[nukmusic]

man....hard to really answer. Have you guys ever went into another and recorded? First you need to learn how the recording process works. I always tell folks...........you can have to best gear and the worst engineer. Just because you have gear doesn't mean you'll get a good recording.

It takes a lot of practice. First, just try to get a clean level signal into protools(or others) without using any plug-ins or outboard processor. Just you(and your performance), the mic, and protools. Once you've achieved that, then start using the plugs and outboard gear to improve that clean level signal going into protools. Kinda sweetening it up a bit. Then you'll be ready to practice on your mixdowns. I wish you luck.