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What Does “12 dB per Octave” Actually Mean?
What does “12 dB per octave” mean? A producer’s guide to filter slopes, high-pass clarity, and the power of understanding octaves.
Leiam Sullivan
4 days ago3 min read
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Finishing Tracks – Check Against the Metronome and Listen to Every Track Through
Before I mix, I solo every stem, metronome on. Clicks, pops, DC offset—nothing gets through. It’s how I finish tracks, clean and tight.
Leiam Sullivan
May 62 min read
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New Music Production App: Blog, Videos and Modules in One Place
Blog, podcasts, Shorts, modules—my new music production app puts it all in one place. Tap once, and you’re in.
Leiam Sullivan
May 11 min read
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Mixing in Logic Pro: Why Stock Plugins Are All You Really Need
You don’t need paid plugins to get pro results. Here’s why Logic Pro’s stock tools are more than enough to mix with confidence.
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 3014 min read
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Is the Fletcher-Munson Curve What I'm Seeing on the Totalyser?
That curve on your Totalyser? It’s not a target. It’s the ghost of a good decision.
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 243 min read
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Parallel Processing in Electronic Music Production: Add Punch Without Losing Clarity
Parallel processing adds punch, grit and space—without ruining your sound. Try these 5 creative techniques tailored for electronic music.
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 233 min read
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The Sidechain Filter on the Master Bus Compressor - What It Does, Why It Matters
Control your mix dynamics without squashing the groove — use a sidechain filter on the master bus compressor to keep your low-end solid and
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 105 min read
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My Top 5 Influential Mix Engineers: Insights from the Masters
From club mixes to pro insights—these 5 engineers helped shape my sound and belief in what’s possible. A dedication to the masters.
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 83 min read
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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
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5 Free Plugins That Keep My Mixes Sharp (and Why I Still Use Them)
Mid/side control, stereo tricks, clean gain—these 5 free plugins still earn a place on my mix bus. Here’s why I keep using them.
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 13 min read
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Master Bus Limiter - Brainworx BX Limiter: My Master Bus Secret Weapon
The BX Limiter’s XL dial is my secret weapon—subtly filling spaces, binding mixes, and giving tracks that final professional polish.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 252 min read
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It’s 2025, and I’m Still Freezing Tracks in Logic Pro
It’s 2025, my M2 Max is 40x faster than my old G4, yet I’m still freezing tracks in Logic Pro. Will we ever have true unlimited power?
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 192 min read
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Auratone, Avantone Mixcube - Same Job, Different Decade (And Why They Still Matter in Mixing)
The Avantone Mixcube exposes mix flaws fast. Fix it here, and everything sounds clearer everywhere. The truth hurts—but it works.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 174 min read
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SPL Machine Head: A No-Fuss Tape Emulation That Delivers
I thought ToTape 7 was my go-to for tape saturation—until I tried Machine Head. Smooth, effortless, and musical. This one delivers.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 143 min read
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Setting Reverb: Finding a Space That Feels Right
Learn how to set reverb in your mixes. Create depth, balance elements, and achieve a cohesive sound that elevates your music.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 134 min read
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Finding Your Sound: The Mr Pink Formula for Music Production Success
Finding your sound in music production is key. Learn how I built the Mr Pink formula, finished tracks fast, and crafted a signature style.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 123 min read
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Mastering Frequency Sculpting with a Graphic Octave Equaliser
A Graphic Octave EQ limits choices, making it easier to fit sounds in a mix. Understand frequency balance for cleaner, more defined audio.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 115 min read
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Visualising the Mixing Field: How to Create Depth & Clarity in Your Mixes
Master the Mixing Field: Visualise your audio space clearly. Place sounds intentionally for mixes with depth, clarity, and definition.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 63 min read
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SSL Saturator: Adding Harmonic Depth & Clean Saturation to Your Mixes
SSL Saturator brings clean, musical saturation with harmonic control—perfect for adding warmth, depth, and character to any mix.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 53 min read
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Our Music Psyche: The Gear That Shaped Our Sound
The gear that shaped our sound—SSL compression, Lexicon reverb, Neve warmth, and more. These legends define the mixes we know and love.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 14 min read
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