Synthesizers
Everything published on Viyolens under Synthesizers — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Studiologic for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Getting started with a Studiologic keyboard means understanding setup, factory presets and basic controls. This beginner guide helps you unbox, connect and play your first sounds confidently.
The Complete Guide to Synthesizer Keys
Synthesizer keys are the creative interface between you and sound. Discover different weighting types, features and how to select the right keyboard.
The Complete Guide to Reason Daw Software
Reason DAW offers a unique, visually-guided approach to electronic music production. Discover why producers love its hands-on workflow and modular philosophy.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Midi Controller
Guitar MIDI controllers transform traditional guitar playing into powerful music production tools, enabling digital sound creation whilst maintaining expressive control.
The Ultimate Guide to Divi Filterable Portfolio Module
A filter module forms the heart of subtractive synthesis, shaping oscillator waves into expressive, evolving tones. This guide explores how filters work, different types and how to use them creatively...
Portable Synthesizer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selecting a portable synthesizer requires balancing sound quality, portability, and interface complexity. This guide covers oscillator types, filter architecture, keyboard actions, polyphony, and batt...
Korg Mono for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Synthesisers intimidate beginners, but a Korg Mono makes learning synthesis simple and enjoyable. This guide demystifies synthesis and gets you making sounds immediately.
The Complete Guide to Synthesizer With Stand
A synthesizer with stand provides stability and professional positioning. Learn how to choose the right setup for your keyboard and playing style.
Omnisphere Plugin: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Should you buy Omnisphere? This guide evaluates its capabilities, premium pricing, sound design potential, alternatives, and helps determine whether it justifies cost for your production workflow.
Common Arturia Synthesizer Mistakes to Avoid
Arturia instruments reward engagement — and many players leave their capabilities largely untapped. Here are the recurring mistakes and how to avoid them.
Keyboard Novation for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting keyboard? Novation keyboards are designed for accessibility. Discover why they're perfect for beginners and how to get started.
Everything You Need to Know About Korg Trinity Vst
The Korg Trinity combines synthesis power with accessible interface design. Discover its sound engine, sequencing capabilities and why it remains influential decades after its release.
Vocoder: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Hardware, software or a dedicated keyboard? Here's how to work out which type of vocoder actually suits how you make music, before you spend a penny.
The Complete Guide to Blue Keyboards
Blue keyboards combine striking visual appeal with distinctive warm, soulful tones that have shaped music across multiple genres.
The Complete Guide to Roland Jupiter 8
The Roland Jupiter 8 stands as one of electronic music's most legendary synthesizers. This 1984 polyphonic powerhouse defined the sound of 1980s production and remains highly sought after by collector...
Novation Synthesizer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying the right Novation synthesizer requires understanding product categories, keyboard sizes, synthesis engines, and connectivity options. This guide helps you choose an instrument that matches you...
Keyboard Novation: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a Novation keyboard means understanding product categories from portable MIDI controllers to professional synthesizers. This guide clarifies specifications and helps you match the right model...
The Ultimate Guide to Plugin Types
Open a DAW's plugin browser and it's a lot. Here's how the main plugin types break down, so choosing the right tool stops being guesswork.
The Ultimate Guide to Sequencer Module
Sequencer modules are programmable hardware devices that manage musical patterns in electronic production. From modular synthesis to standalone workstations, these tools offer hands-on control and cre...
Synthesizer Keys for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Synthesizer keys might seem complex, but they're genuinely beginner-friendly. Our guide covers getting started, learning without theory overload, and building confidence fast.
The Complete Guide to Moog Synthesizer Keyboard
Moog synthesizer keyboards define electronic music with distinctive warmth and hands-on sound design. Discover why musicians choose Moog and which model suits your needs.
Rackmount Synth: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a rackmount synth? Learn what specifications matter, compare sound engine types, assess integration needs, and avoid common buying mistakes.
The Complete Guide to Behringer Swing
The Behringer Swing brings authentic analog synthesis at budget-friendly prices, making it ideal for producers and musicians exploring synth sound design.
Common Vocoder Mistakes to Avoid
A muddy, lifeless vocoder patch is almost always down to one of a handful of repeated mistakes — here's each one, and the easy fix.
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Analog Synthesizer
Analog synthesizers for creative sound design, live performance and distinctive hardware-based music production.
Behringer
Behringer offers accessible keyboard and synth gear with hands-on control, value and studio-friendly creative features.
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Behringer Digital Piano
Behringer digital piano models provide practical, affordable piano playing with modern connectivity for home and studio...
Fm Synthesizer
FM synthesizers use frequency modulation to create bright, complex and highly expressive electronic sounds.
MIDI Controller
Flexible controllers for software instruments, recording and live performance, from compact pads to full keyboard setups...
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MIDI Foot Controller
Foot-operated MIDI control for live performance, looping, preset changes and hands-free studio or stage operation.
Moog Matriarch
Shop Moog Matriarch instruments for semi-modular analogue synthesis, expressive control and bold performance sound.
Vocoder
Vocoders for robotic vocal effects, sound design and expressive electronic performance.
