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Double Kick Balance consistency with different patterns in song

Hey everyone,
I'm still at the editing phase of a hardcore/metal style e.p. So i'm not mixing it yet, just working w/ the raw tracks.
Throughout the song(s) the drummer does different patterns on the kick, which vary from a single kick per measure, to gallop, to straight 16th's. Typical fare for the style.

Programs to break songs down to there original tracks?

Hey everyone I'm fairly new to the audio engeneering scene a bit over half a year now apprenticeing under a local audio tech.And trying to get my foot in the door and its going pretty well got a job doing sound at a bar a couple nights a week and even met a few bands there that want me to tech for them. I also have a home studio set up I'm running Pro Tools M powered 8.

Getting song Radio Ready

I've been wondering for the last couple of months why my last song on radio didn't so that clear and powerful as in the studio.

The I found out that quite a few people said that when you send/email or drop your song of for a radio station, that the overall RMS must not be over the -6db range...thus, don't compress or limit your song, but keep the song as is.

Fundamentals of initiating project songs- Where to start?

Let's say one is starting a new song in Cubase. Where exactly should the start be? In other words, we could push the cursor out in the field a bit, and leave some space at the front, or we can start right at the very left of the track. Does it depend on what kind of songs or what instruments will be used? I am thinking in terms of how the song is put together further down the road.