Well take lanes are unsuitable for MIDI because you can't edit MIDI data in take lanes. Have you ever tried? The draw tools don't work, fit MIDI content doesn't work, the lanes have a vertical max of about 2 inches. I suppose this could all be fixed, but yes, death will come sooner. Clip layers won't be making a return.
One simple solution to the OP's complaint that I'd really like is the addition of a record option to merge new material into existing clips.