Music Production
Everything published on Viyolens under Music Production — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Interface Records: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a recording interface means matching input/output count, preamp quality, latency and connectivity to your actual needs. This guide covers budget to professional options so you invest in stabl...
The Best Uad Audio Plugins for the Money
There's no single best UAD plugin. Here's the smartest order to buy in, by what you're actually recording and mixing.
The Complete Guide to Yamaha Portable Electronic Keyboards
Yamaha portable electronic keyboards offer reliable quality and professional features across every price point. Learn what sets them apart and how to choose the right model.
Gear For Music: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying music gear can be overwhelming. This guide covers what to consider, where to buy and how to make smart choices that match your actual needs.
Toontrack Ezdrummer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
An informed buyer's guide comparing Toontrack EZdrummer versions and editions, evaluating expansion strategies, pricing tiers, and long-term investment considerations for producers.
The Ultimate Guide to Dj Controller Portable
A portable dj controller enables professional mixing whilst remaining genuinely mobile. Explore features, budget considerations, and equipment selection for working and bedroom DJs.
Common Synthesizer Mistakes to Avoid
Most synthesizer mistakes come from impatience and misunderstanding the fundamentals. Here are the ones that come up most often, and what to do about them.
Pop Song Words: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Master the art of selecting pop song words. Discover how phonetics, emotional resonance, and rhythmic fit create unforgettable pop lyrics.
Studio Monitors Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Studio monitors reveal the truth about your mix. Here's what they do, how to choose a pair, and how to set them up correctly.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Effects Pedals Distortion
Guitar effects pedals distortion transforms your sound from clean to snarling aggression. Learn which type suits your style and how to use distortion effectively.
The Complete Guide to Midi Guitar
MIDI guitar converts your playing into MIDI data, letting you trigger virtual instruments and integrate your guitar with digital music production. Explore hardware and software options.
The Complete Guide to Roland System 8
The Roland System 8 delivers authentic vintage synthesizer character through Analog Modeling technology, combining classic warm tones with modern digital reliability and performance capabilities.
Hifiman Headphones for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting your recording journey with HIFIMAN headphones? This beginner-friendly guide covers getting started, ear training, common pitfalls, and how to maximize your investment from day one.
The Complete Guide to Roland 808 Machine
The Roland 808 machine defined hip-hop, electronic music, and pop production. Discover why this legendary drum machine remains essential to modern music.
A Complete Guide to Drum Machine Reviews
Drum machines shape modern music production. This guide covers hardware and software options, acoustic vs electronic sounds, budget considerations, and workflow integration.
Common Novation Mistakes to Avoid
The same handful of avoidable habits trip up new owners again and again. Here's what to check before you buy or set anything up.
The Best Studio Desks for the Money
No invented rankings, just an honest look at what you actually get at each studio desk price tier, and who each one suits.
Common Arturia Mistakes to Avoid
Mistakes teach, but some common Arturia pitfalls are easily avoidable. Here are the most frequent errors and how to sidestep them.
The Ultimate Guide to Budget Studio Monitors
Budget studio monitors provide flat, accurate frequency response for mixing without premium pricing. At between £50 and £300, they bring professional monitoring within reach for home studios.
Native Instruments Dj Controller: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a Native Instruments DJ controller for your style. Understand deck options, jog wheel quality, Traktor integration, and price ranges.
Arturia V Collection Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Arturia V Collection brings decades of classic hardware synthesisers and keyboards into software — here's what's inside and how it all works.
The Complete Guide to Windows XP for Music Production
Windows XP remains a stable platform for musicians using classic DAWs and legacy hardware. Discover how to optimise your Windows XP setup for reliable music production.
Metering Plugin: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Professional mixing demands objective measurement alongside subjective listening. This guide helps you identify the metering plugin that reveals problems your speakers might hide.
Arc Studio for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting your home recording journey can feel overwhelming. This beginner's guide to Arc Studio walks you through the first steps, helping you avoid common pitfalls and build confidence as a recording...
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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.
