one more option, that i use is SWS AutoLayout in Extensions menu.
You can assign TCP/MCP layouts to name or type of track.
So for example you give a name "Drums VCA" to a track (where word "VCA" is predetermined filter) and this track will automatically switch to VCA layout in TCP and MCP.
Here you can see sketched example:
-"4 spaces" in a track name automatically turns track to "[Separator]" layout in MCP and TCP
-Switching track to (folder) type automatically switches track to "[Folder]" layout in TCP and MCP
-Naming a track "VCA ...." you'll have automatically what you want.
-all default tracks have "[No color]" layout only in TCP and so on...
Also you can have here automatic icon changing and auto-coloring for tracks, regions, markers.
I love this feature very much.