Mixing is not a science it is an art and every song is different and a challenge.
What really helped me and in fact is still helping me is to post a song and ask for comments. You will never get a "that sucks" response but you will get the advice of some very talented musicians.

On a side note we can be our worst critic. You may not be as bad as you think you are.


Back in my day the only time we started panic buying was when the bartender shouted "last call"!

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