For now, you would need to create your own ‘default’ Program, for the 62(+1) algorithms.  Neutral settings for each parameter, loaded in one Preset A or B, with Thru loaded in the other side.  It’s an alphanumeric Program selection sequence, so saving it as something like ‘0 MicroPitch.pgm90’ should come up first.  I’ve considered putting together a default Program List, but I haven’t got around to that yet.

As for your 2nd question, you’re doing it right [Crossed the ether with Joe above]..