Music Production
Everything published on Viyolens under Music Production — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
One Shot Samples: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Purchasing one shot samples requires knowing what to listen for in previews, understanding pack contents, and avoiding filler. This guide helps you invest in samples that actually work.
The Ultimate Guide to Transcription Software Music
Music transcription software uses artificial intelligence to convert audio recordings into sheet music, MIDI, or chord charts. Learn how to choose the right tool and expect better results.
Yamaha Digital Pianos and Keyboards: A Complete Guide
Yamaha pianos and keyboards span beginner-friendly models to professional concert instruments — each delivering reliability, sound quality, and value at every price point.
The Complete Guide to Roland Drum Machines
Roland drum machines have shaped the sound of popular music for nearly five decades. From the revolutionary TR-808 to the iconic TR-909, these legendary machines provide the rhythmic foundation for co...
Drum Vst for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A practical guide to using drum VSTs for music production. Understand different interfaces, create your first patterns, and avoid common beginner mistakes.
Uad Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Universal Audio's plug-in world explained in plain terms: Native versus DSP, what Unison actually does, and the classic hardware it all tries to recreate.
Fabfilter: A Complete Buyer's Guide
FabFilter's a safe bet, but the catalogue's bigger than people think. Here's how to actually decide what to buy first.
The Ultimate Guide to Vst Plugins
VST plugins are the instruments and effects that run inside your DAW — virtual synths, compressors, reverbs and more. Here is everything you need to understand them.
Common Mpc One Mistakes to Avoid
A lost project, a mystery menu, a beat that won't sound right — most MPC One horror stories are completely avoidable.
How to Set Up and Use Adam Audio T7v
Correct placement and setup are as important as the monitor itself. Here is how to go from unboxing to accurate monitoring in a few steps.
The Ultimate Guide to Electronic Keyboard Piano 88 Keys
An 88-key electronic piano keyboard transforms your musical practice. This guide covers everything from action types to polyphony, helping you choose the perfect instrument.
Addictive Drums: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Addictive Drums 2 is worth the attention — but the buying process is modular. Here's what you actually get, what to buy first, and what to skip for now.
Weighted Key Midi: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Weighted key MIDI keyboards simulate piano action resistance, essential for developing proper technique. This buying guide explains action types, specifications that matter, price tiers, and practical...
Channel Strip Plugin: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Whether you're mixing your first song or working in a professional studio, choosing the right channel strip plugin can streamline your workflow and improve your mixing consistency.
The Complete Guide to Keyboard Yamaha 88 Keys
An 88-key Yamaha keyboard offers the full piano range with professional features and authentic weighted action. Learn which model suits your budget and playing style.
Kurzweil Digital Piano: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A comprehensive guide to selecting a Kurzweil digital piano, covering instrument categories, key specifications, price ranges, sound quality, and what to test before purchasing.
Rackmount Synth for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Start your synthesis journey with rackmount equipment. Setup guide, beginner basics, common mistakes, and why rackmount synths are ideal entry points.
Common Ableton Mistakes to Avoid
Loop-only producers, browser-ignorers, CPU-crashers — the four most common avoidable mistakes in Live, with specific fixes for each.
Slate Digital for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The catalogue looks huge from the outside. Here's where to actually start with Slate Digital if mixing plug-ins are completely new to you.
Ace Studio for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The MIDI-plus-lyrics workflow in AI vocal synthesis is unfamiliar at first. This guide walks through the whole first-session process step by step.
Keyscape for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Keyscape beginner guide: install confidently, understand the interface, find great sounds quickly, and enjoy making music without overwhelm.
The Ultimate Guide to Novation Digital Piano
Novation digital pianos combine authentic piano action response with advanced sound engines, MIDI connectivity, and portability, suitable for education, professional performance, and music production.
The Complete Guide to Audio Recorder Digital
Digital audio recorders deliver studio-quality sound in pocket-sized portability—ideal for podcasts, field recording, interviews, and music capture.
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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.
