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Techniques
Discover the production techniques I use as a professional producer to craft and refine tracks. From mixing and sound design to creative workflow strategies and unique processing methods, this section covers the real-world techniques that shape my sound. Learn how I apply EQ, compression, layering, modulation, and advanced effects to achieve polished, professional results. Whether refining a mix or pushing creative boundaries, these techniques provide insight into my production process.
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 123 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 102 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 73 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 62 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 46 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 293 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 263 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 212 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 164 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 133 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 93 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 62 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 3014 min read
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
Apr 243 min read
Parallel Processing in Electronic Music Production – Add Punch and Glue 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
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
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
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
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
Auratone & Avantone Mixcube – Same Idea, Different Decade (And Why They Still Matter in 2025 Mixes)
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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