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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
12 hours ago4 min read


Parallel Harmony vs Diatonic Harmony: The Secret Behind Rave Stab Chords
Parallel vs diatonic harmony explained. Discover how chord stabs in house, techno and rave tracks often come from parallel movement.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 44 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


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


Copying in Music Production: Why It Works – and Where It Stops.
Copying can build tracks and careers. Truth is what creates connection. A reflection on imitation, arrangement, and creative maturity.
Leiam Sullivan
Feb 63 min read


Moving Beyond Loops: From Samples to Mastery in Electronic Music Production
A practical look at the stages of electronic music production – and why every stage is usable, valid, and worth understanding.
Leiam Sullivan
Feb 44 min read


How to Use Modes to Write More Interesting Electronic Melodies
Modes are the fastest way to change the mood of a melody without changing the key. Here’s how to use them in real electronic music.
Leiam Sullivan
Jan 204 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


How Music Really Works: Understanding Melody and the Home Key
A practical look at how How Music Really Works helped me understand melody, tension, and the feeling of “home” – by ear, not theory.
Leiam Sullivan
Jan 123 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


Rhythm & Bass Generators for Electronic Music – Create MIDI Drum Patterns Instantly
Two browser-based generators for rhythm and bass. One click creates MIDI drum patterns or basslines you can drop straight into your DAW.
Leiam Sullivan
Dec 13, 20252 min read


MeatBeats Plugins Review: Classic House & Techno Sounds for Modern Producers
MeatBeats plugins capture the classic House & Techno tones from the early days. Honest tools, timeless sounds, and quick inspiration for producers.
Leiam Sullivan
Dec 11, 20252 min read


The Rhythm Patterns That Changed Everything for Me (and How They Can Change Your Tracks Too)
How discovering real rhythm patterns–from Disco to Blues–transformed my approach to electronic music and opened a new world of groove.
Leiam Sullivan
Nov 19, 20253 min read


Finding Your Groove DNA
The SP1200 16 Swing 54 from Samples From Mars shows how groove and riff can lock into something more than timing – a living feel.
Leiam Sullivan
Nov 4, 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


Compressing Reverbs: Keeping the Space Under Control
Compression keeps reverb steady and musical – holding space in place without losing depth or emotion.
Leiam Sullivan
Oct 14, 20252 min read


Looking Back at the First 100 Posts
Reflecting on 100 posts – lessons from the studio, the spark that started it all, and the growing community around Electronic Production.
Leiam Sullivan
Oct 10, 20253 min read


Future-Proof Your Music: Why Bouncing Stems Is Essential for Sync and Licensing Deals
Future-proof your music. Learn why bouncing stems is vital for sync licensing — and what every producer should include in their final mix.
Leiam Sullivan
Oct 7, 20253 min read
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