Closed hats have delay added and the delay is not too loud in the mix Kick track has EQ adjustments to add power and clarity Snare track has reverb or EQ to make it clear and present in the mix

Reverse crash is used for transitions between sections Delay and reverb are balanced so they add space without clutter EQ adjustments balance bass and treble across tracks for a full sound

Arrangement clearly shifts between sections (intro, verse, chorus, outro) Patterns repeat with variation to keep the track interesting Final mix is clean: no clipping, muddiness, or harsh frequencies

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