I’m going to add this eventually. Currently there are other things higher on my list.
Your idea with the virtual groups requires that you set up multiple plugins for each A/B set. If you plan to use the same plugins in the A/B sets, then it could be more efficient to A/B with a single set of plugins but using different programs (less CPU/memory usage, fewer fx tracks). All you need is then a menu on the group track which will change the program on all plugins within the group. What do you think of that solution?
Ok, you mean a numeric meter value in addition to the graphic meter. That is on the future plan.
This could be implemented as a new region that you could insert in the arrangement editor profile. But there are a lot of more important things on my todo list.
I haven’t made anything using K-system, but it is not forgotten. Again a priority issue.
I don’t have a solution for your virtual group idea. If it is just to temporarily try out different EQ settings, I would duplicate the vocal group, mute the original group, modify the eqs in the duplicate group, and then press shift+mute on the duplicate group to mute the duplicate and unmute the original group in one step. Then you can use undo/redo to quickly A/B the two groups. When done, delete the group that you don’t want. Of course this approach may not be practical if you want to keep both EQ settings in your arrangement for the future.
Edit: I did not see jpleong’s post before I wrote my reply.
I meant each track in the mixer
Each mixer strip will show a meter if a plugin is assigned to the track, or if the “output gain” option is enabled in the track properties.