Reverb vs delay - when to use each

Both create space in a mix, but they serve different purposes: Reverb: Makes sounds feel like they're in a physical space. Use on vocals, pads, snares. Plate and hall reverbs are timeless. Delay: Creates rhythmic interest and depth. Use on vocals, melodies, and hi-hats. Sync delay to BPM for clean results. My rule: pick one as the primary effect per element. Too much of both = mud. On beatcorelab, the cleanest beats tend to use space effects tastefully. Less is more! What's your go-to reverb and delay combo?