Lokeyfly wrote

Lawrence wroteIt really only needs one thing to be - extremely - useful... lanes on the main track layer where you could more easily edit each event.

All great points. Quoting this one in particular because it really resonates that working from a single track is also just easier (in a number of ways) if there's further note editing along the way. Sure, one could bus, to a new track, then edit that for example with Melodyne or transient bending, etc. But streamlining tracks somewhat down, and not up has many benefits. The advantages become more apparent when automating less rather than more tracks, because you have a more linear way of mixing and seeing levels, rather than a bunch of fragmented parts with their own automation. In the end your ears are what matter, but it's sort of like not having your ties in 12 different closets.

Both , small, and large track counts work. However, it's practical, keep Robbies bass guitar, with Robbies bass guitar. 4 vocal harmonies with 4 vocal harmonies, and not broken down to each seperate take located on 9 different tracks. Of course seperate effect sends, and different treatments will also dictate changes, but practicality does account for something. Bussing is an alternative so it's whatever floats your boat. If you edit a lot, it's likely best to consolidate same type tracks.