Create spatial coherence with reverb and delay
Problem: disconnected sounds, lack of spatial unity
Use return tracks for reverb instead of insert effects
Problem: inconsistent reverb application, dry/wet signal confusion
Control reverb send levels per drum element
Problem: reverb application is too uniform or unbalanced
Use wet/dry signals for guitar processing
Problem: rigid processing choices
Use send-return paths for reverb instead of direct inserts
Problem: inflexible reverb processing
Use sends for effects on ad-libs and harmonies
Problem: inconsistent effects on vocal layers
Use send effects creatively for spatial depth
Problem: flat mix, lack of spatial interest
Shift send effects from post to pre fader for intro texture
Problem: adding texture without playing the original sound
Add reverb using send tracks for wet/dry control
Send bass to reverb/auxiliary channel for depth
Problem: Adding depth and size to bass
Use send tracks for reverb and delay on vocals
Problem: inflexible vocal processing
Route reverb and delay to auxiliary channels
Problem: muddy spatial effects
Mistake: Not using auxiliary channels for spatial effects
Problem: cluttered mix, loss of control
Use sends and returns for reverb in Ableton
Problem: inefficient reverb application
Use sends and returns to control reverb on top of the dry signal
Problem: losing control over reverb levels
Use reverb sends in Ableton for spatial depth
Problem: flat, lifeless mix without spatial dimension
Use send returns for reverb instead of inserts
Problem: inefficient reverb routing, CPU overload