>>> Here is a case why a host may choose to do non-in-place (copy to) processing in a plug: Imagine that there is a branch in the graph, for instance, a send. <<< Bingo. I agree plugins should know how to do both kinds, and can detect in-place by comparing source/dest "pointers" (batons, whatever). ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Generalized Music Plugin Interface (GMPI) public discussion list Participation in this list is contingent upon your abiding by the following rules: Please stay on topic. You are responsible for your own words. Please respect your fellow subscribers. Please do not redistribute anyone else's words without their permission. Archive: //www.freelists.org/archives/gmpi Email gmpi-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx w/ subject "unsubscribe" to unsubscribe