I’m also Cubase 8.5 and Console 1 user. Definitely “follow select track” feature is on my wish list. The other options like send, pan, mute of Cubase controlled by Console 1 would be great. My dream is to have controler like C1 which can control own plugins, but also to use same hardware to control Cubase channel strip. If you (Steinberg crew) need more information, feel free to ask. Maybe you can give us some feedback about possible options in this subject?