Plugins like Compressor and EQ both include meters in pane backgrounds.
I noticed that even if plugins are turned “off” in Ardour, these meters still continue to function.
Example:
In EQ plugin you can turn on the Spectrum Analyzer that shows in the frequency pane.
If you turn its plugin button in Ardour Mixer channels “off”, this analyzer still seems to recognize audio being sent through it.
Compressor GUI has same behavior.
I would think that if plugin is “off” that this would not occur.
Not sure if this would be considered a bug to be fixed, or if this is on purpose?
Thank You