Troubleshooting
Everything published on Viyolens under Troubleshooting — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Common Behringer Touch Mistakes to Avoid
None of these are embarrassing — they're just the sort of Behringer X-Touch mistakes nobody warns you about until you've already made them.
Trs Cable for Beginners: A Complete Guide
No assumed knowledge, no jargon first. Just which cable you actually need, and what to check when something doesn't sound right.
Common X Touch Mistakes to Avoid
The habits that quietly cause X-Touch headaches — and the simple fix for each one.
Common Midi Controller Mistakes to Avoid
Most MIDI controller frustration isn't a hardware fault at all. Here are the seven avoidable mistakes that actually cause it, and the fix for each one.
Common Pedalboard Mistakes to Avoid
Most pedalboard frustrations come from a handful of avoidable mistakes. Here's what to watch for — and how to fix each one when it goes wrong.
Common Pedal Board Mistakes to Avoid
The same handful of pedal board problems come through the shop door every time. Here's what actually goes wrong, and the straightforward fix.
Common Bass Amp Mistakes to Avoid
Common bass amp mistakes cost money or kill your gear. Here's how to spot them and what to do about it.
Common 500 Series Rack Mistakes to Avoid
Most problems in 500 series setups trace back to a handful of common errors. Here are the ones to know about and the specific steps that resolve each one immediately.
Common Presonus Studio One Mistakes to Avoid
Most Studio One mistakes come from skipping setup steps and ignoring built-in features. This guide covers the errors that cost producers the most time and how to fix them.
Common Word Clock Mistakes to Avoid
Most word clock problems trace back to a handful of common errors. This guide covers the mistakes most likely to cause clicks, dropouts or failed lock — and exactly how to fix them.
Common Radio Mics Mistakes to Avoid
Most wireless microphone problems come from avoidable mistakes. Here are the five most common errors with radio mics, and the practical steps to prevent each one.
Common Guitar Pedal Mistakes to Avoid
Most guitar pedal problems are preventable. Learn the mistakes beginners make and how to sidestep them from the start.
Common Yamaha Amps Mistakes to Avoid
Most complaints about a Yamaha amp trace back to a handful of avoidable mistakes, not a genuine flaw. Here's what to watch for before it trips you up.
Common Guitar Pickups Humbucker Mistakes to Avoid
Most humbucker headaches trace back to a handful of common mistakes. This guide covers the ones that trip people up most often — and what to do instead.
Common Waveform Mistakes to Avoid
Waveform is straightforward but beginners make predictable mistakes. Here's what to avoid when starting music production.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Audio Jack
The guitar audio jack connects your instrument to amplifiers and equipment. Learn construction, troubleshooting and maintenance for reliable audio performance.
Common Sony Ps-lx310bt Mistakes to Avoid
Most 'broken' Sony PS-LX310BT complaints trace back to one of a handful of easy, five-minute-fix mistakes. Here's what they are and how to spot them.
Common Ukulele Strings Mistakes to Avoid
Small mistakes when buying or changing strings can cost you time, money and the pleasure of playing. Here are the pitfalls to sidestep and why they matter.
Common Behringer Xr18 Mistakes to Avoid
Most Behringer XR18 problems aren't the mixer's fault. Here are the mistakes I see most often behind the desk, and how to fix each one.
The Complete Guide to Mic And Cable
Discover how to select the right mic and cable combination, understand cable construction, and solve common audio problems. A guide to professional microphone setups.
Common Xlr Mistakes to Avoid
It looks consistent from the outside, which is exactly why these assumptions about XLR catch people out. Here are the mistakes worth actually knowing.
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