Using a vst sequencer inside Max standalone

I'm trying to use this vst MIDI sequencer with another vst synth inside Max. Tried to figure how to patch it up myself with no luck so I went searching and found this post and this patch: https://cycling74.com/forums/communicating-midi-between-vst-objects
So, without fully understanding the entire patch I loaded up my vst's and was surprised I got sound. The issue is, once I click on transport, the sequencer starts but only sequences for one bar, then stops.
For those that have some experience with this, why is this happening? How would I patch this up to get it to sequence properly? Also, when running the transport, if I turn it on and off it will sequence through all the steps, but I have to turn it on and off so that's not useful. :)
Patch and screenshot attached.
plug-ins with sequencers usually make use of host synchronisation, which doesnt happen with vst~ for a good reason. when you have luck you can simply turn it off in a plug-in and use a BPM value instead.
Thank you, that's helps. I will look into turning host sync off in the plug-in and add some code to the patch. I might just have my first project. :D Thanks again.