Things are looking really promising as of now. I'm up and running with Cakewalk by Bandlab, using my VS-700 console in parallel with my Slate Raven MTi2 and everything else. I finally figured out how to make the drivers work in Windows 10. It was far easier than I expected. I've disconnected the VS-700R rack unit, though. As much as I miss the Fantom VS (read: a LOT), I really don't miss the fan noise. It is still a very capable unit, but I'm using a Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 which has most of the same connectivity (minus the Fantom). Everything works and sounds great.
I'm very impressed and encouraged by Bandlab's care and dedication to Cakewalk thus far. I see only good things ahead.