Music Software
Everything published on Viyolens under Music Software — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Looper App for Beginners: A Complete Guide
You press record, it records. You press it again, it plays that back on repeat. Here's the plain-language, hands-on guide to your first looper app session.
Reaper Explained: Features, Types and Tips
REAPER combines a flexible routing architecture with deep customisation and a modest licence fee — this overview explains the key features and what makes it different from other DAWs.
The Ultimate Guide to Romantic Piano Vst
A romantic piano VST captures the warmth and expressiveness of an acoustic piano for your digital studio. This guide explains the technology, compares top options, and helps you select the romantic pi...
Reason Software for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Reason looks intimidating but is actually one of the gentlest introductions to music production. This beginner's guide walks you through your first steps, common pitfalls, and builds confidence from d...
Beat Maker App: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a beat maker app means weighing powerful features against your workflow and budget. Learn how to evaluate sound libraries, interface design, export capabilities, and pricing to invest in the...
Tab Software: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Tab software ranges from free tools to professional suites, but choosing the right option means matching features to your actual needs rather than chasing complexity.
A Complete Guide to Daw Reviews
DAW reviews help you choose the right Digital Audio Workstation. Compare platforms by workflow, built-in tools, plugins and price to find your ideal production environment.
Vocal Remover: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Not all vocal removers are equal — here's exactly what to check before you choose one, from AI model quality to output format and platform support.
Bitwig Studio: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Bitwig Studio comes in three editions and uses an optional annual Upgrade Plan rather than a subscription. Here is what each edition offers, what the plan covers, and how costs compare.
Rekordbox Explained: Features, Types and Tips
What rekordbox actually does, how it works under the hood, and the difference between its four plans — explained without the jargon.
Tuner App Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A tuner app does more than just tell you if a note is flat — understanding the types, displays and features helps you use it properly every time.
Common Plugin Boutique Mistakes to Avoid
Most people who've bought a few plugins have made at least one of these mistakes. Here's the full rundown of what catches people out, and how to sidestep each one.
Reason Studios for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Reason Studios rewards a short orientation before diving in. Start with Reason Free, spend your first session wiring a synth and drum machine, and understand which version you have before you begin.
Serato Sample: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Serato Sample brings intuitive sampler capabilities to your DAW or Serato DJ setup. This buying guide covers practical workflows, integration with your setup, and comparison to alternative samplers to...
Dorico for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Dorico has a learning curve, but it's front-loaded. Here's a clear step-by-step path through your first project, from Setup mode to a finished score.
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.
The Best Looper Apps for the Money
The 'best' looper app depends entirely on which job you're throwing money at. Here's an honest, tier-by-tier breakdown of where your money is well spent.
The Complete Guide to Uad Interface
UAD interfaces combine authentic vintage emulations with real-time processing, providing professional-quality mastering and studio tools for home and professional studios.
Autotune: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Free, bundled or a dedicated standalone plugin? Here's how to work out which autotune purchase actually fits how you record.
Everything You Need to Know About Notion Notation Software
Notion sits between the major notation giants and the free tools — accessible, mobile-first and tightly integrated with Studio One. Here is what you need to know.
Beat Maker App for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A beat maker app on your phone sounds like a gimmick until you actually use one. Then you realise you can write an entire beat while sitting on the train, then export it and polish it later on your co...
The Complete Guide to Digital Audio Workstation
A digital audio workstation is essential software for modern music production. Explore popular options, features, and how to select the ideal DAW for your creative needs.
Everything You Need to Know About Royalty Free Sound Samples
Royalty-free samples are professionally recorded audio you can use in commercial projects without ongoing fees. Discover how to choose libraries, understand licensing, and integrate samples into your...
Music Production App: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A music production app brings your studio into your pocket. This buying guide covers app types, price tiers, key features, and how to choose based on your music production goals.
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Ace Studio
ACE Studio tools help producers create, edit and refine vocal ideas for songwriting, demos and contemporary music produc...
FL Studio
FL Studio is a popular DAW for beat-making, MIDI production, recording and creative electronic music workflows.
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Logic Pro
logic pro is a Mac DAW for recording, composing, mixing and producing music at a professional level.
MIDI Pad Controller
Pad-based controllers for beat-making, clip launching and expressive hands-on control in production or performance.
Novation Launchkey
Novation Launchkey controllers offer hands-on software control, portable playability and a workflow built for modern mus...
Rekordbox
rekordbox is DJ software for library management, set preparation and performance with cueing, loops and mixing tools.
Software Ableton
Software Ableton for flexible music creation, beat-making, sound design and live performance.
Vocal Remover
A vocal remover helps isolate or reduce vocals for karaoke, remixing, practice tracks and audio editing.
