diff --git a/src/main.cpp b/src/main.cpp
index ca4dadf..7e8263d 100644
--- a/src/main.cpp
+++ b/src/main.cpp
@@ -21,8 +21,8 @@ UsbMidiTransport midi_transport;
 AppTask controller(&led_driver, &switch_driver, &midi_transport);
 ExpressionPedal exp_pedal(4);
 
-static volatile uint32_t flash_latency = 55; // ms delay to compensate for Loopy Pro rendering
-static volatile uint8_t beats_per_bar = 4;   // change to match your project's time signature
+volatile uint32_t flash_latency = 55; // ms delay to compensate for Loopy Pro rendering
+volatile uint8_t beats_per_bar = 4;   // change to match your project's time signature
 
 TaskHandle_t midi_task_handle = NULL;