# Playing multiple Synth tracks with external midi

**URL:** <https://backstage.polyend.com/t/playing-multiple-synth-tracks-with-external-midi/21566>\
**Category:** Synth\
**Created:** [June 5, 2025, 7:37pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/playing-multiple-synth-tracks-with-external-midi/21566 "2025-06-05T19:37:49Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 5, 2025, 7:41pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/playing-multiple-synth-tracks-with-external-midi/21566/2 "2025-06-05T19:41:15Z")

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> [@nejben00-5344](#):
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> it would make sense to be able able to sequence one engine, like you do in the grid with a finger, and have it play chords and the other two engines follow with bass/lead arps/sequences etc. It seems that this isn’t currently possible, right?

As of Firmware 1.0.3 actually this is possible by using [Pad mapping](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/how-pad-mapping-works-on-the-polyend-synth/21497).

It will map external incoming MIDI notes to the pads of your desired engine, which means you could have the other two engines set to `Follow`. Which is (i assume) what you are looking do to?

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