> allow changing of patterns to create simple song,

I understand why Doepfer doesn't want the Regelwerk to compete with
the Schaltwerk, but a simple solution would be to offer an "upgrade"
ROM for the Regelwerk, at additional cost, that would provide pattern
chains or songs, forward backward and pendulum modes, and all the
other features that have been artificially removed from the Regelwerk.

Of course, its possible to create simple pattern chains by combining
the Regelwerk with A100 modules such as the A150 switch. I frequently
do this to create 48-note "AABA" patterns and such, using the
resulting CV/Gate signal to control an A100 voice, or the Spectral
Audio Neptune.

Still, I picked the Regelwerk over the Schaltwerk in order to have an
integrated step sequencing/soundshaping environment, and I find it
more than a little annoying that features that I need have been
artificially removed from the Regelwerk.

Joe