I have the latest demo of renoise and for some reason, the pattern sequencer does not automatically cue and play the following pattern in the sequence. I created two distinct patterns and the only way I can get pattern 2 to play after pattern 1 is by manually cueing pattern 2 by clicking on it while pattern 1 is playing. Otherwise pattern 1 just loops over and over. I am sure there is a quick fix to this but I have yet to find it. Any help would be much appreciated.
Take a look through the manual page for the Pattern Sequencer:
http://tutorials.renoise.com/wiki/Pattern_Sequencer
In particular, check the section on Looping Patterns. It sounds like you might have enabled looping for pattern 1.
Also take a look at the page for the Transport Panel:
http://tutorials.renoise.com/wiki/Transport_Panel
There are some looping options in there that you should also be aware of.
That hit the nail on the head. I had the little looping box inadvertently checked on pattern one. Problem solved. Many thanks.