@AudioResearch, @Lugia, as recent posts in this thread have morphed into a somewhat different topic, I've continued the discussion in a new thread:
"modular generative / control schemes and DAW equivalents" at https://www.modulargrid.net/e/forum/posts/index/9906
There @AudioResearch I've given you a response based on my current best perspective, and also included by link the several related threads / comments from @Lugia
Thanks all!