Hot levels make plugins distort in subtle ways. Here’s why gain staging still matters – and how to keep your mix sounding clean and musical.

Channel Link shapes how a mix breathes. Linked = unity. Lower linking = subtle movement and life. Here’s how it works in audio.

How discovering real rhythm patterns–from Disco to Blues–transformed my approach to electronic music and opened a new world of groove.

The SP1200 16 Swing 54 from Samples From Mars shows how groove and riff can lock into something more than timing – a living feel.

Balance in mixing isn’t just about levels – it’s about connection. Build from your anchor and let every sound find its space.

Mix with emotion, not just meters. Here’s how balancing precision and instinct brings a mix to life and keeps the music feeling human.

Subtle stereo movement gives sound life. Here’s how PanMan and Logic’s Tremolo can transform static elements in your mix.

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Compression keeps reverb steady and musical – holding space in place without losing depth or emotion.

Reflecting on 100 posts – lessons from the studio, the spark that started it all, and the growing community around Electronic Production.

Future-proof your music. Learn why bouncing stems is vital for sync licensing — and what every producer should include in their final mix.

Sampling was punk rebellion: ripping up forgotten records, reshaping them for the dancefloor, and sparking cultures that still thrive today.

AI is revolutionising music production. Explore how tools like Suno and Logic’s stem splitter give sampling a whole new future.

Slow your DAW down to tighten MIDI timing. Hear every detail, fix errors, and return to full speed for a locked-in groove.

Compression can flatten your mix. The mix knob brings it back to life. Here’s why blending dry signal changes everything.

New music gear breaks your routine. It’s not about control — it’s about discovery. The unknown often sparks your best tracks.

Compression isn’t about loudness—it’s about clarity. Let a sliver of sound cut through and the brain will do the rest.

I thought the attack wasn’t fast enough. Turns out, it was the release all along. Here’s how I heard it—and fixed it.

It’s not just the notes–it’s the space between. Reverb, silence, and scale shape how a track floats, breathes, and lands.

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