Use rim shot for sidechain ducking
Use ducking for cackle effects
Problem: cackles lack impact
Duck vocal on drop
Use ducking on reverb to avoid vocal masking
Problem: vocal gets lost in reverb tail
Avoid audible pumping by using alternative ducking methods
Apply EQ, reverb, overdrive, and ducking to the snare
Problem: snare competing with kick or lacking character
Duck the right sample with the kick for rhythmic breathing
Problem: rhythmic elements feeling disconnected
Use time-based ducking instead of constant EQ for transient-heavy sounds
Problem: Altering pad's frequency character through constant EQ
Add ducking to pads for rhythmic contrast
Problem: Clashing frequencies between pads and rhythmic elements
Use envelope follower to duck reverb on signal threshold
Problem: Reverb overpowering the mix
Use audio triggering to duck reverb on transients
Problem: Reverb not syncing with transients