Parts should be able to send / receive Midi CC messages.
Problem:
Not possible to change Parts remotely; and thus cannot have perfect synchronization of multiple Octatracks as no way to change Parts simultaneously.
Solution:
Suggest using Midi Continuous Controller message [ $3E 62 ] with values [ 0 = Part 1 … 3 = Part 4 ] to send/receive when Parts change.
This would allow synchronization, or extend the capabilities of the Octatrack when used as a voice module; particularly in light of the recent OSv1.40 update and Midi Slices.
Additional: Add option in the Project, or Personalize to enable/disable this behaviour via a boolean flag.
It’s one of reasons I prefer to change bank, rather than change part. It implies a part change, but it’s simpler.
I’d prefer a complete part feature, 128 or 256 available ones rather than 4 per bank that warps my head like the 8 voices of the 12 tracks of AR.
If I’d want a complicated set on a single project with many songs for live conditions, I’d probably change my mind, but today I don’t care, even for a live set I’d play ukulele or something during project load!