Synthesizer
Everything published on Viyolens under Synthesizer — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Best Serum Plugins for the Money
The honest breakdown: when the original Serum is enough, when Serum 2 is worth it, and when a free alternative is the smarter starting point.
The Complete Guide to Pad Midi
Pad MIDI controllers provide intuitive interfaces for triggering sounds and controlling parameters in modern music production. Essential tools for hip-hop, electronic and experimental music creation.
Vital Synth Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Novation Synthesizer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Novation synthesizers balance simplicity with genuine power—perfect for beginners exploring electronic music. This guide explains their philosophy, which models suit learners, and why Novation offers...
A Guide to Eurorack Case
Make Noise Pro Audio Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Make Noise builds Eurorack modular synthesisers and effects with an unconventional design philosophy rooted in West Coast synthesis and experimental sound design.
Synth Guitar Pedals: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Synth guitar pedals transform traditional guitar tones into synthesiser sounds and electronic textures. This buyer's guide covers pedal types, key specifications, price ranges, and factors to consider...
Novation Circuit Tracks Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The Novation Circuit Tracks combines two polyphonic Nova synth tracks with four drum tracks and a 32-step sequencer in a battery-powered portable groovebox.
Behringer Td-3 Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Workstation Keyboard: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A workstation keyboard is a complete music production studio in one machine. This guide covers professional specs, different manufacturers, and how to choose for composition and performance.
The Complete Guide to Korg Mono
The Korg Mono delivers authentic analogue synthesis in a portable, affordable package. Perfect for live performance or learning synthesis, this monophonic instrument offers surprising depth and tonal...
Akai Keyboard for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Akai keyboards look complex but making music on them is surprisingly straightforward. This beginner's guide walks you through powering on, finding sounds, and playing your first melodies with encourag...
Hybrid Synthesizer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Hybrid synthesizers blend analogue warmth with digital flexibility. This beginner's guide explains what hybrid means practically, compares them to pure approaches, and helps you decide if hybrid synth...
Elektron Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Hold a step, twist a knob, and only that step changes — that's the Elektron idea in a nutshell, and it's genuinely hard to go back once it clicks.
Synth Rack for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Synth racks look intimidating but are learnable. This guide demystifies modular synthesis, shows you how to make sound in your first session, and builds realistic expectations for learning.
Roland Synthesizer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Roland synthesizers reward patient, curious beginners — here is where to start and what to explore first.
Common Roland Synthesizer Mistakes to Avoid
Roland synthesizers are accessible, but accessibility breeds particular habits that limit your progress — here is what to watch for.
Moog Matriarch: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The Moog Matriarch is a powerful semi-modular synthesizer for serious electronic music producers. This buying guide evaluates what you're actually getting, common misconceptions about the Matriarch, a...
The Best Novation Circuit Tracks for the Money
From best starting patches to ideal companion hardware and live performance settings, this guide covers how to get the most from the Novation Circuit Tracks.
Serum Presets for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Serum presets give you a complete, playable sound immediately. Here is how to use them effectively from the first session, including macro controls, auditioning techniques, and editing.
Serum Plugin: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The practical guide to purchasing Serum — what the licence covers, how Serum 2 differs from the original, and whether the third-party preset ecosystem is worth your money.
Everything You Need to Know About Yamaha Touch Sensitive Keyboard
Touch sensitive keyboards enable expressive, dynamic playing by responding to finger force and speed. Learn how to choose instruments that match your playing style.
Eurorack Case: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Roland 808S for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The Roland 808S looks complex but making music on it is surprisingly simple. Learn how to make your first beats, master basic patterns, and understand controls through hands-on beginner steps.
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Behringer Td-3
Behringer TD-3 is a compact acid bass synth and sequencer built for punchy lines and electronic performance.
Groovebox
All-in-one production tools for beat-making, sequencing and hands-on electronic performance.
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Keytar
Discover the keytar for expressive live performance, portable playing and bold stage presence.
Nord Stage 3
Browse Nord Stage 3 keyboards for premium live performance, versatile sounds and professional stage control.
Roland Synthesizer
Roland synthesizers for electronic sound design, live control and flexible studio or stage performance.
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Sequential Digital Piano
Sequential digital pianos suit players who want modern keyboard features, expressive control and studio-friendly use.
Synthesizer
Find a synthesizer for studio sound design, live performance and electronic music, from classic analogue tones to versat...
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Touch Sensitive Keyboard
Dynamic keyboards that respond to playing strength, giving players more expression, control and a more musical feel.
