Quote Originally Posted by serox
ok cheers that helps

person who suggested i did it was commenting on a hardcore techno mix so that would make sense.
Ok, now you have added context I see what you are looking for.
To reproduce the hardcore techno sound (or schranze) then over compressing the whole mix or (if you want to be a bit more pro with your results) grouping them and compressing groups, is a big part of that crunchy, pumping, distorted sound.