That would work just as well, and yet all DAW in existence choose to encapsulate and group MIDI notes as clips. Theoretically, MIDI notes could be drawn individually directly onto tracks in the Arrange view, without being contained inside clips. One of the parameters (MF-Gain) corresponds to an FX plugin: Here is a mock-up of what this might look like, the same automation clip has been painted into three automation tracks to control three different parameters.
Therefore, users can continue to enjoy the traditional 'linear' automation approach if they so wish, and completely ignore this. This is a request for a container-based automation system that allows users to manipulate automation points in the same way as MIDI notes : NOTE: This FR may seem similar to this other FR but it's not the same! Therefore please don't flag this as a duplicate, thank you :)