Agree your comments. I’ve lodged an issue with Presonus to resolve Midi mode/ Cubase however as a consumer I don’t think I should have to go that route for standard capability.
So my view is that Faderport16 midi mode is an after thought, specifically to catch up in the market. It doesn’t work, or doesn’t work well and I’m too too busy to pursue them.
My conclusion is that the FP16 is a terrific mixing surface and it certainly works well.
In midi mode it’s a lost cause, I’ll get an Icon Platform M+ or JL Cooper fader master for dedicated CC control, and just be happy with 2 devices.