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Hey everyone, I’ve been dabbling in music production for the past seven years, and while I feel like I’ve learned a lot, I still find myself getting hung up on some of the little things when I’m working on a track. One of those weird questions just popped into my head, and now it’s driving me a little crazy because I genuinely don’t know the “right” answer. So, here’s the scenario: when you’re using a reverse cymbal as a kind of riser to lead into a crash or hit, how do you time it? Do you start the reverse cymbal right on the bar and give the crash/hit a little room at the end? Or do you line it up so the crash/hit comes in the instant the reverse sample ends? I added some screenshots if my question doesn't make sense. I know the usual advice is “do what sounds good,” and that’s mostly what I’ve done up until now, but for this project, I really want it to feel tight and intentional. Any tips or insights? Thanks in advance! 😅.