History / Wishlist and Known Issues
Version 3.2.0 Date: Mar-16, 2021
Zip File
| Support | Added support for Korg Nautilus |
| Bug Fix | Bug Fix : Fixed crash for Korg Krome PCG files with user (U) program banks |
Version 3.1.0 Date: Aug-27, 2019
Default Installer
| Support | Added support for Korg Krome EX. |
| Feature | Changing (multiple) volumes for combis, combi banks, set lists and set list slots. |
| Bug Fix | Improved layout of patch sorting dialog. |
| Links | Added various donator’s names, logos and websites. |
Version 3.0.1 Date: Jul-22, 2018
Default Installer
| Bug Fix | Fixed List Generator’s output file directory (Thanks to Tim Godfrey). |
| Bug Fix | Fixed program categories for Korg Kross 2 (Thanks to Kronoseonok). |
Version 3.0.0 Date: Nov 3, 2017
Default Installer
| Support | Added supoport for Korg Kross 2 |
| Bug Fix | Prevented crash when copying certain Kronos/Oasys/M3/M50 patches. |
| Bug Fix | Prevented crash in loading certain Korg Oasys PCG files. |
| Bug Fix | Fixed name of internal drum kit bank name for Korg Kross (1). |
| Links | Added Dan Stesco, Audora and Synthesaurus. |
Version 2.9.0 Date: Sep 22, 2017
Default Installer
| Improv | List generator patch files optionally contain columns for set list slot reference ID and name. |
| Improv | List generator file names now include the name of the PCG/source file. |
| Improv | Exported Cubase files now include the name of the PCG/source file. |
| Improv | Exported files from the song window now include the name of the SNG file. |
| Improv | For all above items, whenever not set, the MyDocuments folder will be applied correctly. |
| Bug Fix | Program Reference Changer now only handles each patch once. |
| Bug Fix | Prevented crash when clearing duplicate set list slots [KRONOS ONLY]. |
| Bug Fix | For the Browse button in the list generator, the correct folder will be used. |
| Bug Fix | When All Patches is selected, drum kits/patterns and wave sequences are copied too. |
| Links | Created a special screen for people creating instructional (youtube) videos of PCG Tools. |
| Links | Updated several donators properties due to donations (thanks!). |
| Install | Improved installer to reduce installer problems on certain computers. |
Version 2.8.1, released on Oct 18, 2016
Default Installer
| Language | Improved Russian texts. |
| Bug Fix | Installer installs application in correct Applications folder. |
| Install | Improved installer (.msi, 30% reduced size), application launches after install. |
Version 2.8.0, released on Oct 15, 2016
Default Installer
| Feature | Drum Kits, Drum Patterns and Wave Sequences can be moved up/down. |
| Feature | Drum Kits, Drum Patterns and Wave Sequences can be sorted. |
| Feature | Drum Kits, Drum Patterns and Wave Sequences can be cleared |
| Feature | Drum Kits, Drum Patterns and Wave Sequences can be compacted. |
| Feature | Drum Kits, Drum Patterns and Wave Sequences can be (de/semi) capitalized. |
| Feature | Splitting double-to-single keyboard set lists (Kronos only). |
| Feature | Initialize combis as MIDI MPE standard (for e.g. Roli keyboards). |
| Feature | Patches can be shown as HEX/ASCII for analyzing purposes. |
| Language | Several language words/fragments updates. |
| Improv | All patches show as tooltip their empty/initialized status. |
| Improv | Programs and combis show as tooltip their used drum kit/track info. |
| Improv | Changing set list names directly updates the set PCG window. |
| Improv | Cleaning set lists will also clean the set list names. |
| Improv | Renaming set list names auto updates the screen (Kronos only). |
| Improv | Song names and sample info from a SNG file can be exported to a text file. |
| Bug Fix | Prevented crash when pasting set list slots (Kronos only). |
| Bug Fix | Prevented crash when selecting MIDI Tracks in song file). |
| Bug Fix | MS200, MicroKorg and MicroKorg XL programs seen as modeled program (instead of sampled). |
| Links | Added new window with personal links (Co-Incidental, Nothing Else Matters, Altran etc). |
| Links | Added link to several donators and GitaarDemo (guitar shop). |
| Install | New Installer. |
Version 2.7.3, released on Jan 29, 2016
Default Installer
| Bug Fix | Moving programs referenced as external timbres in combis fixed. |
