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High- and low-pass filters tidy mixes quickly, but wide bell EQs often sound more musical. Sometimes shaping beats removing.

Two browser-based generators for rhythm and bass. One click creates MIDI drum patterns or basslines you can drop straight into your DAW.

MeatBeats plugins capture the classic House & Techno tones from the early days. Honest tools, timeless sounds, and quick inspiration for producers.

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.

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.

Fast attack and fast release shape punch, movement, and tone. Here’s how different compressors handle timing–and what those speeds really sound like.

Channel Link shapes how a mix breathes. Linked = unity. Lower linking = subtle movement and life. Here’s how it works in audio.

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.

Two plugins that quietly transform a mix: Decimort 2 for classic sampler flavour, and Metric Halo Character for subtle analogue tone.

How discovering real rhythm patterns–from Disco to Blues–transformed my approach to electronic music and opened a new world of groove.

A visual guide to every compressor type – VCA, FET, Optical, and Vari-Mu – plus a free checklist to help you choose the right one.

The SP1200 16 Swing 54 from Samples From Mars shows how groove and riff can lock into something more than timing – a living feel.

Balance in mixing isn’t just about levels – it’s about connection. Build from your anchor and let every sound find its space.

Mix with emotion, not just meters. Here’s how balancing precision and instinct brings a mix to life and keeps the music feeling human.

Subtle stereo movement gives sound life. Here’s how PanMan and Logic’s Tremolo can transform static elements in your mix.

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Compression keeps reverb steady and musical – holding space in place without losing depth or emotion.

Reflecting on 100 posts – lessons from the studio, the spark that started it all, and the growing community around Electronic Production.

Future-proof your music. Learn why bouncing stems is vital for sync licensing — and what every producer should include in their final mix.

Master keys, chords, and melodies. Music theory made simple for electronic music producers – write tracks with emotion and intention.

Sampling was punk rebellion: ripping up forgotten records, reshaping them for the dancefloor, and sparking cultures that still thrive today.

AI is revolutionising music production. Explore how tools like Suno and Logic’s stem splitter give sampling a whole new future.

Slow your DAW down to tighten MIDI timing. Hear every detail, fix errors, and return to full speed for a locked-in groove.

Compression is more than volume control – it’s density. Learn how to shape punchy, cohesive mixes with depth and clarity.