Hi Warren,

The only thing that I can add to this conversation is do not DL a bunch of effects! DL the demos or the free ones, find one eq, compressor and reverb that you like and learn how to really use it. Master one eq, compressor and reverb and you will find it easier to mix and master. Although the controls of each can be somewhat universal the lay of said controls should match your workflow. Learning just three effects is a lot better and less time consuming than going through a ton of them, looking for the holy grail of eg, compressor or reverb without really knowing what you are doing. YMMV

Whenever I get something stuck in the back of my throat, I dislodge it by drinking a beer.
It's called the Heineken Maneuver.

64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware