Bypassing Effects vs. Switching Off Effects - WaveLab Elements - 12.0

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WaveLab Elements
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12.0
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In order to deactivate effects, you can bypass them or switch them off. However, there is a difference between bypassing effects and switching effects off when it comes to real-time processing, rendering, and playback behavior.

Bypassing Effects

Switching Effects Off

What happens to real-time processing when you bypass an effect vs. when you switch an effect off?

You cannot hear the effect, but processing continues in the background and consumes CPU power.

The effect is not loaded and does not consume CPU power.

What happens to the rendering process when you bypass an effect vs. when you switch an effect off?

The effect is not loaded and does not consume CPU power.

The effect is not loaded and does not consume CPU power.

What happens when you switch bypass on/off vs. when you switch effects on/off during playback?

Playback continues without glitches or interruptions.

Small interruptions can occur.