An underrated thing about the PC is the ability to create custom UI's for FX chains so you can control any plugin the same way that the included modules. I want to start creating UI's for my amp sims to control them from the track inspector and map the controls to the knobs on my Nektar Impact. Talk about workfkow!
Snap to grid: https://www.cakewalk.com/Documentation?product=SONAR X3&language=3&help=Tools.18.html
To create an automatic crossfade (real-time): Click the Track view Options menu and choose Auto Crossfade.