# Launch a patch at startup **URL:** \ **Category:** Organelle\ **Created:** [May 2, 2018, 12:05pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/launch-a-patch-at-startup/2707 "2018-05-02T12:05:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bosco](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bc79bd/32.png) [@bosco](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/bosco)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2018, 12:05pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/launch-a-patch-at-startup/2707/1 "2018-05-02T12:05:25Z")
Hi folks, Is there a simple way to launch a patch at startup? I mean I turn the Organelle on and a specific patch loads automatically? ---
**Author:** ![TonyLB](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/forum.critterandguitari.com/tonylb/32/1776_2.png) [@TonyLB](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/TonyLB)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2018, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/launch-a-patch-at-startup/2707/2 "2018-05-02T12:13:09Z")
Not sure to really understanding your question but you have to load the patch of your choice after turning on the Organelle. My advice to you is reading a bit the manual : [https://www.critterandguitari.com/pages/organelle-manual#The\_Selector\_and\_the\_On-board\_Display](https://www.critterandguitari.com/pages/organelle-manual#The_Selector_and_the_On-board_Display) Have fun! ---
**Author:** ![bosco](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bc79bd/32.png) [@bosco](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/bosco)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2018, 12:31pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/launch-a-patch-at-startup/2707/3 "2018-05-02T12:31:26Z")
Ok, sorry if I was not clear: I am creating a hardware instrument in which I will include the Organelle. It will be a kind of super-casio that will propose a kind of Farfisa organ, some vintage drum machines, some effects like a spring reverb, etc. We will build a special desk to welcome this project. My question: I would like my patch to be started automatically at startup, without having to go through the menu and therefore the screen. I guess it’s possible by changing the Mother patch or adding a few lines of code under Linux but I’m not competent in this area. This is why I ask if there is a simple procedure to “boot” directly on a patch? ---
**Author:** ![jani](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f475e1/32.png) [@jani](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/jani)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2018, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/launch-a-patch-at-startup/2707/4 "2018-05-02T12:39:51Z")
please read a bit what bosco is asking (just an advice) :)… bosco… would be possible for sure, you’ll get an answer here as well, but sorry i’m not into that programming stuff yet. ---
**Author:** ![bosco](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bc79bd/32.png) [@bosco](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/bosco)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2018, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/launch-a-patch-at-startup/2707/5 "2018-05-02T13:03:38Z")
Thanks Jani, no problem. 🙂 I ask the question because I think it could be useful to everyone. An option in the menu that offers the possibility to select a patch that would load at startup. In situtation of Live or embedded system, it is very useful. ---
**Author:** ![TonyLB](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/forum.critterandguitari.com/tonylb/32/1776_2.png) [@TonyLB](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/TonyLB)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2018, 1:28pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/launch-a-patch-at-startup/2707/6 "2018-05-02T13:28:25Z")
Thanks you for your advice mister. ---
**Author:** ![TonyLB](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/forum.critterandguitari.com/tonylb/32/1776_2.png) [@TonyLB](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/TonyLB)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2018, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/launch-a-patch-at-startup/2707/7 "2018-05-02T13:31:39Z")
It makes more sens 🙂 I hope you will share your project of hardware instrument ! ---
**Author:** ![jani](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f475e1/32.png) [@jani](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/jani)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2018, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/launch-a-patch-at-startup/2707/8 "2018-05-02T14:09:20Z")
Sorry i just had nothing to do, then i wrote that… didnt want to bother you :)) you all are great guys!! ---
**Author:** ![TonyLB](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/forum.critterandguitari.com/tonylb/32/1776_2.png) [@TonyLB](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/TonyLB)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2018, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/launch-a-patch-at-startup/2707/9 "2018-05-02T15:12:19Z")
no problem ! ---
**Author:** ![bengorilla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/5fc32e/32.png) [@bengorilla](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/bengorilla)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/launch-a-patch-at-startup/2707/10 "2022-08-31T13:14:36Z")
Can I bump this question please? **It would be really great if I could set my Organelle to load ORAC every time I switch it on.** Is there a way to do this please? The context is: I have a stable ORAC patch (an effects chain, and some midi things) that I almost always use my Organelle for right now, and it’s much more usable if I don’t have to fiddle about in the menu to load orac every time I turn it on. And I’m turning everything off much more diligently in the energy crisis! ---
**Author:** ![HarmonyUnited](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/forum.critterandguitari.com/harmonyunited/32/4347_2.png) [@HarmonyUnited](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/HarmonyUnited)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2022, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/launch-a-patch-at-startup/2707/11 "2022-09-12T02:49:37Z")
I have wanted the same thing for a while now. I could not figure it out myself, but I’m no PD wizard. If the organelle is part of a midi environment you could just set orac to be your first favorite and then send a PC#1 to initialize. Or perhaps there is a way to make the mother patch send a program change message to itself?? Just floating ideas here. If thats not all possible then just using it as a favorite in slot one and keep your favorites visible so it will be as simple as just pressing the encoder and you’re flying. I hope we do figure out how to launch into a patch. Cheers mate…