The notepad is a good place to make notes about such things for a track; I need to use it more.
Mixer snapshots have helped a bit, even with its limitations.
Take pictures or even video of complex set-ups.
Maybe use a "Slate Track" if you're not already doing so. Audio track where you record line-up tones, session specifics (date, time, client, take numbers) comments about a take, part, project, studio, personnel, contact info, etc.)
Projects left in MIDI is not the best way to preserve projects long term. Render all to Audio Files and move out of the MIDI domain. This advice comes from many good and leading producers I've learned from. I'd call it a best practice; I need to do it more than I do.
Almost without exception, every top Mixer I've seen stresses the importance of organization. Full stop.
When the session is hot, go with the energy. Do housekeeping later, but do it. I need to do all that better.
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