Im using the DT as my master for now. It works fine this way. Just a tad more info to store in the brain for now.
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Also using digitakt as master, keeping related patterns in a bank and as much in order as I can plan. I also use longer pattern changes in order to still make use of trig conditions.
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How about using your Octatrack as master, but always starting it with one blank pattern that only sends the first program change command. You should even be able to shorten the length of this blank pattern to make it barely noticeable; possibly make it just a pattern with one step maybe (not sure because I don’t own an OT)?
I’ve resorted to using my Engine sequencer to send notes to the DT. Means I don’t use the DT sequencer at all so no conditional trigs, p-locks etc. 
I really hope Elektron update the DT for direct Program Change soon.
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Actually, you have to keep the length the same as the first pattern of the DT for it to work properly.
If it makes you feel any better it was at least acknowledged…
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I’d just like things to stay in sync lol. I’m using a monomachine so there isn’t really a direct/instant pattern change but the DT still stray out of sync When slaved.
That does actually make me feel better. Enough so that I’ll continue building my set for now using DT as master, with manual pattern switching. This way I won’t have to change my compositions that much and can switch to using the OT arranger once the fix is released.
Thanks for the thoughts guys.
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I had had the OT, RYTM, and A4 for a while before I realized that you could have them follow pattern changes, and that OT had a song mode.
I did a few gigs just changing patterns on all three boxes.
I was relieved to figure out the program change, and song mode stuff existed.
It can be done until it exists, it’s just less convenient.
That said, Elektron seem to be addressing it, so planning for it is probably a good approach.
I hope this is addressed soon as being a bar late is highly frustrating.
In the meantime are there any workarounds besides going manual? (I’d prefer to keep the OT as master)
(Works fine with Digitone)
OH/
This was fixed a couple updates ago
Strange - I’m running the latest OS but am having this issue - will dig into it further.
Check pattern change length maybe?
I have it set to 16 (which matches the OT) but when I make the switch the DT takes an additional 16 steps before changing. The DN on the other hand follows in time. Confused… 
It hasn’t been fixed, and support told me they do mot plan to change the way it works right now.
There’s a workaround, but it involves a computer and Ableton…and for real comfort a launchpad…
Works fine for me, as I use my computer as a multitrack recorder.
I’ve setup channels routed to my octatrack and tanzbar (that has the same pattern change behaviour).
Made clips with program changes, and set clip trigger time to ‘none’.
This way the program change is sent to both machines at the same time, before the 16/16 pattern change.
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bug fixes in 1.07
Pattern change occurred one pattern length to late after receiving a Program Change message
from other Elektron device
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The issue in my original post was fixed a couple updates ago (pattern change timing during playback), HOWEVER the DT still starts one bar late when playback is initially stopped and I press play on the Octatrack. If that makes sense, which is still borderline-unforgivable behavior…
Any updates on this? I’m getting the one bar late issue using 1.08. This is pretty much unforgivable as it make it incredibly tricky to make transitions. Elektron really piss me off sometimes!
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It was fixed in 1.07 but if it still exist for you i Would first update to the latest firmware and then check the usual suspects of ch.len etc.
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