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A visual guide to every compressor type – VCA, FET, Optical, and Vari-Mu – plus a free checklist to help you choose the right one.

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.

Mix with emotion, not just meters. Here’s how balancing precision and instinct brings a mix to life and keeps the music feeling human.

Subtle stereo movement gives sound life. Here’s how PanMan and Logic’s Tremolo can transform static elements in your mix.

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

Reflecting on 100 posts – lessons from the studio, the spark that started it all, and the growing community around Electronic Production.

Future-proof your music. Learn why bouncing stems is vital for sync licensing — and what every producer should include in their final mix.

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

Sampling was punk rebellion: ripping up forgotten records, reshaping them for the dancefloor, and sparking cultures that still thrive today.

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.

The Lexicon 224 reverb feels like home-the timeless sound I’d been hearing all my life, now finally in my own mixes.

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

ARC 3 has earned its place in my mix setup for over a decade. Still reliable, even now that ARC 4 is on the scene.

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

The CGII plugin brings pro-level polish, loudness, and clarity to your master bus. Here’s how I use it—and what to watch for with Density.

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

A trippy, visual journey into the stereo field. David Gibson’s Art of Mixing still hits decades later—and I used it in class.

Logic has all I need. But the Fairchild and Lexicon 224? There’s something about the flavour.

Low-pass filtering shapes warmth, depth, and clarity in your mix. Here’s why it deserves as much attention as high-pass filtering.

New music gear breaks your routine. It’s not about control — it’s about discovery. The unknown often sparks your best tracks.

Compression isn’t about loudness—it’s about clarity. Let a sliver of sound cut through and the brain will do the rest.