| Bug Fix | Programs relocated by Program Reference Changer as external timbres in combis fixed. |
| Bug Fix | Corrected moving/sorting/compacting program/combi references in set lists (Kronos Only). |
Version 2.7.2, released on Nov 20, 2015
Default Installer
| Language | A new Polish translator announcement: Marcin Aleksander. |
| Improv | Set list slot descriptions in PCG windows can be shown as a single line (Korg Kronos). |
| Bug Fix | Prevented crash when clearing a combi while no set lists present (RedKross2014). |
| Bug Fix | Instead of crashing when loading an unsupported file, a message is shown. |
| Links | MK Editor and Korg Fans added to external/contributors links. |
Version 2.7.1, released on Jun 10, 2015
Default Installer
| Language | Russian translation added, thanks to Igor Elshaidt. |
| Language | Improved various texts (mainly Czech, Italian, Greek), thanks to translators. |
| Language | Prevent crash when loading Kronos PCG files for Italian and Polish translation. |
| Bug Fix | Set List Slots keep programs synchronized after moving up/down (Kronos only). |
| Bug Fix | Korg Z1 files containing only program banks will now load all patches. |
| Bug Fix | Trinity files containing combi banks will now load all combis. |
| Bug Fix | An internal bug has been fixed by Mike Hildner, making my life easier (thanks!). |
| Links | Michael Maschek, Igor Elshaidt and Mike Hildner added to external links window(s). |
Version 2.7.0, released on March 27, 2015
Default Installer
| Feature | New mode “All Patches” in PCG window showing all type of patches simultaneously. |
| Feature | Auto-backup of changed PCG files every x minutes (thanks to mTrilby). |
| Improvement | Patches from all selected banks are shown simultaneously in PCG window. |
| Improvement | Moving up/down patches (and most other commands) works over bank boundaries. |
| Improvement | Most actions can be performed on selected patches from multiple banks. |
| Bug Fix | Prevented crash when assigning a PCG file as master file. |
| Bug Fix | Fixed GUI behavior of move up/down buttons. |
| Bug Fix | Fixed header of File Content List, created by the List Generator. |
| Links | Added several people, like translator for Portuguese(Brasil): Thiago Costa. |
| Links | Fixed website link to Qui Robinez (creator of sound libraries/tutorials). |
Version 2.6.0, released on February 22, 2015
Default Installer
| Feature | Number of references are shown for programs and combis (switchable on/off). |
| Feature | Capitalize/decapitalize or titlecase names of programs, combis and list slots. |
| Feature | Assign a programs or combi to a set list slot (Kronos only). |
| Feature | Auto fill in set list slots according program/combi name (Kronos only). |
| Feature | Remove duplicate patches while fixing references to duplicate patch. |
| Improvement | When clearing patches, used patches can be skipped (or warning being shown). |
| Improvement | Master files can be opened, closed and unassigned within its window. |
| Improvement | Improved layout and increased speed about 10x of Program Reference Changer. |
| Improvement | Timbres button is not visible when a PCG file cannot contain combis. |
| Improvement | Several timeconsuming actions (clear, compact etc) show a wait cursor. |
| Bug Fix | Categories shown as numbers were reset after program/combi edit. |
| Bug Fix | Prevented duplicate warning messages in Program Reference Changer. |
| Bug Fix | Prevented crash for negative transpose on combi in set list slot (Kronos only). |
| Language | Improved various texts, especially German (thanks to Timo Lill and ). |
Version 2.5.0, released on January 25, 2015
Default Installer (2.5.1)
| Feature | Program reference changer (to change references in combis/set lists to programs). |
| Improvement | Possibility to treat equal/like-named patches as duplicates while copy/pasting. |
| Improvement | For Kronos set list slot editor: Added color/transpose controls. |
| Improvement | For Kronos set list slot editor: Fixed XS/S mismatch for font size. |
| Bug Fix | Fixed copy/pasting set list slots (Kronos only). |
| Bug Fix | Fixed double clicking a PCG file to start up PCG Tools. |
| Bug Fix | Prevented crash when loading Kronos files with set lists, without combis. |
