I have an ancient Tascam recording eq from years back with a broken tape deck that I have used for mixing purposes. I do everything hand fed.
But there are certain ways that people like more even though I don't look on how many like what I do as much as what I like to do for what I feel passionate about.
I look for modifications since I prefer that people like it.

Synth pop and new wave was my first love even though I am looking for something more classic rock driven.
But I would also like some of what might make that more palatable.
My beats are not what people are going to like in my recordings. That is going to hamper me yet I want to feel real in it. But having a bit to make it better to the listener can't be dismissed either.

I would like to bring some recordings to members that have that knack.