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Mixing in Logic Pro: Why Stock Plugins Are All You Really Need
You don’t need paid plugins to get pro results. Here’s why Logic Pro’s stock tools are more than enough to mix with confidence.
Leiam Sullivan
1 hour ago14 min read
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House Music Mixing Lessons from Chicago: How a 1996 Trip Changed My Sound Forever
Chicago 1996. Tape. Desks. The moment I realised house music mixing was part of the art—not just the process.
Leiam Sullivan
1 day ago3 min read
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Is the Fletcher-Munson Curve What I'm Seeing on the Totalyser?
That curve on your Totalyser? It’s not a target. It’s the ghost of a good decision.
Leiam Sullivan
6 days ago3 min read
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Parallel Processing in Electronic Music Production: Add Punch Without Losing Clarity
Parallel processing adds punch, grit and space—without ruining your sound. Try these 5 creative techniques tailored for electronic music.
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 233 min read
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The Secrets to a Great Sounding Track: How Far Do You Really Need to Go?
Forget the rules—great tracks are about feel. From Homework to hard drives, how far do you really need to go?
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 223 min read
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Do All DAWs Sound the Same? The Truth Behind DAW Sound Differences
Do all DAWs sound the same? Technically yes, but the feel tells a different story. Here’s how each DAW shaped my music over the years.
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 194 min read
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Why Signing Up to Plugin Companies Saved Me Thousands on Pro Plugins
How I saved thousands on plugins by signing up to mailing lists, using subscriptions, and timing deals like a pro.
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 162 min read
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How Understanding Pitch Shapes Your Sound: Essential Insights for Electronic Music Producers
Explore pitch insights from Module 2—enhance your electronic productions with pitch bending, harmonics, and automation techniques.
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 153 min read
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The Sidechain Filter on the Master Bus Compressor — What It Does, Why It Matters
Control your mix dynamics without squashing the groove — use a sidechain filter on the master bus compressor to keep your low-end solid and
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 105 min read
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Inside the Box: How I Use Arturia V Collection Synths in my Music Production
Inside the box, outside of time—Arturia’s emulations bring vintage soul into today’s workflow, from the DX7 to the Solina Strings.
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 93 min read
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My Top 5 Influential Mix Engineers: Insights from the Masters
From club mixes to pro insights—these 5 engineers helped shape my sound and belief in what’s possible. A dedication to the masters.
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 83 min read
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Audio Saturation: How It Transforms Your Sound
Audio saturation adds warmth, harmonics, and subtle compression—bringing analog colour and character into today’s digital workflows.
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 33 min read
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Preamp Emulations: Adding Colour and Audio Saturation Inside the Box
Still chasing that analog warmth in your mix? Learn how preamp emulations recreate classic tone inside your DAW.
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 23 min read
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5 Free Plugins That Keep My Mixes Sharp (and Why I Still Use Them)
Mid/side control, stereo tricks, clean gain—these 5 free plugins still earn a place on my mix bus. Here’s why I keep using them.
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 13 min read
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FM Synthesis: From the DX21 to the FM2 – A Journey Through Hardware Grit and Glory
From the lo-fi DX21 to the bold DX7 II, Korg FM2, and plugins like Dexed—FM synthesis still delivers raw inspiration in every form.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 273 min read
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Keep Going: Why Perseverance in Music Production Pays Off
Keep going. Even 10 hours on one section can be worth it. The breakthrough often comes right after you think it’s not working.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 262 min read
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Master Bus Limiter – Brainworx BX Limiter: My Master Bus Secret Weapon
The BX Limiter’s XL dial is my secret weapon—subtly filling spaces, binding mixes, and giving tracks that final professional polish.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 252 min read
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How Music Producers Make Money: My Experience & What Works
Music producers earn by diversifying. Beats, royalties, sync licensing, remixing—multiple micro-streams add up. Here’s my experience.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 214 min read
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Module 2: Understanding Pitch for the Electronic Music Producer – Now Available on Patreon
Unlock the power of pitch in electronic music! Learn tuning, automation, and creative pitch tricks to enhance your productions.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 201 min read
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It’s 2025, and I’m Still Freezing Tracks in Logic Pro
It’s 2025, my M2 Max is 40x faster than my old G4, yet I’m still freezing tracks in Logic Pro. Will we ever have true unlimited power?
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 192 min read
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Why I Always Use Pre-Fader Settings in My DAW (And Why You Might Want To)
Pre-fader metering keeps levels accurate, while pre-fader sends shape depth. Master these DAW techniques for cleaner, precise mixes.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 182 min read
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Auratone, Avantone Mixcube—Same Job, Different Decade (And Why They Still Matter in Mixing)
The Avantone Mixcube exposes mix flaws fast. Fix it here, and everything sounds clearer everywhere. The truth hurts—but it works.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 174 min read
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SPL Machine Head: A No-Fuss Tape Emulation That Delivers
I thought ToTape 7 was my go-to for tape saturation—until I tried Machine Head. Smooth, effortless, and musical. This one delivers.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 143 min read
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Setting Reverb: Finding a Space That Feels Right
Learn how to set reverb in your mixes. Create depth, balance elements, and achieve a cohesive sound that elevates your music.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 134 min read
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