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Fast Attack and Fast Release: What They Really Mean in Compression
Fast attack and fast release shape punch, movement, and tone. Here’s how different compressors handle timing–and what those speeds really sound like.
Leiam Sullivan
1 day ago3 min read


Channel Link: Finding the Sweet Spot Where Music Starts to Move
Channel Link shapes how a mix breathes. Linked = unity. Lower linking = subtle movement and life. Here’s how it works in audio.
Leiam Sullivan
4 days ago3 min read


Compressor Types Explained: VCA vs Optical vs FET vs Vari-Mu (Which Suits Your Mix?)
A visual guide to every compressor type – VCA, FET, Optical, and Vari-Mu – plus a free checklist to help you choose the right one.
Leiam Sullivan
Nov 63 min read


Compressing Reverbs: Keeping the Space Under Control
Compression keeps reverb steady and musical – holding space in place without losing depth or emotion.
Leiam Sullivan
Oct 142 min read


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 112 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 293 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 32 min read


When I Thought the Attack Was Too Slow (But It Was the Release All Along)
I thought the attack wasn’t fast enough. Turns out, it was the release all along. Here’s how I heard it—and fixed it.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 262 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 23 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 174 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 53 min read


Klanghelm MJUC Review – A €24 Compressor That Still Sounds Like Hardware in 2025
Klanghelm MJUC delivers vintage-style compression with warmth, clarity, and dynamic control—perfect for a polished, professional mix.
Leiam Sullivan
Jan 233 min read
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