Music Production
Everything published on Viyolens under Music Production — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
A Guide to Ableton Move
Ableton Move is a standalone groovebox built around Live's clip workflow. Here's what it does, how it works, and where it fits in Ableton's range.
The Complete Guide to Music Production Machine
A music production machine is the integrated system of hardware and software that enables modern music creation. From computers and audio interfaces to DAWs and plugins, discover how to build and opti...
The Complete Guide to Analogue Synths
Analogue synthesisers generate sound through voltage-controlled electronics, offering distinctive warmth and hands-on control unmatched by digital alternatives.
Common Reaper Mistakes to Avoid
Unconfigured shortcuts, linear routing assumptions and missed headroom management account for most production problems in this DAW — here is how to avoid them from the start.
Audio Cable Types for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Confused by audio cable types? This beginner-friendly guide demystifies XLR, quarter-inch, RCA, and USB cables so you can confidently choose the right one.
The Complete Guide to Sampler Drum Pad
Sampler drum pads trigger pre-recorded sounds through pressure-sensitive interfaces, essential tools for beat makers, producers, and live performers. Understand pad types, features, and workflows.
A Guide to Ace Studios
An AI vocal synthesis application that generates expressive, sung performances from MIDI and lyric input — here is how it works and who it suits.
Focusrite Controller: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right Focusrite controller means understanding specs that actually matter, identifying your true I/O needs, and matching price to performance. This buying guide cuts through the noise.
Traktor Controllers for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting your DJ journey with a Traktor controller doesn't have to be intimidating. This beginner's guide walks you through choosing your first controller, essential first steps, and proven practice r...
Midi Keyboard Weighted for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A complete guide for beginners starting on weighted MIDI keyboards—understanding weighted action, building proper technique, and making your first musical productions.
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.
Noise Cancelling Headphones Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Noise cancelling headphones combine electronic processing and physical isolation to reduce ambient sound — here is how each part of the system works.
The Complete Guide to Behringer Swing
The Behringer Swing brings authentic analog synthesis at budget-friendly prices, making it ideal for producers and musicians exploring synth sound design.
Massive X for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The interface is dense but the core workflow is consistent. Once you understand the three or four fundamental operations, most of the rest follows logically.
The Complete Guide to Korg Keyboard Synthesizer
Korg keyboard synthesizers deliver hands-on sound design, warmth, and intuitive control. Discover models from budget-friendly Volca to professional performance instruments.
Common Plugin Types Mistakes to Avoid
More tracks get worse from plugin overload than from anything missing. Here are the mistakes I see constantly, so you can skip straight past them.
Daw Controller for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A DAW controller gives physical faders and transport controls for music production software. For a beginner, here is exactly what to expect, what to learn first, and how to get up to speed quickly.
Drum Machine 808 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The 808 drum machine is accessible to beginners yet deep enough for professionals. This guide shows you how to create your first legendary bass sounds.
Psytrance for Newcomers: Where to Start
Curious about psytrance but don't know where to start? Forget trying to 'get' the whole genre in one sitting — here's the actual practical route in.
Akai Samples for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Akai Samples is a beginner-friendly software sampler for music producers. Load sounds, trigger pads, make beats in minutes without technical complexity or prior experience.
Common Vocoder Mistakes to Avoid
A muddy, lifeless vocoder patch is almost always down to one of a handful of repeated mistakes — here's each one, and the easy fix.
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.
Arturia V Collection: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The Arturia V Collection is a serious bundle — here's what to look at before buying, what you're actually getting, and whether it suits your setup.
Audio Interfaces For Mac for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Setting up your first home recording space can feel daunting, but an audio interface for Mac is much simpler than it sounds. This guide walks you through everything you need to get started.
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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.
