There are several interesting threads going on here about mixing and mastering. And this leads me to some questions about RealTracks.

Are they ready for the mix as-is or should they be considered raw, recordings?

Have they had EQ applied? If so is that a problem when I apply more?

Have they had Compression applied? If so is that a problem when I apply more?

Any other effects applied?

When I apply a new RealTrack style BIAB applies values for volume, panning, tone and reverb. Are these just suggested starting points or were the RealTracks recorded/tweaked to sound better in these configurations?

My work flow so far has been as follows,

1) start a new song in BIAB
2) set tempo
3) enter chords to my song
4) choose a style that a) I like, b) is the right time signature and c) is 100% RealTracks
5) set volume levels the same on each track
6) pan each track to 0
7) set tone for each track to 0
8) remove reverb on each track
9) render one WAV file per track
10) bring all tracks into my DAW and there set volume, EQ, panning, reverb, compression, etc.

Is this the best way to work if you know in advance you plan to do your mixing in your DAW?