Copying can build tracks and careers. Truth is what creates connection. A reflection on imitation, arrangement, and creative maturity.

A practical look at how How Music Really Works helped me understand melody, tension, and the feeling of “home” – by ear, not theory.

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

Sampling isn’t just about borrowing sounds. It’s about hearing music differently. From crate digging and disco loops to Barry White and modern production, here’s how sampling changed the way producers listen.

AI is revolutionising music production. Explore how tools like Suno and Logic’s stem splitter give sampling a whole new future.

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

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

The more I learnt about mixing, the closer I got to the sound in my head. The tools gave me control. But how far do you really need to go?

Five mix engineers fundamentally changed the way I think about mixing. This is a personal tribute to the people whose techniques, generosity and way of thinking shaped my approach to music production.

Learn how FM synthesis creates metallic basses, glassy chords and digital textures, and why it still sounds unlike any other form of synthesis.

Some tracks take far longer than others. Here's how I know when to stay with a track, and the techniques I use to keep shaping it until it finally clicks.

Music producers earn by diversifying. Royalties, remixing, sync licensing, teaching, and more – multiple income streams add up. Here's what I've learned over 30 years.

Learn how a repeatable workflow and consistent musical choices can help you build a recognisable sound in music production.

Start producing in 2026 with the right beginner electronic music production gear–DAWs, synths, plugins, and more, explained simply.

SSL compressors, Lexicon reverbs, Neve consoles and tape machines didn't just shape classic records. They shaped our expectations of what a finished record sounds like.

Struggling to start a track? Try a new plugin, synth, or sample—sparking creativity and making music production flow effortlessly.

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.