UAD users will note that there are both mono and “regular” (channel count is undesignated) versions of your UAD plugs. If I place a “regular” UAD plug in the insert of a mono audio channel, will the plug operate automatically as a mono plug? I know that mono versions of UAD (and other) plugs are required for Pro Tools (at least up to version 10) but do I have to use mono plugs for mono channels?
AFAIK and according to UA no need for mono with cubase. But it is easy to check. Load a heavy uad plugin in mono version and check dsp usage in uad meter. Then load the normal version on a mono track. It should use the same dsp amount as the mono version.