Sound Design
Everything published on Viyolens under Sound Design — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Sample Library for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A sample library is your creative ingredient drawer for music production. This beginner's guide shows you how to find, import, and use samples creatively without confusion.
The Complete Guide to Drum Synth
Drum synths enable custom percussion design from first principles. Explore synthesis techniques, instruments and how to design compelling drum sounds.
The Complete Guide to Omnisphere Plugin
Omnisphere combines an enormous preset library with serious synthesis depth. Learn what makes it essential for many producers and when it's the right choice.
Moog for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting with a Moog is easier than you think. Learn the fundamentals, create your first sounds, and discover why these instruments inspire such passionate musicians.
String Synthesizer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
String synthesizers create iconic lush orchestral textures. This buying guide compares vintage versus modern instruments, sound character differences, and how to decide what type of string synth match...
The Complete Guide to Electronic Synthesizer Keyboard
Electronic synthesizer keyboards generate infinite sound possibilities through programmable oscillators, filters and envelopes. They are essential tools in studios and on stages worldwide.
Modal Synthesizers: A Complete Guide
Modal synthesizers simulate physical vibration and acoustic resonance, delivering unprecedented expressive control and organic tones impossible with traditional synthesis.
The Ultimate Guide to Asm Hydrasynth Synthesizer
ASM Hydrasynth synthesizers combine sophisticated synthesis algorithms with intuitive interfaces, delivering professional-grade sound design capabilities appealing to electronic musicians and sound de...
Omnisphere Explained: Features, Types and Tips
What Omnisphere actually is under the hood, how its hybrid synthesis and four-layer patches work, and tips for better results.
Everything You Need to Know About Sektor Wavetable Synthesizer
Wavetable synthesis creates dynamic, evolving timbres by morphing between complex waveforms. Learn techniques, find the best synthesisers, and develop your sound design voice.
Modular Synthesizer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
No jargon overload — a calm, step-by-step first patch and the beginner mix-ups cleared up, for anyone starting out with a modular synthesizer.
Mixing Panel for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Overcome mixing panel intimidation with this beginner's guide. Master essential controls, avoid common mistakes, and build confidence through hands-on first steps.
Novation Bass Station Vst: A Complete Guide
Bass VST plugins deliver authentic and synthesised bass sounds essential to contemporary music production, enabling sophisticated bass creation within digital audio workstations.
Everything You Need to Know About Collecting Urine Sample from Foley Catheter
Foley samples are recorded sound effects essential for film, video and game production. This guide covers libraries, quality evaluation and creative application.
Wavetable Synthesizer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting with wavetable synthesis doesn't need to be intimidating. This beginner's guide focuses on practical first steps, clear explanations, and simple techniques for creating engaging sounds from d...
Moog: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right Moog synthesizer requires understanding polyphony, oscillators, filter types, and your own musical needs. This guide helps you navigate specifications and budget to find the instrum...
The Ultimate Guide to Portable Synthesizers
Portable synthesizers combine powerful synthesis engines with compact, self-contained designs, enabling professional sound creation and performance without studio infrastructure.
Korg Mono: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Essential buying guide for Korg Mono, covering specifications, sound design, common purchasing mistakes, price considerations, alternatives, and where to purchase.
Moog Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Moog synthesizers generate and shape sound through voltage-controlled circuits, creating the warm, expressive tones that have defined electronic music for over sixty years.
Rackmount Synth for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Start your synthesis journey with rackmount equipment. Setup guide, beginner basics, common mistakes, and why rackmount synths are ideal entry points.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Pedal Harmonizer
A guitar harmonizer pedal generates pitched voices that move with your playing, creating full harmonic arrangements from a single guitar line.
The Complete Guide to Roland Keyboard Synthesizer
Roland keyboard synthesizers have shaped modern music with their warm, distinctive sound and accessible design. Discover what makes them essential tools in studios and on stages worldwide.
The Complete Guide to Rackmount Synth
Rackmount synthesizers deliver powerful sound design in a compact format ideal for professional studios and touring rigs seeking integrated synthesis without keyboard space requirements.
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Arturia
Arturia offers creative keyboards and studio tools for producers, composers and electronic musicians.
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Arturia Minifreak
Arturia Minifreak is a compact hybrid synth keyboard for creative sound design, live use and electronic production.
Behringer Model D
Behringer Model D delivers classic analogue monosynth character for bass, leads and studio sound design.
Behringer Td-3
Behringer TD-3 is a compact acid bass synth and sequencer built for punchy lines and electronic performance.
Moog
Discover Moog instruments for expressive analogue synthesis, hands-on control and unmistakable classic sound.
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Moog Muse
Explore Moog Muse options for modern analogue synthesis with expressive control, rich tone and performance focus.
Synthesizer
Find a synthesizer for studio sound design, live performance and electronic music, from classic analogue tones to versat...
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Walrus Audio Pedal
Characterful, flexible pedals for guitarists who want creative sounds, reliable build quality and modern pedalboard appe...