> The profiles suggestion sounds like it neatly sidesteps the issue anyway. Can you please explain to me how you come to this? I don't see how 'profiles' is any different than plug-global IO datatyping. It has a new name - 'profiles' - which helps users understand, but forces plugin developers to categorize (and thereby limit) potential uses. I', looking for clarification - maybe I missed something? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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