The need for patterns to be consecutively arranged in pattern mode in order to play back as a chain is a bit limiting.
A way to make chaining patterns more creative and flexible would be to allow non-consecutive patterns to be chained by holding shift + the patterns – once you let go, then those patterns play as a chain until you jump out of chain mode or select a new chain.
This would not compromise any current functionality and would be a simple way to add a new creative dimension to this inspiring device.