Why use VST fader?

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Hi folks. I’m experimenting with the Master-rack principle for one of the acts I work for where I play synths/keys and live mix some pre-prepared audio (using eq and FX sends)… My Master-rack is below;

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When I was using Forte I had to use a VST Forte to force the FX sends to be post fader however due to the routing in C3 I don’t think this is needed as I can just use the additional routes available. So I have a binding for the main gain of Pro-Q as a “Main” fader and bindings for the “FX Sends” of the sub routes for FX send level. I instinctively want to add a fader but it just seems like additional VSTs that aren’t really needed… So, why would you use a VST fader if you can bind to routes and plugins? Would I get any benefit from e.g. adding a VST Fader and routing this to the EQ plugin? The only thing I can think of is for metering but this wouldn’t serve me to meter the inputs to EQ and pre FX send…

Am I over-thinking? It does what I need but just curious as to what scenarios you need a VST fader that C3 can’t manage?

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There is absolutely no need for a “Fader-VST”. If you look through the forum than you will see, that people who used to use such Fader-VSTs (f.e. FreeG) in the past are now just using the Gain-Slider, which works great and doesn’t eat up any resources.

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Thanks @FantomXR… I thought that might be the case especially after reading up on the Gain Slider Curves etc. Just wondered if I was missing something! Much appreciated quick response :smiley: