# Multi-preset instrument (or) retaining values on switching presets

**URL:** <https://forum.electra.one/t/multi-preset-instrument-or-retaining-values-on-switching-presets/587>\
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**Created:** [April 24, 2021, 6:45am UTC](https://forum.electra.one/t/multi-preset-instrument-or-retaining-values-on-switching-presets/587 "2021-04-24T06:45:08Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 24, 2021, 6:45am UTC](https://forum.electra.one/t/multi-preset-instrument-or-retaining-values-on-switching-presets/587/1 "2021-04-24T06:45:08Z")

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As I work through Korg exb moss, it is becoming clearer that if I want full control over its entire midi implementation, I need to distribute all features over two presets. In such a multi-preset situation, what is the recommended way to switch back and forth between presets while working on the same patch?

Is it going to be something like:

- pull patch
- work on preset 1 (save as necessary)
- switch to preset 2
- pull patch
- work on preset 2 (save as necessary)  
etc.?

Is there a better workflow (perhaps using snapshots) that will help me recall values as I switch presets, without explicitly pulling patch info?