| Language | Italian language added, thanks to Enrico Puglisi. |
| Language | Many greek texts improved, thanks to Giorgios (new translator) and Jim Dijkstra. |
| Language | Corrected/translated (missing) language texts (thanks to various translators). |
| Links | Completely redesigned all external links windows. |
| Links | Added contributors window, for thanking testers, information/idea providers etc. |
| Links | Added Timo Lill, as translator for German (amongst others) and added various URLs. |
| Donators | Added Kevin Nolan and various URLs of donators. |
Version 2.4.0, released on December 6, 2014
Default Installer
| Support | Support for Korg Kronos (X/2) OS3.0 PCG files. |
| Improvement | Set list slot edit dialog shows now reference type, ID and name. |
| Improvement | Redesigned set list slot window (tekst size, layout. |
| Improvement | The default output folder for sequencer files can be changed in settings. |
| Improvement | Move up and/or down multiple programs, combis or set list slots. |
| Improvement | Set List Name shown in Patch List for XML output type. |
| Improvement | My Documents folder used as default list generator folder. |
| Improvement | Added more space for some text edit control in the set list generator. |
| Improvement | Added grey lines in patches of PCG Window, useful for multi line set list slots. |
| Improvement | Program creates icon in start menu and desk top (also for Windows 8). |
| Bug Fix | Fixed loading Kronos files while in German language. |
| Bug Fix | Alignment of copy/paste settings tab fixed from center to top. |
| Bug Fix | Fixed typo in name of Polish translator: DamianoMusic (sorry Damian). |
| Bug Fix | Fixed type of programs of Z1 program banks on a card. |
| Bug Fix | Fixed layout of a Program Usage list in XML format. |
| Bug Fix | Fixed loading SNG files. |
| Bug Fix | In some cases end of strings in patch names were ignored. |
| Bug Fix | Sequencer output could crash because of unauthorized file output. |
| Links | Added link to http://www.synthysounds.co.uk |
| Links | Added link to http://facebook.com/rsfmusictech for Rubinho/R.S. Felicio. |
| Links | Added link to http://indra.com/~cliffcan/01faq.htm#editors. |
| Links | Removed link to Kronos-MW works (website not available anymore). |
| Links | Removed link to Deuce Entertainment (not relevant anymore). |
| Donators | Added Ralph Hopstaken to the list of donators in the splash screen. |
Version 2.3.0, released on August 10, 2014
Default Installer
| Language | Polish language added, thanks to DamianoMusic. |
| Improvement | Added volume to edit set list slot dialog (Kronos only). |
| Improvement | Added Volume column to set lists in PCG window (Kronos only). |
| Improvement | Dynamically resizing of edit program, combi and set list slot dialogs. |
| Improvement | Redesigned splash screen and about window. |
| Bug Fix | Prevented changed program/combi references when pasting inside same file. |
| Bug Fix | Prevented crash when selecting multiple banks with only one filled item. |
| Bug Fix | One label not translated in the Edit Single Set List Slot dialog. |
| Bug Fix | Fixed several texts in different languages (especially Greek). |
| Bug Fix | Added several translators in some translations (sorry Umut Erhan, Jim Dijkstra, Syntey). |
Version 2.2.0, released on July 28, 2014
Default Installer
| Support | Support of Kross TR files (made by the official Korg Editor). |
| Language | Turkish language added, thanks to Umut Erhan. |
| Improvement | Added detune column to combi timbres list (and list generator). |
| Improvement | Added set list name to set list slot rows in the set list generator’s patch list. |
| Improvement | Set lists slots are only considered empty when empty AND reference to program I-A000. |
| Improvement | The path of the manual is now editable (local file or website location). |
| Bug Fix | Prevented crash when Tools menu was opened without loading a PCG file. |
| Bug Fix | Link to the manual from the About page now works correct. |
| Bug Fix | Patch list in list generator does not show sub types. |
| Bug Fix | Lists in list generator not having sub types show now empty sub lists. |
| Bug Fix | XML patch output list generator sometimes did not show wave sequences correctly. |
