perf...
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Positive Grid Guitar Amp
Positive Grid guitar amp models deliver smart modelling, portable design and versatile tones for modern UK players.
Reverb
Essential reverb effects for adding depth, space and atmosphere to guitar, vocals and production.
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Roland Fp30x
The Roland FP30X is a versatile portable digital piano with expressive keys, stronger sound and performance-ready featur...
Yamaha Hs8
Designed for larger spaces, the Yamaha HS8 delivers powerful, accurate monitoring with strong low-end detail.
