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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


Tighten Your Midi Timing by Slowing Down Your Sequencer
Slow your DAW down to tighten MIDI timing. Hear every detail, fix errors, and return to full speed for a locked-in groove.
Leiam Sullivan
Sep 15, 20253 min read


Compression Is Density
Compression is more than volume control – it’s density. Learn how to shape punchy, cohesive mixes with depth and clarity.
Leiam Sullivan
Sep 11, 20252 min read


Owning Your Music: When to Hold On–and When to Sign
Own your music, protect your rights. Learn the truth about record deals and the best way to balance independence with label support.
Leiam Sullivan
Aug 5, 20252 min read


CGII Plugin Review: Is This the Ultimate Master Bus Finisher?
The CGII plugin brings pro-level polish, loudness, and clarity to your master bus. Here’s how I use it—and what to watch for with Density.
Leiam Sullivan
Jul 30, 20252 min read


The Art of Mixing by David Gibson: A Trip-Worthy Teaching Tool
A trippy, visual journey into the stereo field. David Gibson’s Art of Mixing still hits decades later—and I used it in class.
Leiam Sullivan
Jul 22, 20253 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 9, 20252 min read


New Gear, New Ideas: Why the Unknown Sparks Creativity
New music gear breaks your routine. It’s not about control — it’s about discovery. The unknown often sparks your best tracks.
Leiam Sullivan
Jul 4, 20251 min read


Conversations Within the Music
A good production isn’t just layered - it listens and responds. Your track is a conversation. Here’s how to make the parts speak.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 10, 20252 min read


Track Delay: The Hidden Key to a Locked Groove
Track delay helps your grooves lock in. It’s not just timing correction — it’s how you put the music into electronic music.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 7, 20253 min read


Mastering ADSR: How Envelope Shaping Makes Your Mix Flow
ADSR envelopes control the shape of your sound. Get them right, and your mix flows. Here’s how each stage works - and why it matters.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 6, 20252 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 4, 20256 min read


10 Things That Keep Showing Up in Top-Quality Electronic Productions
These 10 areas keep showing up in top-quality electronic productions
- no checklist, just patterns that work again and again.
Leiam Sullivan
May 21, 20252 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 6, 20252 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 1, 20251 min read


House Music Mixing Lessons from Chicago: How a 1996 Trip Changed My Sound Forever
Chicago 1996. Tape. Desks. The moment I realised house music mixing was part of the art—not just the process.
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 29, 20253 min read


The Secrets to a Great Sounding Track: How Far Do You Really Need to Go?
Forget the rules—great tracks are about feel. From Homework to hard drives, how far do you really need to go?
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 22, 20253 min read
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