I used the EQ only for general shaping of the entire soundfile, not looking to try to use it to single out separate tracks, which is next to impossible to do since there was a lot of overlap along the spectrum.

Sometimes one can make use of a Multiband Compressor plugin to bring out an instrument that may be habitating in an area of the spectrum where you can do so. A Multiband Compressor is like having two or more compressors that have an EQ section before them, such that you can apply different compression settings to different parts of the sound spectrum. I used a 3-band Multicomp on that file IIRC, but don't ask me about settings and such for I couldn't tell you because I use my ears and not any set formulas, knowing what each of the controls do.

I used both Audacity and MultiTracksStudio to get that wo where it is now. MTS only because of its fine quality multiband comp and limiter, to my ears. You could use just about any quality recording software to do this as it is more a situation of knowing both your software, knowing the tools and using them well plus a trained ear.

It also involves knowing "when to stop" as one can only do so much to files like these. Looking for the pristine audiophile quality soundfile from such would only be an excercise in frustration.

Rharv's "Mastering Matters" is a good place to get the rest your files remastered, BTW.


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