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The Akai S-Series Sample Libraries: A Slice of 90s Authenticity
Discover how Akai S-Series samplers shaped 90s House & Techno with iconic sounds still in demand today. Find out where to get them!
Leiam Sullivan
Feb 83 min read
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Understanding Saturation in Music Production and Mixing
Discover how saturation adds warmth, depth, and glue to your mix. Explore top saturators like Decapitator, SSL, and SA2RATE 2.
Leiam Sullivan
Feb 72 min read
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Module 1: Understanding Musical Keys for the Electronic Music Producer – Now Available on Patreon
The first module from A Producer’s Guide to Electronic Music, Understanding Musical Keys , is now live on Patreon! This series serves as...
Leiam Sullivan
Feb 61 min read
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10 Essential Music Production Tips to Shape Your Sound
Refine your music production with 10 essential tips on compression, layering, and automation. Perfect for all levels—get inspired!
Leiam Sullivan
Feb 53 min read
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The Metronome: The Heartbeat of Your Track
Your metronome isn’t just a click—it’s the heartbeat of your track. Master groove, rhythm, and precision to elevate your music production.
Leiam Sullivan
Feb 42 min read
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Kick 3: A Game-Changer for Kick Drum Synthesis
“Kick 3 reinvents drum design—drop any sample in, regenerate it as a fully customisable kick, and never struggle with drums again.”
Leiam Sullivan
Feb 32 min read
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Getting Started with a New Track: The Journey from Sampling to Sound Design
Struggling to start a track? Try a new plugin, synth, or sample—sparking creativity and making music production flow effortlessly.
Leiam Sullivan
Feb 13 min read
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Mid/Side Mixing – Unlocking Depth & Space in Your Mixes
Master Mid/Side mixing for depth & clarity. Pro tips on stereo width, mono compatibility & club-ready sound using real tools & techniques.
Leiam Sullivan
Jan 313 min read
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Bring Life to Your Productions: Creating Sounds That Breathe
Bring your productions to life with subtle movement, dynamic contrast, and organic textures. Small details make a mix feel truly alive. 🎛✨
Leiam Sullivan
Jan 302 min read
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SIR StandardCLIP
SIR StandardCLIP clipper plugin delivers transparent peak control, louder mixes & snare clarity. Perfect for mixing & mastering with soft cl
Leiam Sullivan
Jan 292 min read
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The Journey of a Track: How ‘The Iron Hamma’ Found Its Way to the Hacienda and Beyond
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.
Leiam Sullivan
Jan 284 min read
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Bettermaker Passive Eq
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...
Leiam Sullivan
Jan 273 min read
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Big Sky was gone. The vibe was broken. Then UAD Pure Plate stepped in.
Lost my reverb. Lost the vibe. Then a free plugin showed up—and saved the mix. UAD Pure Plate to the rescue.
Leiam Sullivan
Jan 263 min read
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The Search for the Perfect Near Verb: Why Quantec Room Simulator in Logic Pro Almost Became My Go-To
Logic Pro’s Quantec Room Simulator delivers rich, hardware-quality reverb in-the-box— a near-verb that feels alive in the mix.
Leiam Sullivan
Jan 252 min read
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Slate VSX Review – Mixing in Virtual Rooms
Slate’s VSX delivers pro mix translation anywhere—Mike Dean even mixed a Grammy-winning album in a hotel room using its emulation.
Leiam Sullivan
Jan 242 min read
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Klanghelm MJUC: The Ultimate Analog Compressor Plugin for Every Mix
Klanghelm MJUC delivers vintage-style compression with warmth, clarity, and dynamic control—perfect for a polished, professional mix.
Leiam Sullivan
Jan 232 min read
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Airwindows ToTape7 – Is This the Best Tape Plugin?
AirWindows’ ToTape7 delivers rich analog warmth without sterility, offering a dynamic and authentic tape sound for your mixes.
Leiam Sullivan
Jan 232 min read
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Transform Your Sample Library with Synplant 2 and Zyklop
Revive your samples with Synplant 2 and Zyklop—innovative plugins for wild textures, AI synthesis, and creative sound design.
Leiam Sullivan
Jan 232 min read
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