yeah... I create my initial mix balances in the mixer view using just the gain knob so my faders can stay at zero. I also use HPF at this stage to fit things in. I have a pro channel preset that already has a QC HP roll off and also includes all of my other desired modules that I load up on all of the tracks. But I admit t's a workflow thing where it would be nice to have built in channel HPF roll off just like on a real board immediately after the gain.
I actually remove the Pro channel, FX bin, and send modules from the mixer view when I'm at this mixing stage leaving only the gain, MSR and Meter. even if I don't remove the pro channel module, when I'm in the zone and I have to open up the pro channel then decide if I want to use the QC or save that for later and load up another EQ/Filter. The best way I have found is to put a EQ/Filter in the FX bin and set the pro channel post FX bin but then I loose the immediacy of the pro channel knob. I lock the track inspector to my master fader so I can keep an eye on my master peaks.
slightly picky yes but I thought right after the gain would be a pretty good spot for a dedicated knob. should be a really easy code they can rip it off of the pro channel. one default slope to two i don't care.