Hi. The reason I use the compressor and eq combination is that this way, I have very precise control over the attack and release and I can compress the sound, which brings up the sustain a lot more. Then I can select the frequency to cut with the eq. But of course you can experiment with other tools. 😉
Nice trick 😊 I don’t care that much about bleed because the drums supposed to sound like one instrument not individual separate instruments. I use the bleed to get a cohesive sound, often I also let vocals and guitars bleed just a little bit though the drum room to get the effect of glue and sound like everyone is playing in the same room. Just a tiny bit can make a big difference.
