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The Art of Mixing by David Gibson: A Trip-Worthy Teaching Tool
A trippy, visual journey into the stereo field. David Gibson’s Art of Mixing still hits decades later—and I used it in class.
Leiam Sullivan
Jul 22, 20253 min read


Low-Pass Filtering: The Unsung Mixing Essential
Low-pass filtering shapes warmth, depth, and clarity in your mix. Here’s why it deserves as much attention as high-pass filtering.
Leiam Sullivan
Jul 9, 20252 min read


New Gear, New Ideas: Why the Unknown Sparks Creativity
New music gear breaks your routine. It’s not about control — it’s about discovery. The unknown often sparks your best tracks.
Leiam Sullivan
Jul 4, 20251 min read


Compression in Mixing: Letting Just Enough Through for Clarity in Busy Mixes
Compression isn’t about loudness—it’s about clarity. Let a sliver of sound cut through and the brain will do the rest.
Leiam Sullivan
Jul 3, 20252 min read


When I Thought the Attack Was Too Slow (But It Was the Release All Along)
I thought the attack wasn’t fast enough. Turns out, it was the release all along. Here’s how I heard it—and fixed it.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 26, 20252 min read


It’s the Space In-Between That’s Important
It’s not just the notes–it’s the space between. Reverb, silence, and scale shape how a track floats, breathes, and lands.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 25, 20252 min read


The Sweet Spot: Using Saturation and Drive to Anchor Your Mix
Learn how to use saturation and drive to shape your master bus. Hit the sweet spot without muddying your mix.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 17, 20252 min read


Why Pre-’90s Music Sounds So Good (And How To Get That Feel Today)
Why does old music sound so warm? It’s not nostalgia - it’s physics, tape, vinyl, and tubes. Here’s how to bring that feel back.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 12, 20253 min read


Conversations Within the Music
A good production isn’t just layered - it listens and responds. Your track is a conversation. Here’s how to make the parts speak.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 10, 20252 min read


Track Delay: The Hidden Key to a Locked Groove
Track delay helps your grooves lock in. It’s not just timing correction — it’s how you put the music into electronic music.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 7, 20253 min read


Mastering ADSR: How Envelope Shaping Makes Your Mix Flow
ADSR envelopes control the shape of your sound. Get them right, and your mix flows. Here’s how each stage works - and why it matters.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 6, 20252 min read


Hi-Hat Top-End Roll-Off: Why Classic Drum Machines Sound Different
High-end roll-off isn’t just for old gear. It’s a powerful tool in electronic music to shape warmth, tone, and space - without killing clarity.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 4, 20256 min read


Why Pre-Made Drum Kits Still Matter: Classic and Modern Tools That Work
Classic drum kits weren’t random - they were systems. Here’s why that still matters in a world of infinite drum samples.
Leiam Sullivan
May 29, 20253 min read


What Does 6 / 12 / 24 dB per Octave Actually Mean? (Filter Slope Explained for Music Producers)
What does “12 dB per octave” mean? A producer’s guide to filter slopes, high-pass clarity, and the power of understanding octaves.
Leiam Sullivan
May 26, 20253 min read


10 Things That Keep Showing Up in Top-Quality Electronic Productions
These 10 areas keep showing up in top-quality electronic productions
- no checklist, just patterns that work again and again.
Leiam Sullivan
May 21, 20252 min read


What Is Headroom in Audio?
Headroom gives your electronic mix punch, space, and clarity. Learn how it works across streaming and club systems - and how loud is too loud.
Leiam Sullivan
May 16, 20254 min read


Oversampling in Music Production: What It Is and When to Use It
Oversampling helps clean up your sound by reducing aliasing - especially in distortion-heavy mixes. Here’s how and when to use it.
Leiam Sullivan
May 13, 20253 min read


8 Mixing Tips for Music Producers That Actually Make a Difference
8 mixing tips for music producers that actually make a difference—practical, real-world insights to sharpen your mix instincts.
Leiam Sullivan
May 9, 20253 min read


Finishing Tracks – Check Against the Metronome and Listen to Every Track Through
Before I mix, I solo every stem, metronome on. Clicks, pops, DC offset—nothing gets through. It’s how I finish tracks, clean and tight.
Leiam Sullivan
May 6, 20252 min read


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
Apr 30, 202514 min read
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