I am an "advanced" user of caustic 3.2 and the mastering app. I only have a lg v30. No desktop. No laptop. They are unnecessary. I was taught to use my ears.... It takes time and practice. A life long practice.... What I mean when I say life long practice is I can only be a better or different version of myself by staying in the moment. Moving on from false beliefs about audio production. Stay true to your ears! Make music for your own satisfaction! That is my current advice.
Learn learn and continue to learn
Lots and lots of love for the Caustic community.
Edward Lingeman