Direct Monitoring option will not save ON/OFF state in OS 9.0

I like to monitor thru my DAW, and I uncheck the Direct Monitor option on Page 7 of 10 in Output menu. However, after every restart, that option goes back to being checked and I have to uncheck it again.

It this behavior intended?

Do we need to make a request that it remains in it's last state?

Quote from timo

9.0.2 ftw

I just installed that one after setting the Direct Monitor to OFF. After the install, it put it on again.

Hopefully, the next restart will be FTW!

Quote from Burkhard

Yes, each restart activates Direct Monitoring intentionally. Otherwise this could be a big trap since DIrect Monitoring in off-state interrupts your guitar signal. Imagine you get to a gig and don't hear your guitar.

I would think most would be in Performance mode for gigs. So, can the ON/OFF soft button be programed to the Direct Monitor in Browser mode?