ok, haven't tried pooled midi items yet, but that seems very much like what i was looking for, so i have a new request then.
upon searching for a way to do it, i don't think this is in the realm of actions, and requires more advanced programming.
what would really help me out a lot and without which pooled midi items would be quite difficult to use.
all pooled midi items that share same source share same random color
http://forum.cockos.com/project.php?issueid=4321