| Link | Added JimG, RedKross2014 and re-added Joost Wilgehof as tester (sorry Joost). |
Version 2.1.0, released on May 5, 2014
Default Installer
| Support | Added support for Korg M1, M1EX, M1R, M1R-EX files (sysex, Sysex Manager, mid format). |
| Support | Added support for Korg M3R files (sysex, MID format). |
| Support | Added support for Korg 01/W, 01/W FD, 01/W pro, 01/W pro X, 01R/W (sysex/mid/01W/RAW format). |
| Support | Added support for Korg T1, T1EX, T2, T2EX, T3, T3EX (sysex/mid format). |
| Support | Added support for Korg Z1, Z1EX (sysex/mid format). |
| Support | Added support for Korg M1, M1EX, M1R, M1R-EX files (sysex, Sysex Manager, mid format). |
| Support | Added support for Korg M1, M1EX, M1R, M1R-EX files (sysex, Sysex Manager, mid format). |
| Feature | Patch lists can optionally show CRC values (including/excluding name). |
| Improvement | Differences list has the option to show patch names. |
| Improvement | Added models and types to open file dialog. |
| Improvement | Patch lists in text format do not have : after program ID anymore. |
| Improvement | Patch lists do not show favorite column when not supported. |
| Improvement | Patch lists do not show (sub) category column(s) when not supported. |
| Improvement | Set list descriptions/categories in patch lists do not share same column. |
| Improvement | Category sorting is hidden when categories are not supported. |
| Bug Fix | Fixed checksum (preventing corrupted files) in Korg Kross PCG files. |
| Bug Fix | Korg Kross user program/combi bank are now shown as U bank and treated as User type banks. |
| Bug Fix | CSV files handle multi line set list slot descriptions correctly. |
| Bug Fix | Text input in list generator is disabled when text filter is disabled. |
| Bug Fix | Combi Content generator shows programs not present in files (for combi references). |
| Bug Fix | Difference list now shows correct difference when name is unequal. |
| Link | Changed links to Kurt Ader Productions and Deuce Entertainment. |
Version 2.0.4, released on March 22, 2014
Default Installer
Click Once Installer
Release Notes
| Improvement | Added another type of installation. |
| Improvement | When double clicking a PCG file, the file automatically opens in PCG Tools. |
| Bug Fix | Fixed editing of categories/sub categories of programs and combis. |
| Link | Fixed translators external links window. |
| Link | Added link to AudioKeys and InstallShield. |
Version 2.0.0, released on March 22, 2014
Release Notes
| Support | Added support for Korg microStation PCG files. |
| Support | Added support for Korg microKORG .syx files. |
| Support | Added support for Korg microKORG XL .mkxl_all files. |
| Support | Added support for Korg microKORG XL Plus .mkxlp_all files. |
| Support | Added support for Korg microKORG XL Plus .mkxlp_prog files. |
| Support | Added support for Korg MS2000 .syx files. |
| Support | Added support for Korg MS2000 .syx with mkP0 chunks files. |
| Support | Added support for Korg MS2000 .MID files with sysex info. |
| Support | Added support for Korg MS2000 .bnk files. |
| Support | Added support for Korg MS2000 .LIB files. |
| Support | Added support for Korg MS2000 .exl files. |
| Support | Added support for Korg MS2000 .prg files. |
| Feature | Virtual program and combi banks added (Kronos only for now). |
| Improvement | Set list generator windows has been resizable and rearranged. |
| Improvement | Hide set list generator widgets when unsupported by workstation model. |
| Improvement | The file content list does not enable wave seq/drum kit options anymore. |
| Improvement | Items unsupported/useful in list generator are hidden/shown automatically. |
| Improvement | Patch lists for text/XML without sub categories look nicer. |
| Improvement | Patch lists for text/XML without set list slots look nicer. |
| Improvement | Kronos 2.0 PCG files displayed as 2.x (because of OS version 2.1). |
| Improvement | Widened FileContent list to accomodate all column texts. |
| Improvement | Save As dialog shows the correct extention type. |
| Improvement | Prevent selecting another file format in Save As dialog. |
| Improvement | (Some) resizable windows show an icon when resizable. |
| Improvement | Remember tab index of the Settings window. |
