ok i must be just wierd then because i eq the individual channels and use the limiter and multiband compressor on the master hahaha.
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There is no one rule. It depends on what you are trying to do. I usually use a combo of EQ, compressor and limiter various channels (percs, bass, riff's, fx. etc are all on their individual buses). I try to stay away from compressions on Master bus. I sometimes use a limiter. And you guys should try the Sonic BBE series. Pretty amazing for mastering.