Studio Gear
Everything published on Viyolens under Studio Gear — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Complete Guide to Behringer Audio Compressor
Behringer compressors deliver affordable dynamic processing for home studios and learning musicians, making essential compression technology accessible to all budgets.
Passive Di Box: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying the right passive DI box means matching impedance and connectors to your gear, understanding phantom power protection, and choosing quality construction.
The Complete Guide to Desk Mixer
Explore desk mixers: the essential tools for combining audio sources in studios and live venues, from entry-level to professional broadcast consoles.
The Complete Guide to Keyboard Double Stand
A keyboard double stand enables musicians to perform on two keyboards simultaneously. Discover features to look for, setup guidance, and how to choose the perfect stand.
The Complete Guide to Microphone Boom Mic
Boom microphones offer positioning flexibility essential for professional audio recording. Discover different boom types, understand key features, learn positioning techniques, and invest in the right...
The Complete Guide to Roland Electronic Piano
Roland electronic pianos blend authentic piano action with modern sound engines and connectivity. Professional features for performers, producers and pianists.
Earthworks Mics: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Earthworks mics are professional-grade and expensive. This buying guide explains what you're paying for, which model suits your needs, and whether they're worth the investment.
Audio Technica With Mic: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Audio Technica offers quality microphones across price points. This guide explains microphone types, critical specifications, and how to select the right model for your recording or performance needs.
Behringer Headphone Preamp: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Behringer headphone preamp products deliver professional monitoring capabilities at affordable prices. This buyer's guide covers model options, key specifications, features, and considerations for sel...
The Complete Guide to Bass Guitar Direct Box
A bass guitar direct box converts your amplifier's output into a balanced microphone-level signal, capturing your tone cleanly for mixing consoles and recording rigs.
The Complete Guide to Analog Audio Console
Analog audio consoles remain essential tools in professional studios, offering tactile control, sonic character and reliability that digital systems cannot fully replicate.
Everything You Need to Know About Mixing and Mastering Headphones
Mastering headphones reveal the truth of your mix with uncoloured, accurate reproduction — the essential tool for any serious mixing engineer.
Common Universal Audio Company Mistakes to Avoid
Most disappointing Apollo setups aren't the hardware's fault. Here are the buying and setup mistakes that quietly hold Universal Audio gear back.
The Complete Guide to Adam Speakers
Adam speakers deliver precision studio monitoring trusted by professional recording engineers. Explore how these accurate reference monitors transform your mixing and mastering workflow.
The Complete Guide to Hercules Stands
Hercules stands deliver practical, reliable instrument storage at affordable prices. Whether you're a musician with multiple guitars or a studio managing instruments, they protect your valuable equipm...
Mastering Headphones: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Learn how to select mastering headphones for professional mixing and mastering work. Compare frequency response, design characteristics, and budget options for accurate audio monitoring.
The Complete Guide to Wooden Piano Keyboard Stand
A wooden piano keyboard stand provides essential instrumental support combined with aesthetic warmth, offering natural beauty and acoustic resonance that complement any playing environment.
The Complete Guide to Audio Tape Players
Audio tape players remain essential tools for achieving the warm, characterful sound prized in professional studios. Explore tape technology, how it shapes your recordings and its contemporary applica...
Behringer Digital Mixer X32 Explained
Behringer digital mixers deliver professional mixing capabilities at prices making sophisticated sound reinforcement accessible. This guide explores key models, features, and helps you assess if Behri...
Common Akai Mpc Mistakes to Avoid
Plenty of people buy an Akai MPC full of enthusiasm and fall into the same avoidable mistakes. Here's what trips people up most, and how to dodge it.
The Complete Guide to Electric Piano Upright
Electric piano uprights deliver authentic piano playing experience with modern convenience. Discover why uprights suit space-conscious musicians, understand key features, and explore top brands from b...
The Complete Guide to Electric Bass Preamp
An electric bass preamp shapes and amplifies your signal, providing essential tone control and gain staging. Discover how preamps enhance your bass tone and performance.
The Best Patch Cables for the Money
No made-up ranking, just the honest pick — the best patch cables for a tight pedalboard, passive tone, a studio patchbay, or life on the road.
Mpc One: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A spec sheet can seduce anyone. Here's how to work out whether the MPC One actually fits your workflow before you commit.
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Audio Interface
Audio interfaces connect mics, instruments and monitors to your computer for recording, playback and mixing.
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Cable Management
Keep your studio neat, safe and easy to patch with practical cable management solutions for any recording setup.
Fader Controller
Fader controllers provide tactile, hands-on control for mixing, automation and live performance with synths and software...
Gallien Krueger Bass Amp
Gallien Krueger bass amps are valued for punch, clarity and dependable low-end performance in rehearsal, studio and live...
MIDI Controller
Flexible controllers for software instruments, recording and live performance, from compact pads to full keyboard setups...
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Monitor Speakers
Choose monitor speakers for accurate playback, mixing and editing in home studios and professional rooms.
Patch Cables
Short cables used to connect pedals and effects, helping keep rigs tidy, quiet and dependable on stage or in the studio.
Roland Synthesizer
Roland synthesizers for electronic sound design, live control and flexible studio or stage performance.
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