Your Source for Electronic Music Production Insights

Rhythm isn’t counting or grids. It’s the thing that makes music move – and why electronic tracks live or die by feel.

Bus routing isn’t about rules. It’s about control, cohesion, and intent – and knowing when not to bus is just as important.

Modern loud mixes aren’t made on the master bus. Here’s how clipping and gain staging create loudness without killing the mix.

Some tracks capture a moment. Others need time. The real skill is knowing when to stop – and when to keep listening.

Goldbaby sample packs aren’t about quantity or hype – just well-recorded, consistent sounds that work quickly and age well.

Modes are the fastest way to change the mood of a melody without changing the key. Here’s how to use them in real electronic music.

Finding your sound isn’t about more plugins. It’s about learning a few tools properly and building confidence as a beginner.

Reverb isn’t an effect–it’s the space a track lives in. A practical guide to choosing reverb by feel, depth, and perspective.

A practical look at how How Music Really Works helped me understand melody, tension, and the feeling of “home” – by ear, not theory.

High- and low-pass filters tidy mixes quickly, but wide bell EQs often sound more musical. Sometimes shaping beats removing.

Two browser-based generators for rhythm and bass. One click creates MIDI drum patterns or basslines you can drop straight into your DAW.

MeatBeats plugins capture the classic House & Techno tones from the early days. Honest tools, timeless sounds, and quick inspiration for producers.

Reference tracks help your mixes translate. Here’s how to choose them, trust them, and use tools like Metric AB to get your mix over the line.

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.

Fast attack and fast release shape punch, movement, and tone. Here’s how different compressors handle timing–and what those speeds really sound like.

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

A simple, precise BPM-to-time calculator with ms, samples, Hz, tap tempo and tiny divisions down to 1/256. Built for real production workflows.

Two plugins that quietly transform a mix: Decimort 2 for classic sampler flavour, and Metric Halo Character for subtle analogue tone.

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

A visual guide to every compressor type – VCA, FET, Optical, and Vari-Mu – plus a free checklist to help you choose the right one.

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.