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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
2 hours ago2 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


Why Music Theory Matters for Electronic Music Producers
Master keys, chords, and melodies. Music theory made simple for electronic music producers – write tracks with emotion and intention.
Leiam Sullivan
Sep 244 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


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 112 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 172 min read


The Musical Sweet Spot of EQ Filter Slopes: Why 12 dB/Oct Keeps Turning Up
12 dB/oct EQ slopes: why they’re the musical sweet spot, from Pultec to Kirchhoff, FabFilter, SSL, Neve & Harrison.
Leiam Sullivan
Aug 124 min read


ARC 3 Review: Over a Decade of Trustworthy Room Correction
ARC 3 has earned its place in my mix setup for over a decade. Still reliable, even now that ARC 4 is on the scene.
Leiam Sullivan
Aug 73 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 52 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 302 min read


Mix Knob on a Compressor: The Secret to 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


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 223 min read


Why I Still Buy Plugins (Even Though Logic Has Everything I Need)
Logic has all I need. But the Fairchild and Lexicon 224? There’s something about the flavour.
Leiam Sullivan
Jul 162 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 92 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
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