Not that I'm pro or anything, but a good tip is when using say a preset is to turn the effects send for delay/reverb down and automate it in and out at parts for when you need atmosphere otherwise keep it off/low for main parts.

Stuff like delays and verbs not only take up extra headroom and mud up the mix, but listening to them all the time will bore/fatigue the listener. Clever use of when to actually use the effect will keep the listener entertained while giving you extra headroom for parts that don't really need it.

good advice.