| Bug Fix | Enabling of Settings functionality corrected. |
| Bug Fix | Status bar shows number of programs in clipboard correct during pasting. |
| Bug Fix | Prevented crash when generating certain lists for initialized PCG files. |
| Bug Fix | Master files fixed for Korg Trinity. |
| Bug Fix | Use correct combi sub categories. |
| Bug Fix | Fixed an issue in the text filter settings of the set list generator. |
| Language | Greek language added, thanks to Dadanos. |
| Language | Improved several texts in various languages thanks to translators. |
| Link | Added link to Sounds of Planet. |
| Link | Added link to MIDI-OX. |
| Link | Removed unused/obsolete links. |
Version 1.9.0, released on January 30, 2014
Release Notes
| Bug Fix | Fixed problem of saving Kronos files without setlist content. |
| Language | Added Latin Servian language, thanks to Sa?a Rajak. |
Version 1.8.1, released on January 27, 2014
Release Notes
Added Yahoo groups link, removed MailChimp site.
| Improvement | Changed PCG Tools home site menu option in Help menu to correct URL. |
| Improvement | Added web site in Help/About page. |
| Improvement | Added Joost Wilgehof as tester. |
| Bug Fix | Fixed Save function for certain PCG files. |
| Bug Fix | Fixed crash for Triton Studio/Rack PCG files in list generator. |
| Bug Fix | Fixed alignment of lists from list generator from Triton Studio/Rack PCG files. |
| Link | Changed KorgForums/Website links. |
| Link | Added Yahoo groups link (also in main lnks), removed MailChimp site. |
| Link | Added robbie50 as donator (sorry for the long miscommunication). |
| Manual | |
| Website | Added Yahoo groups link, removed MailChimp site. |
| Website | Added part for sending bug reports. |
Version 1.8.0, released on January 25, 2014
Release Notes
Fixed link to Lyana Muziek.
| Support | Added support for Korg Kross. |
| Improvement | Launched new website without zipped executable. |
| Improvement | Add default directory for generated files in settings menu. |
| Improvement | In Timbres window, the width of the assigned clear program text box is dynamic. |
| Improvement | Added Korg TR to Korg Triton Classic/Studio/Rack in all related texts. |
| Improvement | Added ToString() implementations for support for visually impaired application(s). |
| Improvement | Changed all 2013 copyright notifications to 2014. |
| Improvement | Added Honza (Czech translation) to thanks list. |
| Improvement | Paul Hirschvogel to thanks list (for testing Kross). |
| Bug Fix | In disk navigation mode in Kronos, set list and slot names are shown correctly. |
| Bug Fix | In Timbres window, the program ID now fit new Kronos program banks. |
| Bug Fix | Cleaning a Trinity combi does not make PCG Tools crash. |
| Bug Fix | Kronos and M3 SNG files could not be loaded. |
| Bug Fix | Prevented problem when double clicking files containing spaces in folder/file. |
| Bug Fix | Prevented crash for Korg Triton Rack PCG files with program/combi Ext H bank. |
| Bug Fix | Increased width of combi programs in PCG window to accomadate full combi name. |
| Language | Czech language added, thanks to Honza. |
| Language | Added some strings which were not translated in 1.7.1. |
| Link | Added logo/link to KromeHeaven. |
| Link | Fixed text from KronosHaven. |
| Link | Added donators Fred Alberni/Farrokh Kouhang to splash screen. |
| Link | Changed link of band from Mathieu Maes to Deuce entertainment. |
| Link | |
| Web Site | Removed the password from the PCG Tools installer zip file. |
| Web Site | Added the current version number of PCG Tools on the home page. |
| Web Site | Added names to thanks page. |
Version 1.7.1, released on April 1, 2013
Release Notes
| Improvement | All sort methods put empty/init patches at the end instead of the beginning. |
| Improvement | Created simple website www.mkspace.nl and added link to menu item. |
| Improvement | Created a black & blue background color gradient. |
| Bug Fix | Sorting combis and set list slots does not crash the application. |
| Bug Fix | Fixed online link to manual in PCG Tools. |
| Bug Fix | Fixed clipping of the size of the Third Parties External Links window. |
Version 1.7.0, released on March 27, 2013
Release Notes
Changed special event into 1050+ users (was 850+).
