Troubleshooting
Everything published on Viyolens under Troubleshooting — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Common Guitar Strap Locks Mistakes to Avoid
Charlotte walks through the guitar strap locks mistakes she's seen repeatedly: screw length mishaps, mixed brands, incorrect installation, and acoustic guitar problems. Learn what goes wrong and how t...
Common Cable for Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
Most cable problems aren't the cable's fault. Here are the mistakes that actually cause the trouble, and the easy fixes for each one.
Common Cdj Mistakes to Avoid
Most CDJ disasters are completely preventable. Here are the 15 most common mistakes DJs make and exactly how to avoid or fix each one.
Amp Cables for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Understand amp cables for your first amplifier setup. Learn cable types, quality features, proper connections and common mistakes to avoid.
Common Guitar Capo Mistakes to Avoid
Most capo frustration comes from a handful of avoidable mistakes: clamping too hard, poor placement, or incompatibility with your guitar's neck. Here's what to avoid.
Common Fog Machine Mistakes to Avoid
Most fog machine mistakes aren't complicated. They're simple oversights that damage equipment, trigger alarms or irritate audiences—and they're all preventable.
Common Usb Turntable Mistakes to Avoid
Digitising vinyl requires careful technique. Learn the mistakes that trip up beginners and how to create high-quality digital archives of your records.
Common Make Noise Pro Audio Mistakes to Avoid
Most Make Noise mistakes come from expanding too fast, misunderstanding signal flow, and neglecting power requirements. This guide covers each issue and how to avoid it.
How to Set Up and Use Xlr
The order you plug in, gain up and switch on phantom power actually matters. Here's the exact step-by-step sequence for setting up XLR safely.
Common Ableton Move Mistakes to Avoid
Same handful of mistakes, every time. Here's what trips people up on Ableton Move most, and the quick fix for each one.
Common Mini Guitar Amp Mistakes to Avoid
Mini guitar amp mistakes: expecting full-size tone, misunderstanding wattage, not testing before buying and choosing the wrong type for your actual use.
Common 12 String Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
Doubled strings magnify mistakes. Here are the eight pitfalls that derail most players and how to avoid them.
Common Novation Circuit Tracks Mistakes to Avoid
Most Circuit Tracks problems come from skipping the Components app, ignoring firmware updates, and not using per-step controls or varied pattern lengths.
Common Cd Player Mistakes to Avoid
Most problems with disc playback stem from a handful of avoidable errors. Here is what those mistakes are and how to prevent them from affecting your setup or shortening the life of your equipment.
Common In Ear Monitoring Mistakes to Avoid
From turning up the volume too much to ignoring a weak signal, these common in-ear monitoring mistakes derail performances. Here's how to avoid them.
Common Dac Mistakes to Avoid
Most DAC disappointments are setup problems, not defects. This guide shows the 10 pitfalls people hit and how to avoid them before wasting money.
Common Acoustic Foam Mistakes to Avoid
Common Alesis Drum Kit Mistakes to Avoid
Most Alesis drum kit problems come from a small number of fixable errors in setup, module configuration, and practice habits.
Cable Tester for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Common Boss Drum Album Mistakes to Avoid
Most BOSS drum machine recording problems come down to a handful of common errors. Here are the ones that appear most often and the specific fixes that resolve each immediately.
Common Pedal Power Supply Mistakes to Avoid
Most pedalboard power problems come from preventable mistakes: using wrong voltage, undersizing current capacity, or daisy-chaining high-current digital pedals. Here's what to avoid.
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Mini guitar amps offer portable, space-saving practice sound for home use, travel and quick warm-up sessions.
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Short cables used to connect pedals and effects, helping keep rigs tidy, quiet and dependable on stage or in the studio.
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Pedal power supplies provide reliable, tidy and quiet energy for guitar and bass effects boards of any size.
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