There is nothing wrong with adding an optional behavior for more linear traditional approach.
Definitely huge step forward IMHO.
It would be also great to utilize that empty space on track header in Playlist view with adding classic Mute/Solo buttons (and leaving current green on/off button) and volume slider/knob and mixer number selector like in pattern view.
Also audio clips editing inside Playlist view could use some improvement, like adding fades, warping marquee tool a la Ableton/Logic/S1 style of direct selection editing inside Playlist view.
There is so much space to improve FL to be near perfect DAW with best of both worlds (linear and non linear).
It has amazing creative possibilities it just needs a little bit of workflow improvement.
Keep up great job, Image-Line
