Although the last post is good.
As ever it's always worth remembering that simply analysing the technical aspects of MHB's mix techniques might still not make you a great mixer. Though it's good to be informed, it would be a bit like turning off the sound on a Bill Evan's video and learning his piano style by sight alone. It's never gonna sound like Bill Evan's.
Sound, the emotional response to sound and inherent musicality is what makes a great mixer - however he chooses to use the equipment. Most of the greats don't worry too much about how they use the equipment - they just respond to the sound it makes - and then we all sit around trying to figure out what they did, not what they made.
I hope this makes some sense. Continue to find out about all methods, but remember the most important part.
Above all, enjoy your mixes. If you don't - there's not much chance of anyone else enjoying them :-)
and good luck.
M
