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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 42 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 282 min read


Mixing Music with Emotion and Control: Finding the Balance Between Feel and Technique.
Mixing is more than sound—it’s energy. Balance feel and control until instinct takes over and the mix starts to breathe.
Leiam Sullivan
Oct 233 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 222 min read


BlogBot Is Live: Ask Questions Directly Inside a post
BlogBot’s live. Ask questions inside the post and get real-time answers from the blog’s production guides.
Leiam Sullivan
Oct 152 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 142 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 103 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 73 min read


Sampling: Punk With a Sampler
Sampling was punk rebellion: ripping up forgotten records, reshaping them for the dancefloor, and sparking cultures that still thrive today.
Leiam Sullivan
Sep 203 min read


AI in Music Production: The Biggest Shift Since the Sampler
AI is revolutionising music production. Explore how tools like Suno and Logic’s stem splitter give sampling a whole new future.
Leiam Sullivan
Sep 173 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 153 min read


Mix Knob on a Compressor: A Must Know for Better Mixing
Compression can flatten your mix. The mix knob brings it back to life. Here’s why blending dry signal changes everything.
Leiam Sullivan
Jul 293 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 41 min read


Compression in Mixing: Letting Just Enough Through for Clarity in Busy Mixes
Compression isn’t about loudness—it’s about clarity. Let a sliver of sound cut through and the brain will do the rest.
Leiam Sullivan
Jul 32 min read


When I Thought the Attack Was Too Slow (But It Was the Release All Along)
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.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 262 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


Inside the BBC Sound Library: A Goldmine for Sound Designers
A quiet archive of 16,000+ sounds - from steam trains to tape hiss. For sound designers, it’s a hidden gem worth exploring.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 182 min read


Why Pre-’90s Music Sounds So Good (And How To Get That Feel Today)
Why does old music sound so warm? It’s not nostalgia - it’s physics, tape, vinyl, and tubes. Here’s how to bring that feel back.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 123 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 73 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 62 min read
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