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Sampling: Punk With a Sampler
Sampling was punk rebellion: ripping up forgotten records, reshaping them for the dancefloor, and sparking cultures that still thrive today.
Leiam Sullivan
7 hours ago3 min read
AI in Music Production: The Biggest Shift Since the Sampler
AI is revolutionising music production. Explore how tools like Suno and Logic’s stem splitter give sampling a whole new future.
Leiam Sullivan
3 days ago3 min read
Tighten Your Midi Timing by Slowing Down Your Sequencer
Slow your DAW down to tighten MIDI timing. Hear every detail, fix errors, and return to full speed for a locked-in groove.
Leiam Sullivan
5 days ago3 min read
Compression Is Density
Compression is more than volume control – it’s density. Learn how to shape punchy, cohesive mixes with depth and clarity.
Leiam Sullivan
Sep 112 min read
Lexicon 224 Reverb – The Verb I’ve Been Searching For
The Lexicon 224 reverb feels like home-the timeless sound I’d been hearing all my life, now finally in my own mixes.
Leiam Sullivan
Aug 172 min read
Major vs Minor Keys in Electronic Music
Major and minor keys can define your track’s mood. Here’s how they work in underground electronic music with real-world examples.
Leiam Sullivan
Aug 142 min read
The Musical Sweet Spot of EQ Filter Slopes: Why 12 dB/Oct Keeps Turning Up
12 dB/oct EQ slopes: why they’re the musical sweet spot, from Pultec to Kirchhoff, FabFilter, SSL, Neve & Harrison.
Leiam Sullivan
Aug 124 min read
ARC 3 Review: Over a Decade of Trustworthy Room Correction
ARC 3 has earned its place in my mix setup for over a decade. Still reliable, even now that ARC 4 is on the scene.
Leiam Sullivan
Aug 73 min read
Owning Your Music: When to Hold On–and When to Sign
Own your music, protect your rights. Learn the truth about record deals and the best way to balance independence with label support.
Leiam Sullivan
Aug 52 min read
CGII Plugin Review: Is This the Ultimate Master Bus Finisher?
The CGII plugin brings pro-level polish, loudness, and clarity to your master bus. Here’s how I use it—and what to watch for with Density.
Leiam Sullivan
Jul 302 min read
Mix Knob on a Compressor: The Secret to Better Mixing
Compression can flatten your mix. The mix knob brings it back to life. Here’s why blending dry signal changes everything.
Leiam Sullivan
Jul 293 min read
The Art of Mixing by David Gibson: A Trip-Worthy Teaching Tool
A trippy, visual journey into the stereo field. David Gibson’s Art of Mixing still hits decades later—and I used it in class.
Leiam Sullivan
Jul 223 min read
Why I Still Buy Plugins (Even Though Logic Has Everything I Need)
Logic has all I need. But the Fairchild and Lexicon 224? There’s something about the flavour.
Leiam Sullivan
Jul 162 min read
Low-Pass Filtering: The Unsung Mixing Essential
Low-pass filtering shapes warmth, depth, and clarity in your mix. Here’s why it deserves as much attention as high-pass filtering.
Leiam Sullivan
Jul 92 min read
New Gear, New Ideas: Why the Unknown Sparks Creativity
New music gear breaks your routine. It’s not about control — it’s about discovery. The unknown often sparks your best tracks.
Leiam Sullivan
Jul 41 min read
Compression in Mixing: Letting Just Enough Through for Clarity in Busy Mixes
Compression isn’t about loudness—it’s about clarity. Let a sliver of sound cut through and the brain will do the rest.
Leiam Sullivan
Jul 32 min read
When I Thought the Attack Was Too Slow (But It Was the Release All Along)
I thought the attack wasn’t fast enough. Turns out, it was the release all along. Here’s how I heard it—and fixed it.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 262 min read
It’s the Space In-Between That’s Important
It’s not just the notes–it’s the space between. Reverb, silence, and scale shape how a track floats, breathes, and lands.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 252 min read
Inside the BBC Sound Library: A Goldmine for Sound Designers
A quiet archive of 16,000+ sounds - from steam trains to tape hiss. For sound designers, it’s a hidden gem worth exploring.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 182 min read
The Sweet Spot: Using Saturation and Drive to Anchor Your Mix
Learn how to use saturation and drive to shape your master bus. Hit the sweet spot without muddying your mix.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 172 min read
Why Pre-’90s Music Sounds So Good (And How To Get That Feel Today)
Why does old music sound so warm? It’s not nostalgia - it’s physics, tape, vinyl, and tubes. Here’s how to bring that feel back.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 123 min read
Conversations Within the Music
A good production isn’t just layered - it listens and responds. Your track is a conversation. Here’s how to make the parts speak.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 102 min read
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