It's tempting to go the way of multi-tracking, and I certainly will experiment with it. But no doubt, something will be lost. I like the clarity, directness, and simplicity of compositions that are performed all at once. If there's one thing I don't like about synthesizer music, it's the seemingly endless layering that is common. Layering in moderation? Fine. But still, I'm interested in a fresh and original approach to this, to rethinking synthesizer music, and clarity of sound is front and center. I want every measure of music to be easy enough to follow with a moderately musical ear, and every note and sound that doesn't substantially contribute to the piece to be removed. Multi-tracking brings with it the temptation to do just the opposite. Just as much, is it even necessary? What need do I have of multi-tracking. I don't consider making things easier to be a need.
Regarding engineers, I was actually going to teach my wife how and when to make various changes for me while recording. I'm sure she'd be happy to do it, but then I'd have to take her out for dinner afterwards.