Music Production
Everything published on Viyolens under Music Production — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Synth Guitar Pedals for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Synth guitar pedals seem intimidating but are surprisingly approachable. This beginner's guide covers how they differ from traditional effects, starting simple, and building your synth journey.
The Best Reason Daws for the Money
Reason Studios offers more than one way into Reason DAW, and the value calculation differs depending on how you produce. Here's how each option stacks up.
Arturia Minilab 3 Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The Arturia MiniLab 3 is a compact 25-key MIDI controller packed with pads, encoders, sliders and an arpeggiator — here's everything you need to know about how it works and what it can do.
Preset Packs for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Preset packs offer an elegant solution for beginners, providing professionally created starting points that you can use immediately in your productions.
The Complete Guide to Audio Sampler
An audio sampler records and manipulates sounds into musical building blocks. Discover sampling fundamentals, best practices, and which audio sampler suits your production.
The Best Soundtoys for the Money
Some names in this catalogue change how you mix. Others are lovely but niche. Here's the honest, value-first breakdown.
Mastering Suite: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a mastering suite means prioritising accuracy, transparency, and professional standards over flashy features. Learn how to evaluate metering capabilities, processing quality, and workflow int...
The Complete Guide to Good Vocal Mics
Learn to select the best vocal microphones for your voice and recording environment. Explore microphone types, specifications, and professional recording techniques.
Ableton Suite Download for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Downloading Ableton Suite is straightforward once you know what to expect. This guide covers system checks, the installation process, first launch, and how to avoid common beginner mistakes.
Solid State Logic Console for Beginners: A Complete Guide
SSL consoles intimidate beginners, but they follow the same mixing principles as any console. This guide strips away the complexity and shows you how to get started with professional-grade equipment.
The Best Beat Pads for the Money
The Akai MPD218 wins at entry level, the Maschine Mikro MK3 leads mid-range controllers, and the MPC One+ is the best-value standalone workstation.
Ai Song Generator Explained: Features, Types and Tips
AI song generators have moved from curiosity to genuinely useful creative tool in just a few years. Here is what they are, how they work, and what to know before you start.
Drum Synthesizer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A drum synthesizer lets you create professional drum patterns within minutes, even with no percussion experience. This beginner's guide shows you how to get started and make music today.
Universal Audio Plugins Explained: Features, Types and Tips
UAD terminology trips a lot of people up. Here's what Universal Audio plugins actually are, in plain terms.
Acoustic Guitar Effects for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Adding effects to an acoustic guitar doesn't mean losing its natural voice. This guide explores which effects work best for beginners and how to use them with restraint.
The Complete Guide to Boss Guitar Multi Effects
Boss guitar multi-effects offer comprehensive tone-shaping in portable units. Discover the GT and ME series, evaluate amp modelling quality, and learn how to integrate multi-effects into your rig for...
The Ultimate Guide to Mpc One
No laptop, no plugins loading, just pads, a screen and a beat. Here's what Akai's standalone workstation actually offers.
The Best Arturia Synthesizers for the Money
From free software presets to flagship analogue polyphonics, Arturia's range covers a lot of ground. Here are the picks that deliver the most for their price.
Roland Midi Keyboard: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Roland MIDI keyboards range from portable 25-key controllers to weighted 88-key models. Our guide covers models, connectivity and choosing the right keyboard for producers and performers.
Traktor Controllers: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right traktor controller requires understanding your workflow and budget. This guide covers specifications, features, price tiers, and common mistakes to help you make an informed purchas...
Eve Audio Studio Monitors: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Eve Audio studio monitors offer transparent accuracy, but choosing the right model means matching speaker size to room, understanding specifications, and testing before buying.
Roland Samplers for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to sampling? Roland samplers are more approachable than you think. This guide covers first-session basics, building loops, and creating music with confidence.
The Complete Guide to Synth Guitar Pedals
Synth guitar pedals transform your guitar into a hybrid synthesiser instrument. Learn how they work, what to look for and how to integrate them into your rig.
Synthesizers Music for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Synthesizers aren't as complicated as they seem. This beginner's guide walks you through your first session, showing you how to find sounds you love and play simple melodies without fear.
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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.
