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Why Signing Up to Plugin Companies Saved Me Thousands on Pro Plugins
How I saved thousands on plugins by signing up to mailing lists, using subscriptions, and timing deals like a pro.
Leiam Sullivan
1 day ago2 min read
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How Pitch Shapes Your Sound: Essential Insights for Electronic Music Producers
Explore pitch insights from Module 2—enhance your electronic productions with pitch bending, harmonics, and automation techniques.
Leiam Sullivan
2 days ago3 min read
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The Sidechain Filter on the Master Bus Compressor — What It Does, Why It Matters
Control your mix dynamics without squashing the groove — use a sidechain filter on the master bus compressor to keep your low-end solid and
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 105 min read
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Inside the Box: How I Use Arturia V Collection Synths in my Music Production
Inside the box, outside of time—Arturia’s emulations bring vintage soul into today’s workflow, from the DX7 to the Solina Strings.
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 93 min read
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My Top 5 Influential Mix Engineers: Insights from the Masters
From club mixes to pro insights—these 5 engineers helped shape my sound and belief in what’s possible. A dedication to the masters.
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 83 min read
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Audio Saturation: How It Transforms Your Sound
Audio saturation adds warmth, harmonics, and subtle compression—bringing analog colour and character into today’s digital workflows.
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 33 min read
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Preamp Emulations: Adding Colour and Audio Saturation Inside the Box
Still chasing that analog warmth in your mix? Learn how preamp emulations recreate classic tone inside your DAW.
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 23 min read
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5 Free Plugins That Keep My Mixes Sharp (and Why I Still Use Them)
Mid/side control, stereo tricks, clean gain—these 5 free plugins still earn a place on my mix bus. Here’s why I keep using them.
Leiam Sullivan
Apr 13 min read
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Keep Going: Why Perseverance in Music Production Pays Off
Keep going. Even 10 hours on one section can be worth it. The breakthrough often comes right after you think it’s not working.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 262 min read
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Master Bus Limiter – Brainworx BX Limiter: My Master Bus Secret Weapon
The BX Limiter’s XL dial is my secret weapon—subtly filling spaces, binding mixes, and giving tracks that final professional polish.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 252 min read
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How Music Producers Make Money: My Experience & What Works
Music producers earn by diversifying. Beats, royalties, sync licensing, remixing—multiple micro-streams add up. Here’s my experience.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 214 min read
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Module 2: Understanding Pitch for the Electronic Music Producer – Now Available on Patreon
Unlock the power of pitch in electronic music! Learn tuning, automation, and creative pitch tricks to enhance your productions.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 201 min read
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It’s 2025, and I’m Still Freezing Tracks in Logic Pro
It’s 2025, my M2 Max is 40x faster than my old G4, yet I’m still freezing tracks in Logic Pro. Will we ever have true unlimited power?
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 192 min read
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Why I Always Use Pre-Fader Settings in My DAW (And Why You Might Want To)
Pre-fader metering keeps levels accurate, while pre-fader sends shape depth. Master these DAW techniques for cleaner, precise mixes.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 182 min read
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Auratone, Avantone Mixcube—Same Job, Different Decade (And Why They Still Matter in Mixing)
The Avantone Mixcube exposes mix flaws fast. Fix it here, and everything sounds clearer everywhere. The truth hurts—but it works.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 174 min read
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SPL Machine Head: A No-Fuss Tape Emulation That Delivers
I thought ToTape 7 was my go-to for tape saturation—until I tried Machine Head. Smooth, effortless, and musical. This one delivers.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 143 min read
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Setting Reverb: Finding a Space That Feels Right
Learn how to set reverb in your mixes. Create depth, balance elements, and achieve a cohesive sound that elevates your music.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 134 min read
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Finding Your Sound: The Mr Pink Formula for Music Production Success
Finding your sound in music production is key. Learn how I built the Mr Pink formula, finished tracks fast, and crafted a signature style.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 123 min read
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Mastering Frequency Sculpting with a Graphic Octave Equaliser
A Graphic Octave EQ limits choices, making it easier to fit sounds in a mix. Understand frequency balance for cleaner, more defined audio.
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 115 min read
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Essential Beginner Gear for Electronic Music Production (2025)
🎛 Start producing electronic music with just a DAW! Learn the essentials—plugins, synths, and workflow tips to craft pro tracks. 🚀🎶
Leiam Sullivan
Mar 84 min read
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