ozone, i really appreciate the detailed response
i was hoping there was an easy fix, but like much in the elektron system, a blatant problem leads to creative solutions one could not have arrived at otherwise.
great suggestions, and i think i will probably use at least the note triggered pattern change and mute the midi track until i am ready to play.
that said, for reasons beyond my understanding, i have been manually triggering pattern changes per machine for years now. if all else fails before next tuesday, i'll work harder, not smarter.
thanks!
on another note, i have actually started a brand new live set on another bank... just to make sure i am totally secure with what i will be playing live for the first time. i apparently love working under pressure.