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Slap Delay in Electronic Music: The Invisible Space
Slap delay isn’t about echo. It’s about placement. A short reflection that makes a mix feel finished without being heard.
Leiam Sullivan
4 days ago2 min read


EQ Filter Slope Myths: Why Steeper Isn’t Always Better
EQ slope isn’t just about numbers. Here’s what 6, 12, 24 and 48 dB/oct filters really do to your mix.
Leiam Sullivan
6 days ago3 min read


Drum Replacement in Mixing: Using Trigger & DrumXchanger Effectively
Drum replacers aren’t shortcuts. Used properly, they add tone, weight, and control to drums that already work.
Leiam Sullivan
7 days ago3 min read


Bus Routing in Music Production: How to Use Buses (and When Not To)
Bus routing isn’t about rules. It’s about control, cohesion, and intent – and knowing when not to bus is just as important.
Leiam Sullivan
Jan 304 min read


Stop Smashing the Master: Using Clipping for Modern Loudness
Modern loud mixes aren’t made on the master bus. Here’s how clipping and gain staging create loudness without killing the mix.
Leiam Sullivan
Jan 294 min read


The First Mix vs. the Finished Mix: Knowing When to Leave It Alone
Some tracks capture a moment. Others need time. The real skill is knowing when to stop – and when to keep listening.
Leiam Sullivan
Jan 273 min read


How to Get Your Sound as a Beginner (Without Drowning in Plugins)
Finding your sound isn’t about more plugins. It’s about learning a few tools properly and building confidence as a beginner.
Leiam Sullivan
Jan 164 min read


Types of Reverb Explained: Choosing Space, Depth, and Perspective
Reverb isn’t an effect–it’s the space a track lives in. A practical guide to choosing reverb by feel, depth, and perspective.
Leiam Sullivan
Jan 145 min read


The Bell EQ Trick: A More Musical Alternative to High- and Low-Pass Filters
High- and low-pass filters tidy mixes quickly, but wide bell EQs often sound more musical. Sometimes shaping beats removing.
Leiam Sullivan
Dec 20, 20253 min read


Hardware vs. Software: Is Outboard Gear Necessary in 2026?
Hardware vs. software in music production—do you still need outboard gear? Explore the pros, cons, and real-world differences.
Leiam Sullivan
Feb 15, 20253 min read


Akai S-Series Sample Libraries (S1000/S3000) – Capture the 90s Sound in 2026
Discover how Akai S-Series samplers shaped 90s House & Techno with iconic sounds still in demand today. Find out where to get them!
Leiam Sullivan
Feb 8, 20253 min read
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