Setting up a "chain" of patch changes

Although there are actions available for "next patch", "prev patch", "next set" and so forth, there doesn't seem to be an action that will allow me to change to a specific patch. Such an action would be extremely useful.
I'm assuming this could be done with an Applescript action but I have no idea how to do that (well, I sort of know how to make Applescript actions but I have not been able to find any information about controlling MainStage from Applescript).
Any pointers would be much appreciated

Yeah, I've done that before --- but the problem with that approach is that it requires you (the musician) to remember which keys or program changes are needed.
I don't mind that in some cases, but with our band, we now have an interesting situtation where the ability to use a single MIDI event that will cause the patch to be changed to the "next" item in a predefined list is extremely valuable.

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