someone takes the params they use for a particular plugin, and then builds a skin on it. here's ReaEQ emulating an SSL console. I really want to see a per-track EQ on the mixer. I can do it but it's generic knob city ATM - which makes it hard to keep track of which knobs do what. no color differences or anything, and the text is incredibly small. I wouldn't even need to see the text with a setup like this:

Yeah very cool, I'll be a happy man when this comes to life. Been waiting!!! Another idea, have it so when you hover and press the E button or whatever, the channel strip explodes into a bigger, fuller version that will make eq and comp easier too see and use.. ++ Rob Rokken

IMO your other suggestion is more than enough.

yes yes yes!!!