ay my friends!
i find that limiters overall really mess with the drum mix when strapped across the 2-buss. L2 being the big offender in my experience. i'm still sorting out a drum sound I am happy with although i've been experimenting a bit with settings based on this mix so we'll see.. thanks for the constructive criticism though man!
Oz: thanks! you may not believe it but the "bass" is pitch-shifted guitar. I sorted out a way to make it sound half-way decent in the mix. Sounds a bit funky (imo) when solo'd but, eh, i'm planning on buying a real bass soon.
thanks once again all,
Charlie