I've used console for about 4 years, and this is *almost* the perfect host for live applications. As a lightweight host, I can load up a series of VST instruments and effects, set parameters and even change presets.
However, there are a few features I'd really like to see in Console to make it the perfect host for live applications:
1: Global patch change via MIDI patch/CC. Changing patches via controller would make the flexibility so awesome as I could set one of my keyboard controls to change patches. The website mentions this possibility in the "5 ways to master console" but so far, I haven't seen it.
2: Patch change to remember audio module on/off status. The patches recall parameters for the individual modules, just not the individual on/off status. This would be a great addition because many synth modules can eat up to 10% of CPU while idle.
3: Work area grid snap. Arranging modules on the work area can be tedious, and having a "grid snap" would greatly help by easily arranging the modules on the screen.
Almost the perfect host