Since I add one track at a time ...referring to my live stuff.... I don't use a mixer at all. In fact, I don't even own a mixer of any kind any more. I run everything straight to the Focusrite Saffire interface and that goes straight into the depths of the computer and software.

Everything is "in the box" so to speak.

You can find my music at:
www.herbhartley.com
Add nothing that adds nothing to the music.
You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both.

The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.