not sure if it is related (think so). If so glad justin think think : )
As i said in:
https://forum.cockos.com/showthread.php?p=2107657
midi item FX ->"unlike audio items FX, a vst in midi item FX by it self do nothing,because there is no sound source, so unless we put an instrument in item fx chain, items FX are useless for midi items)
So this makes Midi Items FX useful (and actually a new organisational method with huge potential) for midi input to reach VSTis on midi Items FX and so being able to write automation or record or merge recording or use our controllers there.
Also for this:
item based "freezing/ render infinitely without final compromises"
read at:
https://forum.cockos.com/showthread.php?t=218656