Music Production
Everything published on Viyolens under Music Production — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Complete Guide to Billboard All Time Top 100 Songs
Billboard's all-time top 100 songs represent the most culturally significant tracks in modern music history. Explore the songs that defined generations.
Daw For Mac for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting music production on Mac is genuinely approachable. This beginner's guide covers DAW selection, equipment needs, and the confidence-building path from first recording to real capability.
Bass Guitar Octave Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide
An octave pedal adds depth to your bass tone by generating notes below your playing. Learn why beginners use them and how to integrate them into your sound.
The Complete Guide to Pad Novation
Novation pads are industry-standard controllers for music production and live performance, offering responsive touch and intuitive DAW integration. Discover which model fits your workflow.
Everything You Need to Know About Midfield Monitors
Midfield monitors are the standard choice for professional mixing, offering accuracy and perspective in typical room sizes. This guide explains how they work and why they matter.
Ace Studio: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Understanding the pricing model and voice library before you subscribe makes the difference between a useful investment and an underused one.
808 Vst for Beginners: A Complete Guide
An 808 VST is simpler to use than you might think. This beginner's guide covers setup, basic controls and how to make your 808 sound professional in your first tracks.
The Ultimate Guide to Jo Malone Sample Pack
Sample packs have become indispensable tools for modern music producers, providing ready-made building blocks that accelerate your creative workflow. Whether you're a seasoned professional or explorin...
Dj Controller for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Getting started with a DJ controller is accessible — but knowing the right order to learn things makes all the difference. This beginner's guide gets you mixing properly from the first session.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Effects Looper
A guitar effects looper lets you record and layer audio loops in real time, creating complex arrangements one part at a time. Learn types, features, and techniques.
Akai Mpc One for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The Akai MPC One is designed for newcomers to beat-making. This guide takes you from unboxing to your first recorded pattern, without the overwhelm.
The Complete Guide to Keyboard Controllers
Keyboard controllers transmit MIDI data to your DAW or synthesizer, letting you play any digital instrument. Discover controller types, features, and workflow integration.
Mackie Studio Monitors for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Mackie studio monitors are perfect for beginners—but placement and sizing matter. Here's exactly what you need to know to get professional sound from your first setup.
Uad Audio Plugins: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Wrong format, wrong hardware assumption, an overlapping subscription — here's what to check before you buy into the UAD ecosystem.
Usb Midi Keyboard for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A USB MIDI keyboard is your gateway to unlimited sounds and software. This beginner guide covers setup, first sounds, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
The Complete Guide to Synth Keyboards
Synth keyboards are powerful instruments capable of creating infinite sonic textures through synthesis. Explore analogue warmth, digital flexibility, and the concepts that make synthesisers uniquely e...
The Complete Guide to Stand Studio Monitor
A proper studio monitor stand positions speakers at ear level, isolates vibrations and angles speakers toward your listening position for accurate, revealing mixes.
Common Korg Synthesizer Mistakes to Avoid
Most early problems with a Korg synthesizer trace back to a small set of avoidable errors. Here's what they are and how to correct them before they become habits.
The Complete Guide to Midi Drum Pads
MIDI drum pads have revolutionised percussion performance and production. These velocity-sensitive controllers unlock creative possibilities for hip-hop, electronic music, and beyond.
The Complete Guide to Roland Electronic Drum Pads
Roland electronic drum pads deliver velocity-sensitive precision, durability and creative versatility, enabling expressive percussion performance within modern production environments.
Massive X Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Native Instruments' Massive X rebuilt the wavetable synthesis engine from scratch. Here's what the architecture actually does and why the instrument has the character it has.
The Complete Guide to Novation Synth
Novation synth instruments balance professional sound design capabilities with intuitive interfaces, making them essential for electronic music producers, performers and sound designers worldwide.
Drum Machine 808: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing drum machine 808 equipment requires balancing authentic sonic character against practical workflow needs. This guide explores vintage originals, modern interpretations, and software alternati...
The Best Novation Launchkeys for the Money
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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.
