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Compression Is Density
Compression is more than volume control – it’s density. Learn how to shape punchy, cohesive mixes with depth and clarity.
Leiam Sullivan
Sep 11, 20252 min read


The Musical Sweet Spot of EQ Filter Slopes: Why 12 dB/Oct Keeps Turning Up
12 dB/oct EQ slopes: why they’re the musical sweet spot, from Pultec to Kirchhoff, FabFilter, SSL, Neve & Harrison.
Leiam Sullivan
Aug 12, 20254 min read


ARC 3 Review: Over a Decade of Trustworthy Room Correction
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.
Leiam Sullivan
Aug 7, 20253 min read


CGII Plugin Review: Is This the Ultimate Master Bus Finisher?
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.
Leiam Sullivan
Jul 30, 20252 min read


Mix Knob on a Compressor: A Must Know for Better Mixing
Compression can flatten your mix. The mix knob brings it back to life. Here’s why blending dry signal changes everything.
Leiam Sullivan
Jul 29, 20253 min read


The Art of Mixing by David Gibson: A Trip-Worthy Teaching Tool
A trippy, visual journey into the stereo field. David Gibson’s Art of Mixing still hits decades later—and I used it in class.
Leiam Sullivan
Jul 22, 20253 min read


Why I Still Buy Plugins (Even Though Logic Has Everything I Need)
Logic has all I need. But the Fairchild and Lexicon 224? There’s something about the flavour.
Leiam Sullivan
Jul 16, 20252 min read


Low-Pass Filtering: The Unsung Mixing Essential
Low-pass filtering shapes warmth, depth, and clarity in your mix. Here’s why it deserves as much attention as high-pass filtering.
Leiam Sullivan
Jul 9, 20252 min read


Compression in Mixing: Letting Just Enough Through for Clarity in Busy Mixes
Compression isn’t about loudness—it’s about clarity. Let a sliver of sound cut through and the brain will do the rest.
Leiam Sullivan
Jul 3, 20252 min read


It’s the Space In-Between That’s Important
It’s not just the notes–it’s the space between. Reverb, silence, and scale shape how a track floats, breathes, and lands.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 25, 20252 min read


The Sweet Spot: Using Saturation and Drive to Anchor Your Mix
Learn how to use saturation and drive to shape your master bus. Hit the sweet spot without muddying your mix.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 17, 20252 min read


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 12, 20253 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 10, 20252 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 4, 20256 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 6, 20252 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 30, 202514 min read


House Music Mixing Lessons from Chicago: How a 1996 Trip Changed My Sound Forever
Chicago 1996. Tape. Desks. The moment I realised house music mixing was part of the art—not just the process.
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 29, 20253 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 24, 20253 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 23, 20253 min read


The Secrets to a Great Sounding Track: How Far Do You Really Need to Go?
Forget the rules—great tracks are about feel. From Homework to hard drives, how far do you really need to go?
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 22, 20253 min read
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