diff --git a/gui/preset_controls.py b/gui/preset_controls.py
index 0820406..cc044e6 100644
--- a/gui/preset_controls.py
+++ b/gui/preset_controls.py
@@ -384,7 +384,11 @@ class PresetControls(QWidget):
             if not self._is_parameter_overridden('pattern_type'):
                 self.arpeggiator.set_pattern_type(arp_settings.get("pattern_type", "up"))
             if not self._is_parameter_overridden('octave'):
-                self.arpeggiator.set_octave_range(arp_settings.get("octave_range", 1))
+                octave_range = arp_settings.get("octave_range", 1)
+                print(f"DEBUG: Applying octave_range: {octave_range}")
+                self.arpeggiator.set_octave_range(octave_range)
+            else:
+                print(f"DEBUG: Skipping octave_range - parameter is overridden")
             if not self._is_parameter_overridden('note_speed'):
                 self.arpeggiator.set_note_speed(arp_settings.get("note_speed", "1/8"))
             if not self._is_parameter_overridden('gate'):