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Why I Still Buy Plugins (Even Though Logic Has Everything I Need)
Logic has all I need. But the Fairchild and Lexicon 224? There’s something about the flavour.
Leiam Sullivan
3 days ago2 min read


Low-Pass Filtering: The Unsung Mixing Essential
Low-pass filtering shapes warmth, depth, and clarity in your mix. Here’s why it deserves as much attention as high-pass filtering.
Leiam Sullivan
Jul 92 min read


It’s the Space In-Between That’s Important
It’s not just the notes–it’s the space between. Reverb, silence, and scale shape how a track floats, breathes, and lands.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 252 min read


The Sweet Spot: Using Saturation and Drive to Anchor Your Mix
Learn how to use saturation and drive to shape your master bus. Hit the sweet spot without muddying your mix.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 172 min read


Hi-Hat Top-End Roll-Off: Why Classic Drum Machines Sound Different
High-end roll-off isn’t just for old gear. It’s a powerful tool in electronic music to shape warmth, tone, and space - without killing clarity.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 46 min read


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
May 263 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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