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fret buzz is not impossible to remove and you can most likely at least soften it. First put a high resolution spectrum analyzer on that channel if you cannot determine where the frequency is by ear. Then use a deesser on the (Split mode works best for me) channel and remove it best you can...

dont get bogged down in gear. You are already thinking in the wrong mindframe

both are exceptional and depends what im looking for. Really digging UAD tape emulations

Hi, I recommend investing in software like pro-tools and logic and getting a audio interface like a fireface but it really depends on your budget. Dont confuse raw/lo-fi sound with an easy sound to get. It still takes a good deal of knowledge in terms of mic placement, gain-staging, mixing...

Ive had a lot of clients comment on the focusrite scarlett. Seems to do the job for low budget consumer gear

Their is no comparison to the quality of the benchmark DACS I have now to the 200 dollar interface I started out with.

The two main things to look for in terms of sound quality are the pre amps and converters

I own a folcrom and use it but I sometimes prefer to stay ITB. IMO the differences are very subtle. I a/b mixes for clients and sometimes they prefer ITB and then other times they prefer the folcrom. I really dont think they are a necessity. This is all under the assumption you have high-end...

First you have to diagnose the problem then implement changes. Listen to the tracks, what isnt working? to boxy, to much presence, no body. You cant fix anything before you know what the problem is. Their is no "right" eq. Any eq you are using can get the job done.(Some might have different...

My best advice is just do some general reading on what recording and mixing are. Even if we tell you where to place a plug-in you are going to have no idea how to use it

Besides using eq and compression one seldom trick yet effective trick that is used is pitch-shifting the kick drum.

Simple solution Move to a different apartment, buy a decent amp, a couple of sm57's and a decent pre (eventually get a decent AD) then learn how to properly mic an amp and press record. problem solved

In regards to mixing if you have a couple of vocal tracks that sound phasey try inching them up a couple of milliseconds and bringing down the volume of one of two of them

As a side note "mixing secrets for the small studios" by Mike Senior is a great read

of course it ssource specific but try deessing at around 3k instead 5k. This may help and a lot of people go to high when deessing