My first goal is usually balance the oscillators instead of eq in the patch. Eq if sharing the same output with another patch, otherwise use DAW eq.
Also use mid eq in the patch if it adds to the distortion flavour.
As far as the whole mix goes the less eq you can use is often a sweeter sounding mix, the arrangement and layering of instruments can often kill a sweet mix. When listening to other peoples tracks the sparser ones hold my attention longer it seems.
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