By default sending MIDI data to the Mother-32 will play the internal sequencer pattern. In order to sequence the Mother-32 externally using MIDI I had to turn off the option to follow MIDI Start Stop.
Procedure
Procedure
- Enter Setup mode by pressing (SHIFT) + RESET + SET END + STEP 8
- Use the (STEP) arrow to select page 8
- Press STEP 2 to disable Follow MIDI Start Stop (LED 2 will turn off)
- Exit Setup mode by pressing (SHIFT) + RESET + SET END + STEP 8
The Mother-32 will now play notes as entered on the external sequencer as expected.