| Support | Added support for Korg Trinity, Trinity v3, Trinity Solo and TR Rack. |
| Support | Trinity programs from the M bank can be copied to the S bank and vice versa. |
| Feature | Sort programs, combis and set lists. |
| Improvement | Move to the next window with F6 and to the previous window with Ctrl+F6. |
| Improvement | In A PCG window, in the bank list, the real synthesis engine is shown. |
| Improvement | When copying programs, the real synthesis types are shown in the status bar. |
| Improvement | When copying patches, the workstation model is shown in the status bar. |
| Improvement | In a File Content list, the synthesis types are shown for programs. |
| Improvement | Added list generator options for text filtering wave sequences and drum kits. |
| Improvement | Show a message box when a PCG file has been set as Master file. |
| Improvement | When PCG file is master file and is loaded, don’t ask to load master file. |
| Improvement | Increased with to fit PCG window’s column of Triton Drumkits EXB banks. |
| Improvement | Widened several columns in the Timbre window to accomodate title. |
| Improvement | Increased speed of generating a differences list. |
| Bug Fix | Master files fixed for Krome, Tritons and Karma. |
| Bug Fix | Correct (sub) category shown when moving a program up or down. |
| Bug Fix | Combi name text filtering was not taken into account in some cases. |
| Bug Fix | Master Files could not be set for single OS version workstation models. |
| Bug Fix | Fixed differences list for ASCII table output. |
| Bug Fix | Fixed one menu item alignment in Portuguese. |
| Bug Fix | Several texts/fragments (like Yes/No) were not translated. |
| Event | |
| Link | Added logo/link to Co-Incidental (band of Michel Keijzers). |
| Link | Added logo/link to PCGrid from KorganizR, a tool for PCG Files for Kronos. |
| Link | Added logo/link to MailChimps. |
| Link | Added logo/link to DropBox. |
| Link | Added logo/link to Core FTP LE. |
| Link | Added logo/link to KarmaLabs.com |
Version 1.6.0, released on February 15, 2013
Release Notes
| Support | PCG Tools is installable on Windows XP again. |
| Improvement | Dedicated installer making it possible to install at definable location. |
| Improvement | PCG files are shown in Windows Explorer with the PCG Tools icon. |
| Improvement | Opening/double clicking a PCG file in Windows Explorer opens it in PCG Tools. |
| Improvement | Fixed Windows icon of PCG Tools. |
| Improvement | Added a few more tool tips in the File menu. |
| Improvement | Screens layout changed due to languages and cleaner layout. |
| Improvement | Changed copyright notices from 2011-2012 to 2011-2013. |
| Improvement | Splash screen is now displayed in the center of the screen. |
| Improvement | New windows will default be shown on the upper left top (with cascading). |
| Improvement | PCG Tools will start at same location/dimensions and state as previous time. |
| Improvement | When changing assigned clear program, a message box is shown. |
| Improvement | Widened the Master files window to prevent the last column being hidden. |
| Improvement | Removed word Programs from program banks column in PCG windows. |
| Bug Fix | When pasting programs, set list slots were not referencing programs correctly. |
| Bug Fix | When clearing programs, category/sub category were not shown correctly. |
| Bug Fix | Exit menu was always grayed out. |
| Language | Some English terms improved. |
| Language | Dutch added, thanks to Yuma and Mathieu. |
| Language | French added, thanks to Francois Rossi. |
| Language | German added, thanks to … |
| Language | Portuguese language added, thanks to |
| Language | Spanish language added, thanks to Bekaw and MarParbl. |
