FX Plugin UI Needs Dimming for Bypassed Effects and Gain-Reduction Strip
A user of an audio effects plugin suggests dimming the UI module for bypassed effects (rather than hiding it entirely) and adding a narrow VU-style gain-reduction strip to the compressor section. This is a UI legibility suggestion for a niche audio production tool.
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