# Weird behaviour when using chords in arp mode **URL:** \ **Category:** Synth\ **Created:** [November 25, 2024, 8:46am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/weird-behaviour-when-using-chords-in-arp-mode/16281 "2024-11-25T08:46:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![joeybrocken](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/joeybrocken/32/4182_2.png) [@joeybrocken](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/joeybrocken)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2024, 8:46am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/weird-behaviour-when-using-chords-in-arp-mode/16281/1 "2024-11-25T08:46:02Z")
I’m gonna try to put this briefly: Current settings Grid 3X3 Blue Note, Yellow Chord (custom beta chord pack), purple note. Blue plays the normal scale. Yellow plays chords packs set to arp mode. purple doesn’t play anything at the moment (im not playing it). When I play yellow and blue the blue notes don’t play the their ‘root’ note. As if they are set to follow (but they aren’t) Is this a bug or am I doing something wrong. I’m willing to send the scene so someone can have a look. I cant upload it since I’m new here. Overall I’ve had a great experience with the synth. It’s so fun to play and to tweak. ---
**Author:** ![Sandroid](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/sandroid/32/172_2.png) [@Sandroid](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/Sandroid)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2024, 1:21pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/weird-behaviour-when-using-chords-in-arp-mode/16281/2 "2024-11-25T13:21:56Z")
Hey @joeybrocken, welcome to Backstage! 🥳 If you can, please upload your scene (just zip it and post it in here). I’ll gladly have a look ✌ ---
**Author:** ![joeybrocken](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/joeybrocken/32/4182_2.png) [@joeybrocken](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/joeybrocken)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2024, 2:11pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/weird-behaviour-when-using-chords-in-arp-mode/16281/3 "2024-11-25T14:11:14Z")
[weird scales behaviour.zip](https://backstage.polyend.com/uploads/short-url/q1Fyd2POnasnVUboTkhrKBoyx1F.zip) (6.8 KB) I will gladly make a video about this behaviour if needed. Cheers ---
**Author:** ![joeybrocken](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/joeybrocken/32/4182_2.png) [@joeybrocken](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/joeybrocken)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2024, 9:12pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/weird-behaviour-when-using-chords-in-arp-mode/16281/4 "2024-12-05T21:12:18Z")
Could you recreate the same results? ---
**Author:** ![Sandroid](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/sandroid/32/172_2.png) [@Sandroid](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/Sandroid)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2024, 1:32pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/weird-behaviour-when-using-chords-in-arp-mode/16281/5 "2024-12-06T13:32:13Z")
Hey @joeybrocken, i’m so sorry. No i didn’t until now. But i just did and noticed something i forgot to ask you. Since you mentioned that you are using a custom chord pack. I assume you saved it? If so could you upload it as well. You’ll find the chordpacks are saved inside of `/ChordPacks` on the SD Card. In order for me the use your scene properly, i’m guessing i’ll be needing that 😊 Also a short video showing the issue would be super helpful so i can try recreate your issue as close as possible on my device ❤ ---
**Author:** ![Sandroid](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/sandroid/32/172_2.png) [@Sandroid](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/Sandroid)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2024, 1:34pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/weird-behaviour-when-using-chords-in-arp-mode/16281/6 "2024-12-06T13:34:09Z")
> [@joeybrocken](#): > > When I play yellow and blue the blue notes don’t play the their ‘root’ note. As if they are set to follow (but they aren’t) This _could be_ related to a known bug, that should see a fix very soon: > [@Grid Mode could incorrectly display as Follower after switching Layouts (synth slot no longer available across pads)](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/grid-mode-could-incorrectly-display-as-follower-after-switching-layouts-synth-slot-no-longer-available-across-pads/16476): > > Bug Description The Layout seems to fall apart under unknown conditions. Steps to Reproduce Create a new Scene (Scene Init) Take not that all 3 engines are represented by 3 different colors (Florida Grid) Load the attached project and take note of the current layout Go to Grid and change the Layout to Florida Notice how only two colors are now available eventhough it should be all 3 Occurrence / Frequency Always Found in Firmware Version: 1.0.1 Build: 1459 Attachments [srb.zip](https://backstage.polyend.com/uploads/short-url/cCIM3UknCJfJtSoSNEVt2aazQDn.zip) (5.9 KB) ---
**Author:** ![joeybrocken](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/joeybrocken/32/4182_2.png) [@joeybrocken](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/joeybrocken)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2024, 7:19pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/weird-behaviour-when-using-chords-in-arp-mode/16281/7 "2024-12-08T19:19:29Z")
[JOEY Synth.zip](https://backstage.polyend.com/uploads/short-url/ggTCM5GyVaFu7KU7qZwPU0si3X5.zip) (3.1 MB) Here are my current settings. ---
**Author:** ![joeybrocken](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/joeybrocken/32/4182_2.png) [@joeybrocken](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/joeybrocken)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2024, 7:19pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/weird-behaviour-when-using-chords-in-arp-mode/16281/8 "2024-12-08T19:19:44Z")
You get some patches along with it 😃