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Two New MIDI Sketch Tools for Electronic Producers (Rhythm & Bass Machines)
Two browser-based MIDI tools for sketching rhythms and basslines. Built for ideas, not finished parts. Useful from the first click.
Leiam Sullivan
5 hours ago2 min read


MeatBeats Plugins Review: Classic House & Techno Sounds for Modern Producers
MeatBeats plugins capture the classic House & Techno tones from the early days. Honest tools, timeless sounds, and quick inspiration for producers.
Leiam Sullivan
2 days ago2 min read


Why Reference Tracks Matter in Mixing: How to Use Them for Better Translation
Reference tracks help your mixes translate. Here’s how to choose them, trust them, and use tools like Metric AB to get your mix over the line.
Leiam Sullivan
3 days ago2 min read


Why Gain Staging Matters: How Hot Levels Make Plugins Distort
Hot levels make plugins distort in subtle ways. Here’s why gain staging still matters – and how to keep your mix sounding clean and musical.
Leiam Sullivan
Dec 44 min read


Fast Attack and Fast Release: What They Really Mean in Compression
Fast attack and fast release shape punch, movement, and tone. Here’s how different compressors handle timing–and what those speeds really sound like.
Leiam Sullivan
Dec 13 min read


Channel Link: Finding the Sweet Spot Where Music Starts to Move
Channel Link shapes how a mix breathes. Linked = unity. Lower linking = subtle movement and life. Here’s how it works in audio.
Leiam Sullivan
Nov 293 min read


Introducing the Tempo Division Engine: A Precise BPM-to-Time Calculator for Producers
A simple, precise BPM-to-time calculator with ms, samples, Hz, tap tempo and tiny divisions down to 1/256. Built for real production workflows.
Leiam Sullivan
Nov 251 min read


Decimort 2 & Metric Halo Character: Two Simple Plugins That Add Real Tone and Timbre to Your Mix
Two plugins that quietly transform a mix: Decimort 2 for classic sampler flavour, and Metric Halo Character for subtle analogue tone.
Leiam Sullivan
Nov 202 min read


The Rhythm Patterns That Changed Everything for Me (and How They Can Change Your Tracks Too)
How discovering real rhythm patterns–from Disco to Blues–transformed my approach to electronic music and opened a new world of groove.
Leiam Sullivan
Nov 192 min read


Compressor Types Explained: VCA vs Optical vs FET vs Vari-Mu (Which Suits Your Mix?)
A visual guide to every compressor type – VCA, FET, Optical, and Vari-Mu – plus a free checklist to help you choose the right one.
Leiam Sullivan
Nov 63 min read


Finding Your Groove DNA
The SP1200 16 Swing 54 from Samples From Mars shows how groove and riff can lock into something more than timing – a living feel.
Leiam Sullivan
Nov 42 min read


How to Get Balance in Music Mixing: Build from the Anchor
Balance in mixing isn’t just about levels – it’s about connection. Build from your anchor and let every sound find its space.
Leiam Sullivan
Oct 282 min read


Mixing Music: Balancing Technical Precision with Emotion
Mix with emotion, not just meters. Here’s how balancing precision and instinct brings a mix to life and keeps the music feeling human.
Leiam Sullivan
Oct 233 min read


Stereo Movement in Mixing: PanMan vs Logic Tremolo Compared.
Subtle stereo movement gives sound life. Here’s how PanMan and Logic’s Tremolo can transform static elements in your mix.
Leiam Sullivan
Oct 222 min read


BlogBot Is Live: Ask Questions Directly Inside a post
BlogBot’s live. Ask questions inside the post and get real-time answers from the blog’s production guides.
Leiam Sullivan
Oct 152 min read


Compressing Reverbs: Keeping the Space Under Control
Compression keeps reverb steady and musical – holding space in place without losing depth or emotion.
Leiam Sullivan
Oct 142 min read


Looking Back at the First 100 Posts
Reflecting on 100 posts – lessons from the studio, the spark that started it all, and the growing community around Electronic Production.
Leiam Sullivan
Oct 103 min read


Future-Proof Your Music: Why Bouncing Stems Is Essential for Sync and Licensing Deals
Future-proof your music. Learn why bouncing stems is vital for sync licensing — and what every producer should include in their final mix.
Leiam Sullivan
Oct 73 min read


Why Music Theory Matters for Electronic Music Producers
Master keys, chords, and melodies. Music theory made simple for electronic music producers – write tracks with emotion and intention.
Leiam Sullivan
Sep 244 min read


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
Sep 203 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
Sep 173 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
Sep 153 min read
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