The room-size in the reverb is maxed out on your pad sample so I would decrease at about around 40.00%. Because when it's maxed out like that, it usually echoes throughout the whole song and overtops it. I also would lower the dry/wet a tiny bit. And also sidechaining will automatically turn down the frequencies in the 808 that clash when the kick hits. Use a Gravity compressor for that, and also use a Curve graphical equalizer to swipe out the unnecessary frequencies.
Maybe you could try boosting the percussion frequencies more with the equalizer? I think it would be helpful. But yeah, I don't have much to say other than keep working on your craft and you'll get better overtime. :)
I find the pierre cowbell annoying at times because of its repetition. Why do you have it in each measure? Whatever the case may be, I would suggest you try other oneshots in the audiotool library, there's a lot to choose from. I don't always use complex material, I like to use the simplest and most wackiest features I can find. Don't be afraid to think outside of the box either. What I find interesting about this beat though is the tempo automation, but it's too abrupt for my taste also.
Other than that, your percussion is lacking in dynamics. I'm talking its dryness, and matter of excitement when it hits is pretty disappoint in my opinion. So I would take some time to learn more of the effects such as reverb, delay etc. Those things should help your mix stand out more, and don't over-do it. Just go with what fits best. You should also learn to use synthesizers, and creating your own basses from scratch, I think that would be pretty unique, and trustworthy for your ownself.
that slap
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The room-size in the reverb is maxed out on your pad sample so I would decrease at about around 40.00%. Because when it's maxed out like that, it usually echoes throughout the whole song and overtops it. I also would lower the dry/wet a tiny bit. And also sidechaining will automatically turn down the frequencies in the 808 that clash when the kick hits. Use a Gravity compressor for that, and also use a Curve graphical equalizer to swipe out the unnecessary frequencies.
fix 808