Reply to Pro & Cons of using X1's in native mode vs. midi mode

Got an S4, really love the thing but hate how the mapping is locked down. I mean you cant change ANYTHING !?

I made a mapping for my x1s to control fx 1234 and some other stuff. But i hit a brick wall trying to do something that required a button working like a knob, so im believeing ill need to rewrite the whole mapping in midi.

Before i start Im wondering if there are any downsides to running it all in midi as opposed to native.