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Why Signing Up to Plugin Companies Saved Me Thousands on Pro Plugins
How I saved thousands on plugins by signing up to mailing lists, using subscriptions, and timing deals like a pro.
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 16, 20252 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 15, 20253 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 10, 20255 min read


Inside the Box: How I Use Arturia V Collection Synths in my Music Production
Inside the box, outside of time—Arturia’s emulations bring vintage soul into today’s workflow, from the DX7 to the Solina Strings.
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 9, 20253 min read


My Top 5 Influential Mix Engineers: Insights from the Masters
From club mixes to pro insights—these 5 engineers helped shape my sound and belief in what’s possible. A dedication to the masters.
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 8, 20253 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 3, 20253 min read


Preamp Emulations: Adding Colour and Audio Saturation Inside the Box
Still chasing that analog warmth in your mix? Learn how preamp emulations recreate classic tone inside your DAW.
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 2, 20253 min read


5 Free Plugins That Keep My Mixes Sharp (and Why I Still Use Them)
Mid/side control, stereo tricks, clean gain—these 5 free plugins still earn a place on my mix bus. Here’s why I keep using them.
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 1, 20253 min read


FM Synthesis: From the DX21 to the FM2 - A Journey Through Hardware Grit and Glory
From the lo-fi DX21 to the bold DX7 II, Korg FM2, and plugins like Dexed—FM synthesis still delivers raw inspiration in every form.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 27, 20253 min read


Keep Going: Why Perseverance in Music Production Pays Off
Keep going. Even 10 hours on one section can be worth it. The breakthrough often comes right after you think it’s not working.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 26, 20252 min read


Master Bus Limiter - Brainworx BX Limiter: My Master Bus Secret Weapon
The BX Limiter’s XL dial is my secret weapon—subtly filling spaces, binding mixes, and giving tracks that final professional polish.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 25, 20252 min read


How Music Producers Make Money: My Experience & What Works
Music producers earn by diversifying. Beats, royalties, sync licensing, remixing—multiple micro-streams add up. Here’s my experience.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 21, 20254 min read


It’s 2026, and I’m Still Freezing Tracks in Logic Pro
It’s 2026, my M2 Max is 40x faster than my old G4, yet I’m still freezing tracks in Logic Pro. Will we ever have true unlimited power?
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 19, 20252 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 18, 20252 min read


Auratone & Avantone Mixcube – Same Idea, Different Decade (And Why They Still Matter in 2026 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 17, 20254 min read


SPL Machine Head: A No-Fuss Tape Emulation That Delivers
I thought ToTape 7 was my go-to for tape saturation—until I tried Machine Head. Smooth, effortless, and musical. This one delivers.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 14, 20253 min read


Setting Reverb: Finding a Space That Feels Right
Learn how to set reverb in your mixes. Create depth, balance elements, and achieve a cohesive sound that elevates your music.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 13, 20254 min read


Finding Your Sound: The Mr Pink Formula for Music Production Success
Finding your sound in music production means consistency, speed, and identity. Here’s how to define yours – and make it unmistakable.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 12, 20253 min read


Mastering Frequency Sculpting with a Graphic Octave Equaliser
A Graphic Octave EQ limits choices, making it easier to fit sounds in a mix. Understand frequency balance for cleaner, more defined audio.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 11, 20255 min read


Beginner Electronic Music Production Gear: What You Really Need to Start
Start producing in 2026 with the right beginner electronic music production gear–DAWs, synths, plugins, and more, explained simply.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 8, 20254 min read


Introducing the Electronic Production Insights YouTube Channel
Bringing my electronic music blog to YouTube! AI-narrated podcasts on mixing, theory & gear—listen, learn & create anywhere! 🚀🎶
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 7, 20251 min read


Visualising the Mixing Field: How to Create Depth & Clarity in Your Mixes
Master the Mixing Field: Visualise your audio space clearly. Place sounds intentionally for mixes with depth, clarity, and definition.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 6, 20253 min read


SSL Saturator: Adding Harmonic Depth & Clean Saturation to Your Mixes
SSL Saturator brings clean, musical saturation with harmonic control—perfect for adding warmth, depth, and character to any mix.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 5, 20253 min read


Audio Fades: The Key to Clean & Seamless Edits
Smooth out your edits with fades and crossfades—prevent clicks, pops, and harsh cuts for a polished, seamless mix in Logic Pro
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 4, 20254 min read
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