Experienced Producer Dudes - Heres one to chew on

[jasedee]

Thats a massive question, in regards to EQ'ing and compressing each instrument, none of us could know, as we cant hear the individual sounds, and making sweeping general statements in regards to dynamics processing is probably a dangerous thing...

Compression: Ask yourself this. WHY are you compressing? Does the sound need compressing?

Dont automatically reach for the compressor cos you think its what everyone does

EQ: Try to use EQ subtractively. If something needs more top end, perhaps try to pull out some bottom end.

Just get a good balance first, and listen carefully. Make sure each iunstrument has it's own space.

Good luck!