This is an old one that annoys me since quite some time, but I just found out today what actually happens. Tested in NU 10.2.20 under Win 7.
Repro:
Create a multi-channel track (e.g. 5.1)
Insert mono or stereo plug-ins in pre-fader and post-fader slots (VSTII or III makes no difference, AFAICS)
Open the routing window and move the plug-ins to any other channel than L / R
Save the project, close it, re-open it
Open the routing window again: Only pre-fader slots have kept their assigned position. Post-fader slots will all appear on L / R only.
⌠itâs a really pity that I wonât see a fix for this any time soon ⌠:-/
BTW - I find it extremely confusing that there are selectable entrances for 5.1, individual channels and even 3D formats in the routing menu - but they canât be selected.
This is major problem and time wasteing issue.
I use ARC2 for room correction to finalize my room acoustics.
As it is stereo only I have 3 of those on CR inserts. One for L/R, one for C/LFE and one for Ls/Rs. Not perfect solution but worksâŚ
Upon opening a new project I always have to first route these right and then select correct settings.
Is this topic being noticed by SB?