Fat Sound, Maximizing levels in a DJ mix Options

[KarlBakker]

I am a DJ who uses a Hi-Fi CD recorder (Pioneer) to record continuous dance music mix sets. The sound quality is very good, but I want to get that Fat Sound you hear on professional Mix CDs.

I have tried the Limiter, Compressor and the Normalizer in Pro Tools (Free) but are unhappy with the result. Everything I try seems to result in a quieter, duller and less dynamic sound, which is the opposite of what I am trying to achieve. When I use a compressor, I cannot get the Gains anywhere near 0db without clipping.

Also, I only run a Mac Titanium.
Can anyone suggest a better approach?
Does anyone know of an inexpensive software option like Sonic Forges Wave Hammer but for the Mac?

Cheers
DJ Anton

[KarlBakker]

Thanks you for your advice. What is your opinion is the editor and plugin setup that is the best value for money? I dont want to spend and arm and a leg on complex functions that I may never us. Something good enough to edit mix sets, fatten up the sound, and break into CD tracks. The rest I can pretty much do on my Pioneer mixer and CD recorder.

Any suggestions?
Cheers
Karl