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Reverb Isn't an Effect. It's the Room Your Track Lives In
Reverb isn't just another effect–it's the space your track lives in. Learn how building the room first can help you create more cohesive, natural-sounding mixes.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 13, 20253 min read


Graphic Equalisers: Why Fixed Bands Can Make You a Better Mixer
Graphic equalisers encourage you to think less about numbers and more about tonal balance. Learn why fewer choices can lead to better mixes.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 11, 20253 min read


The Mixing Field: A Better Way to Visualise Depth, Width & Clarity
Discover the Mixing Field and learn how visualising your mix as a physical space helps you place sounds with greater clarity, depth and intention.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 6, 20253 min read


SSL Saturator: Choosing Your Harmonics for Clean, Musical Saturation
Most saturators add harmonics. SSL Saturator lets you choose them. Learn how controlling harmonic character brings warmth, depth and clarity to your mixes.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 5, 20253 min read


How We Learned What a Record Sounds Like
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.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 1, 20253 min read


Soundtoys Plugins: My Essential Tools for Mixing and Production
Soundtoys plugins bring depth, colour, and movement to my mixes—Decapitator, EchoBoy, and FilterFreak1 are essential tools. 🎛🎚
Leiam Sullivan
Feb 27, 20253 min read


How Soothe2 Became a Major Addition to My Mixing Workflow
Soothe2 fills a unique gap in mixing—taming harshness, shaping sounds, and refining mixes with precision, speed, and natural balance.
Leiam Sullivan
Feb 20, 20253 min read


Transient Designers in Music Production: The Secret to Punchy and Dynamic Mixes
Discover how transient designers shape sound in music production, control attack and sustain, and enhance mix clarity and punch.
Leiam Sullivan
Feb 19, 20254 min read


Keep It Simple: The Key to a Professional Mix
Keep it simple! Master mixing with five essential plugins and learn pro techniques to shape sound, control dynamics, and polish your mix.
Leiam Sullivan
Feb 17, 20253 min read


Waves Renaissance Bass (R Bass): My Go-To Plugin for Adding Warmth and Weight
Waves R Bass has been my go-to for 20 years. It enhances bass, adds warmth, and helps sounds cut through—even on small speakers
Leiam Sullivan
Feb 13, 20252 min read


Mixing in Headphones: Clarity, Precision, and Translation
This is how I mix in headphones—using AKG K 240 DF, Phonon SMB 02, and Slate VSX to get clarity, depth, and mixes that translate everywhere.
Leiam Sullivan
Feb 11, 20252 min read


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 7, 20252 min read


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 5, 20253 min read


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 4, 20252 min read


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 31, 20253 min read


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 30, 20252 min read


SIR StandardCLIP Review: The Cleanest Clipper Plugin? (2026)
SIR StandardCLIP clipper plugin delivers transparent peak control, louder mixes & snare clarity. Perfect for mixing & mastering with soft cl
Leiam Sullivan
Jan 29, 20253 min read


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 legendary status. This EQ, originally designed in the 1950s, had achieved an almost mythical reputation. I was captivated - how could something so old still be so revered in modern music production? My curiosity led me to explore plugin versions like Waves’ Puigtec EQ, developed with mix legend Jack Joseph Puig, and UAD’s Pultec EQ. These plu
Leiam Sullivan
Jan 27, 20253 min read


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 24, 20252 min read


Klanghelm MJUC Review – A €24 Compressor That Still Sounds Like Hardware in 2026
Klanghelm MJUC delivers vintage-style compression with warmth, clarity, and dynamic control–perfect for a polished, professional mix.
Leiam Sullivan
Jan 23, 20253 min read
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