Techniques

Slap delay isn’t about echo. It’s about placement. A short reflection that makes a mix feel finished without being heard.

EQ slope isn’t just about numbers. Here’s what 6, 12, 24 and 48 dB/oct filters really do to your mix.

Bus routing isn’t about rules. It’s about control, cohesion, and intent – and knowing when not to bus is just as important.

Modern loud mixes aren’t made on the master bus. Here’s how clipping and gain staging create loudness without killing the mix.

Modes are the fastest way to change the mood of a melody without changing the key. Here’s how to use them in real electronic music.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

12 dB/oct EQ slopes: why they’re the musical sweet spot, from Pultec to Kirchhoff, FabFilter, SSL, Neve & Harrison.

Compression can flatten your mix. The mix knob brings it back to life. Here’s why blending dry signal changes everything.