I would say, some things are better to draw track automation, some are better as MIDI CC messages. Things like modulation, pitch bend, and expression will work well using MIDI CC for most synths. Some synths like TTS-1 have reverb within, therefore you could use MIDI CC here too.
Things like pan & volume are easy in a track envelope. You can assign most any control to a track envelope. And I think track envelopes are easier to deal with.
Also, any FX you add to the tracks can easily be controlled by an envelope.
Just my thoughts, hope it helps.