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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
6 days ago3 min read
What Compressor Ratio Really Does (Think of It as a Lens)
Stop thinking about compressor ratio as maths. Think of it as a lens that brings sounds into focus without losing their life.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 223 min read
Scales for Electronic Music: A Simple Guide to Major, Minor and Pentatonic Scales
A practical guide to major, minor and pentatonic scales for electronic music producers who want to stop guessing notes.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 164 min read
The Dark Art of Mastering: Finishing, Not Fixing
From Abbey Road to Curve Pusher, a reflection on mastering, perspective, and why great masters finish records rather than fix them.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 104 min read
Soundtoys Decapitator Review: Why This Saturation Plugin Still Holds Up
A practical Soundtoys Decapitator review exploring its saturation styles, workflow, strengths, and why it still earns a place in modern mixes.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 33 min read
How to Learn Arrangement in Electronic Music
Arrangement starts with studying records and templates. Over time, those patterns become instinct and feel.
Leiam Sullivan
Jun 24 min read
PHONON SMB-02 Review: Why These Headphones Translate So Well
The PHONON SMB-02 delivers honest low end, speaker-like imaging, and exceptional mix translation for electronic music production.
Leiam Sullivan
May 273 min read
Paralysis From Analysis in Music Production
Paralysis from analysis in music production: why producers lose perspective and how stepping away can save a track.
Leiam Sullivan
May 263 min read
Soothe 3 Review: Is the Upgrade From Soothe 2 Worth It?
Testing Soothe 3 in real sessions – is the upgrade from Soothe 2 actually worth it?
Leiam Sullivan
May 216 min read
Envelope Following: Letting the Sound Open Its Own Filter
Envelope following lets a sound control its own filter movement – creating reactive, dynamic modulation that breathes naturally.
Leiam Sullivan
May 203 min read
How to Use the UAD 1176 on Vocals: Understanding What You’re Actually Hearing
A practical guide to 1176 vocal compression – understanding attack, release, ratio, placement, and presence in a real mix.
Leiam Sullivan
May 95 min read
Relative Keys in Electronic Music: Change Mood Without Changing Notes
Relative keys let you shift mood without changing notes. A simple way to add contrast and depth to your tracks.
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 272 min read
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