Music Software
Everything published on Viyolens under Music Software — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Piano Vst: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Overwhelmed by piano VST choices? Learn which features matter, how to evaluate sound quality honestly, and which price tier suits your workflow.
Vst Plugins for Beginners: A Complete Guide
What they are, how to install them, what's worth starting with for free, and how to begin making sense of synthesis and effects processing.
Music Production App for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Music production apps democratise music creation. This beginner's guide covers what production apps do, realistic expectations, your first steps, and how to avoid common mistakes.
Traktor Scratch Software for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A beginner-friendly introduction to Traktor Scratch software covering installation, basic mixing, and essential first skills.
Nuendo: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Nuendo is a considered purchase. This buyer's guide covers licensing, cost, crossgrade options, and the honest question of whether it is worth it for your work.
The Complete Guide to Traktor Controllers
Traktor controllers range from compact beginner-friendly models to professional eight-deck systems. Discover which Traktor controller matches your DJing goals and skill level.
The Best DAWs for Hip Hop Production, Compared
Hip hop production demands specific DAW features: powerful sampling, tight quantisation, and intuitive drum sequencing. This guide compares the top choices and explains how to pick the best DAW for hi...
Common Guitar Pro Mistakes to Avoid
Not through carelessness, usually, just because nobody tells you until you've already been caught out once.
The Complete Guide to Sibelius Notation
Sibelius notation remains the industry standard for professional music composition. Discover why composers trust Sibelius for orchestral and ensemble work.
The Ultimate Guide to Plugin Boutique
It isn't a plugin brand - it's the shop window for hundreds of them. Here's what Plugin Boutique actually is, where it came from, and how it fits into the wider software market.
Common Autotune Mistakes to Avoid
Wrong key settings, a retune speed left on zero, a messy take fed straight in — here are the autotune mistakes almost everyone makes at least once.
Sibelius Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Sibelius is the notation software professionals reach for when a score has to read as well as it sounds — here's how it actually works.
Waveform Daw for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Waveform DAW works differently than other DAWs, but understanding its approach rewards you with an intuitive, powerful production platform. This beginner's guide shows you how to get started.
Logic Pro: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Logic Pro is a one-time purchase from the Mac App Store. Here is what you need to know about system requirements, what is included, and how it compares to alternatives before buying.
Free Sample Packs: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Finding good free sample packs is possible—but watch out for licensing traps and low-quality sources. Here's exactly where to look and what to check.
Common Virtual Instruments Mistakes to Avoid
Most virtual instruments problems come down to a handful of recurring habits. Knowing what they are means you can sidestep the frustrating parts and spend more time making music.
The Complete Guide to Music Production Machine
A music production machine is the integrated system of hardware and software that enables modern music creation. From computers and audio interfaces to DAWs and plugins, discover how to build and opti...
The Ultimate Guide to Antares Autotune
Auto-Tune has shaped the sound of popular music since 1997 — here is how it actually works and what every producer needs to understand about it.
Steinberg Media: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying Steinberg media means understanding what the company's virtual instruments and sound libraries deliver, what you actually need, and how to build a collection that fits your creative style and b...
Metronome App Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A metronome app generates a steady pulse at your chosen tempo — but the types range from simple click generators to full practice systems. Here's what you need to know.
Common Plugin Subscriptions Mistakes to Avoid
Plugin collection subscriptions come with real pitfalls. This guide covers the most common mistakes — from subscribing based on content volume to ignoring the licence terms that matter most.
Common Vst Plugins Mistakes to Avoid
Plugin obsession, piracy risk, format errors and mistaking new plugins for better mixes — here are the mistakes that slow producers down and how to sidestep them.
Tab Software for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Tab software simplifies managing your growing collection of guitar tabs. This beginner's guide covers free options, first-week setup, common mistakes, and how to build a personal tab library that acce...
Music Production Apps Android: A Complete Guide
Modern music production apps bring full creative power to your pocket. This guide explains what to look for, compares app categories, and shows how to choose the right music production app for your wo...
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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.
