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The God Particle Plugin Review: Jaycen Joshua’s Mix Bus “Magic Sauce”?
A real-world look at The God Particle plugin and why a subtle 4% mix on the master bus can bring a track instantly into focus.
Leiam Sullivan
13 hours ago4 min read


Why 0.1 dB Matters in Mixing (The Final 5% That Brings a Mix Into Focus)
Why tiny adjustments like 0.1 dB or a few milliseconds can bring a mix into focus – and why the final 5% often lives in the smallest moves.
Leiam Sullivan
3 days ago3 min read


The 7 Jobs of Delay in Electronic Music Production (Beyond Echo & Reverb)
Delay isn’t decoration. It fills gaps, drives rhythm, adds width, and builds tension in electronic music production.
Leiam Sullivan
Feb 204 min read


Clipping vs Compression: What Each Tool Really Does in Electronic Music Mixing
Clipping contains peaks. Compression reshapes movement. Understanding the difference makes mixes louder, cleaner, and more stable.
Leiam Sullivan
Feb 184 min read


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
Feb 132 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
Feb 113 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
Feb 103 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 295 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


Why Reference Tracks Matter in Mixing: How to Use Them for Better Translation
Reference tracks help your mixes translate. Here’s how to choose them, trust them, and use tools like Metric AB to get your mix over the line.
Leiam Sullivan
Dec 10, 20252 min read


Why Gain Staging Matters: How Hot Levels Make Plugins Distort
Hot levels make plugins distort in subtle ways. Here’s why gain staging still matters – and how to keep your mix sounding clean and musical.
Leiam Sullivan
Dec 4, 20254 min read


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
Dec 1, 20254 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
Nov 29, 20253 min read


Introducing the Tempo Division Engine: A Precise BPM-to-Time Calculator for Producers
A simple, precise BPM-to-time calculator with ms, samples, Hz, tap tempo and tiny divisions down to 1/256. Built for real production workflows.
Leiam Sullivan
Nov 25, 20251 min read


Decimort 2 & Metric Halo Character: Two Simple Plugins That Add Real Tone and Timbre to Your Mix
Two plugins that quietly transform a mix: Decimort 2 for classic sampler flavour, and Metric Halo Character for subtle analogue tone.
Leiam Sullivan
Nov 20, 20252 min read


How to Get Balance in Music Mixing: Build from the Anchor
Balance in mixing isn’t just about levels – it’s about connection. Build from your anchor and let every sound find its space.
Leiam Sullivan
Oct 28, 20252 min read


Mixing Music: Balancing Technical Precision with Emotion
Mix with emotion, not just meters. Here’s how balancing precision and instinct brings a mix to life and keeps the music feeling human.
Leiam Sullivan
Oct 23, 20253 min read


Stereo Movement in Mixing: PanMan vs Logic Tremolo Compared.
Subtle stereo movement gives sound life. Here’s how PanMan and Logic’s Tremolo can transform static elements in your mix.
Leiam Sullivan
Oct 22, 20252 min read
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