Complicated doesn’t mean better. Complexity gives people like me a reason to talk about stuff. Not every song is made better by complex harmony.
Linear phase EQ isn’t like extra strength EQ. We’re not talking about aspirin. There’s a good chance your favorite records were recorded without a side chain on every channel.
More microphones not going to necessarily make your track better. The value in what you already know begins at its core and it starts with what’s already intuitive to you. Advanced stuff we teach you, it’s not designed to replace that.
It’s to augment it and only when you need it. You will add more mileage getting right with the basics than you will by adding some specialized tool to your toolbox. You can share that with somebody who doesn’t belong in a Beat Kitchen class.