I’ve started using the Relab LX480 essentials while ago and really like it but whenever I bypass the plugin, my audio turn into mono. Just tested on my stereo drum track; when I bypass, it turned into mono.
I did some research and found out that this has been a problem for some people too but already been fixed in some older version I guess (those posts were years ago). Maybe this version accidentally brought back the problem.
I’m on Cubase 14.0.41
Hi and welcome to the forum,
Is the issue on the plug-in side?
Open the Channel Settings window. In the Inserts section, switch over to the Routing (at the bottom). You can see how the signal is routed through the plug-in (if it’s stereo or mono).
Hi Martin,
I think it is on Cubase side unforturnately, I forgot to say it clearer but I actually use the bypass option for inserts within Cubase, since the plug-in doesn’t have one. I also did a quicktest on other DAWs and the plug-in works fine with those DAWs’ bypass knob.
I don’t use Channel Setting much, so I just took the screenshot for when I bypass the plugin. The track is stereo, still when I bypass, the track turned mono but the Channel Setting shows otherwise I guess?
Hi,
This looks OK. Can you replicate it with another plug-in?
Hi,
I replaced it with RoomWorks 
, fine for now.
Shame. The LX480 is so smooth, I hope this will be fixed when I upgrade to Cubase 15.
Hi,
I really don’t think this is on Cubase side, if it works with other plug-ins. 
Hi,
I did mention I saw other post about this. You can have a check if interested, it is for VST Live actually. I can’t include link so you can search “VST Live with Relab LX480 essentials issue”
The lastest update for this plugin was in 2022, and this post is from early 2024. That why I think it maybe on Cubase side. But of course, I’m not sure!
Just hope wherever the problem comes from, it will be fixed somehow, lol
Hi,
Which is again with the same plug-in…
Hi,
And it was fixed due to that post…
Does it replicate if you use it in send too?
