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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


Beginner Music Production Gear: What You Need to Make Electronic Music
Start producing in 2026 with the right beginner electronic music production gear–DAWs, synths, plugins, and more, explained simply.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 8, 20255 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


Audio Fades Explained: How to Create Clean, Seamless Edits
Discover why audio fades exist, how they prevent clicks, and how fade-ins, fade-outs and crossfades create cleaner, more seamless edits.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 4, 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


Using Producer Tools and N Track Tuner Pro for Precise Mixing and Tuning
Refine your tuning and mixing with Producer Tools & N Track Tuner Pro. Identify key notes, match frequencies, and enhance clarity.
Leiam Sullivan
Feb 28, 20253 min read


How to Create Chord Progressions Without Knowing Music Theory
Unlock new ways to create chord progressions—DAW tools, MIDI generators, theory hacks & more. Find the best method for your workflow!
Leiam Sullivan
Feb 26, 20255 min read


How I Use Cthulhu as My Session Player in Music Production
Cthulhu keeps my workflow fast and fluid, shaping sequences with ease. Its grid options let me tweak notes, pitch, and rhythm instantly.
Leiam Sullivan
Feb 25, 20254 min read


HY-RPE2 Euclidean Sequencer (and My Free Euclidean Poly-Kit): Unlocking Rhythmic Flow in Electronic Music
Euclidean sequencing adds natural movement to rhythms. HY-RPE2 brings that modular feel in the box, creating dynamic, evolving grooves.
Leiam Sullivan
Feb 22, 20254 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


Know Your Key: Unlocking Creative Freedom in Music Production
Know your key to unlock creative possibilities. Understanding your track’s key helps you shape melodies, harmonies, and sound choices.
Leiam Sullivan
Feb 14, 20253 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


Getting Started with a New Track: The Journey from Sampling to Sound Design
Struggling to start a track? Try a new plugin, synth, or sample—sparking creativity and making music production flow effortlessly.
Leiam Sullivan
Feb 1, 20253 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


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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