I set the slider's on each individual track to even everything out and get each track set to the volume it needs to be relative to the other tracks, then I adjust the main sliders to where it's just below clipping. I have a cheap compressor (Samson), but I'm not sure how to use it with the software. My soundcard is a M-audio Audiophile. I've tried the onboard effects on Pro Audio 9, but they just don't sound quit right. Too digital....

If your familiar with Pro Audio 9, is it a good or bad idea to use the normalize function. I use it. Some say to use it, some say not too.

I need to check into some mastering software. This is probably my main problem......

Thanks for the help.