A snare that vanishes in a busy mix is the most common beginner-producer problem. The fix is almost always layering. One snare sample never has enough frequency content to fight through a full DnB arrangement.

The standard stack

Three layers, EQed to different frequency ranges. Bottom layer: a punchy 808-style snare for the low body. Middle layer: an acoustic snare sample for the natural snap. Top layer: a noise burst or pitched-up white noise for the high-frequency sizzle that translates on small speakers.

Why it works

Each layer occupies a different frequency band so they do not phase against each other. The combined snare has body, snap, and sizzle. It cuts through any mix because it covers the full audible range that a snare needs to occupy. Try it on your next track. The improvement is immediate.