I'm going to make myself unpopular here. But, to quote from the product page:
"E-Control is an RTAS plug-in that provides real-time control of the
Eventide H8000 series, H7600, and Eclipse? multi-effects processors
E-Control?
provides multiple parameter control automation, and program change
capability which is saved with the session for easy recall from within
ProTools."
Sadly, this means that E-control IS "just a MIDI controlling plugin."
Its main function is to allow ProTools automation, parameters and other features to extend to the H8000. This is very useful, but is distinct from "full audio streaming."
