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What Does Reverb Pre-Delay Do? A Simple Explanation for Better Mixes
Confused by reverb pre-delay? Learn how it works, why it improves clarity, and when to use it in your mixes.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 233 min read


Types of Reverb Explained: Choosing Space, Depth, and Perspective
Reverb is the space a track lives in, not a finishing touch. A guide to choosing the right one by feel and intent.
Leiam Sullivan
Jan 146 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


Lexicon 224 Reverb – The Verb I’ve Been Searching For
The Lexicon 224 reverb feels like home-the timeless sound I’d been hearing all my life, now finally in my own mixes.
Leiam Sullivan
Aug 17, 20252 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 25, 20252 min read


Soundtoys SpaceBlender: Using a Big Reverb to Create Subtle Space
SpaceBlender is built for huge, evolving effects. I've been using it much more subtly – shaping space around sounds and putting them somewhere in the mix.
Leiam Sullivan
May 20, 20252 min read


Reverb Isn't an Effect. It's the Room Your Track Lives In
Reverb isn't just another effect–it's the space your track lives in. Learn how building the room first can help you create more cohesive, natural-sounding mixes.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 13, 20253 min read


The Mixing Field: A Better Way to Visualise Depth, Width & Clarity
Discover the Mixing Field and learn how visualising your mix as a physical space helps you place sounds with greater clarity, depth and intention.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 6, 20253 min read


How We Learned What a Record Sounds Like
SSL compressors, Lexicon reverbs, Neve consoles and tape machines didn't just shape classic records. They shaped our expectations of what a finished record sounds like.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 1, 20253 min read


Big Sky was gone. The vibe was broken. Then UAD Pure Plate stepped in.
Lost my reverb. Lost the vibe. Then a free plugin showed up—and saved the mix. UAD Pure Plate to the rescue.
Leiam Sullivan
Jan 26, 20253 min read
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