Ability to store/link and recall single track sequences across patterns

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What is the problem?

While it is possible to recall whole patterns specifically in song mode, there is no way to store/link and recall specific track sequences.

For example:
Say I have 10 patterns. Track 1 contains a sequence that is repeated across all of the patterns. I want to change the sequence in track 1 globally for all of the patterns in my song without touching any other track in any other pattern. The only way to do this is to copy the track 1 sequence from one pattern, then manually paste/overwrite the sequence for track 1 in every other pattern.

What should this feature achieve?

  • Track sequences should be stored and recalled independently of the entire pattern.
  • Instruments should be explicitly tied to the stored track sequence.
  • Track sequences can be placed in any track in any pattern.
  • When a track sequence is edited, the changes should cascade to every pattern where the track sequence is linked.

Are there any workarounds?

Copy the track sequence from one pattern, then manually paste/overwrite the sequence in every other pattern.

Any links to related discussions?

It was suggested that I create my own post with a better explanation and example: Single Track Patterns

Any references to other products?

I think the Dirtywave M8 does it best: Patterns can contain several chains (16-step sequences). You can then recall and place a pattern by ID in any track in the song view. You can still clone a pattern if you want one-off changes or variations.

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I think this is antithetical to the way this device works, IMO. I own both the m8 and the tracker mini, and the fact that the sequences aren’t stored together is the reason why I love using this as opposed to the m8 tracker. Polyend, please don’t change track sequences to copy the way the m8 does it. If you want that functionality it’s available on the m8 — but having to always clone things or making changes to one pattern not realizing it’s used elsewhere would be a nightmare. It’s simply not designed for this behavior, and I think thats a good thing.

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