Production Stories

From Abbey Road to Curve Pusher, a reflection on mastering, perspective, and why great masters finish records rather than fix them.

Paralysis from analysis in music production: why producers lose perspective and how stepping away can save a track.

Some tracks capture a moment. Others need time. The real skill is knowing when to stop – and when to keep listening.

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

Sampling isn’t just about borrowing sounds. It’s about hearing music differently. From crate digging and disco loops to Barry White and modern production, here’s how sampling changed the way producers listen.

Own your music, protect your rights. Learn the truth about record deals and the best way to balance independence with label support.

Chicago, 1996. A room full of records I'd grown up on. And one detail I wouldn't fully understand until years later: the tape.

The more I learnt about mixing, the closer I got to the sound in my head. The tools gave me control. But how far do you really need to go?

Do all DAWs sound the same? Technically yes. But after decades working across Logic, Ableton Live, Cubase and Pro Tools, I've consistently heard something different.

Building a professional plugin collection doesn't have to mean paying full price. Here's the approach that's saved me thousands over the years.

Five mix engineers fundamentally changed the way I think about mixing. This is a personal tribute to the people whose techniques, generosity and way of thinking shaped my approach to music production.

Keep going. Even 10 hours on one section can be worth it. The breakthrough often comes right after you think it’s not working.

It’s 2026, 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?

Finding your sound in music production means consistency, speed, and identity. Here’s how to define yours – and make it unmistakable.

Euclidean sequencing adds natural movement to rhythms. HY-RPE2 brings that modular feel in the box, creating dynamic, evolving grooves.

Discover how Akai S-Series samplers shaped 90s House & Techno with iconic sounds still in demand today. Find out where to get them!

In ’93, I made a track in my bedroom. Months later, it shook The Hacienda. Music takes you places you never expect—trust the process.

The Timeless Appeal of the Pultec EQ: A Personal Journey My fascination with the Pultec EQ began in 2006 when I first learned about its...

Lost my reverb. Lost the vibe. Then a free plugin showed up—and saved the mix. UAD Pure Plate to the rescue.