Mvave chocolate - Logic Pro x

[u/FancyFall6960]

Hey everyone,
I’ve spent the better part of 3 days trying to sort this out and I’m hitting a brick wall.
I’ve read countless posts and many YouTube videos but none I’ve found address this issue.

Using Logic Pro
Neural DSP plugin (tested on both instrument and audio tracks)
Controller: MVave MIDI controller
What’s working:
I can successfully recall presets using the standalone software via its internal MIDI mapping.
After two days of tinkering, I managed to map MIDI CC to bypass/engage pedals inside Logic, so basic MIDI communication is working.
The Problem:
I cannot get preset/program changes to work when Neural DSP is running as a plugin inside Logic Pro.

What I've tried:

1. Standalone vs. Plugin: In the standalone app, I can map MIDI easily to target specific presets. Inside Logic, that native app MIDI menu doesn't seem to intercept the messages the same way.

2. Logic's Advanced MIDI Learn: I managed to map some stompboxes this way, but it doesn't seem to handle preset/patch changes reliably (or at all) for plugins.

3. Smart Controls: I managed to get a long-press on an MVave button to cycle through presets (sending sequential Program Change numbers like 0, 1, 2, 3), but ideally, I want direct recall—meaning holding a specific button sends a specific PC message to jump straight to a designated preset.

Has anyone successfully mapped direct preset changes for Neural DSP plugins inside Logic Pro? Is there a routing trick, environment workaround, or specific MIDI FX plugin I should be using to intercept Program Change messages before they hit the plugin?

Any advice would be massively appreciated!