| Language | Translators mentioned in about screen. |
| Link | External links screen for translators. |
| Link | Logo/link added to Oostendorp Muziek (Music) shop in the Netherlands. |
| Link | Logo/link added to Yuma. |
| Link | Logo/link added to Brazilian Korg Forum added. |
| Link | Removed logo for TM-Database since the tool is not used. |
Version 1.5.0, released on January 24, 2013
Release Notes
| Support | Added support for Korg Krome. |
| Feature | Added drum kits in PCG windows (shows ID/names of drum kits per bank) [KorganizR]. |
| Feature | Added wave Sequences in PCG windows (shows ID/names of wave seqs per bank) [KorganizR]. |
| Feature | Added wave Sequences in PCG windows (shows ID/names of wave seqs per bank) [KorganizR]. |
| Feature | Added new list type in set list generator: File Content List showing usage of banks. |
| Feature | Added support for multiple languages, new languages will follow soon. |
| Feature | Split external links into three different windows. |
| Improvement | Added ignore init/empty set list slot items. |
| Improvement | When master file is loaded in PCG Tools, it is only loaded once. |
| Improvement | Added number of selected patches in PCG windows. |
| Improvement | Added drum kits/wave sequences to command line arguments. |
| Improvement | Do not show set list in differences list when set lists are not supported. |
| Improvement | Improved layout of ASCII tables of differences list. |
| Improvement | Set list descriptions are shown in patch list CSV files. |
| Improvement | Added CJ Johansson to thanks list (for testing Krome). |
| Bug Fix | Master file did not show category and sub category names. |
| Bug Fix | Program banks U-AA..U-GG not selectable in command line arguments [KorganizR]. |
| Bug Fix | Ascii table not selectable in command line arguments [KorganizR]. |
| Bug Fix | Fixed layout of filter program banks in set list generator. |
| Typo | Fixed typos in command line arguments help [KorganizR]. |
| Typo | Added space in CmbI… or CmbU… in PCG Window when display set list slots. |
| Event | Changed special event into 850+ users. |
| Link | Added new logo window for third party software (TM-Database, Assembla). |
Version 1.4.0, released on September 1, 2012
Release Notes
When opening a file without PCG content, the file name is shown in the message box.
| Feature | Show (sub) categories even for files without a global section by master files. |
| Feature | Show program names from timbres in combis from the master file if present. |
| Feature | Set and automatically load master files (optionally in settings file). |
| Improvement | Show workstation name and PCG/OS version in window title of each PCG and SNG file. |
| Improvement | |
| Improvement | Enable all set lists in the set list generator also checks the set list check box. |
| Bug Fix | Pure Triton LE PCG files (with ID 63) reads timbres now correctly. |
| Bug Fix | The last line of an empty PCG file’s patch list caused an incomplete header line. |
| Event | Changed special event into 600+ users. |
| Link | Added Imprezariat.pl to the external links (Adrian Craig has become a donator). |
| Link | Added Basari Studios to the external links. |
Version 1.3.1, released on August 6, 2012
Release Notes
| Bug Fix | PCG Files could not be read at all (in version 1.3.0.181). |
| Manual | All changes/additions updated from version 1.2.1 upto 1.3.1. |
| Manual | Added history (these texts) and wish list. |
Version 1.3.0, released on August 5, 2012
Release Notes
| Support | Support for Korg Kronos OS2.0 generated PCG Files. |
| Support | Support for Korg Kronos X generated PCG Files. |
| Improvement | Added an Assigned Clear Program for clearing timbres in the Combi Window. |
| Improvement | Added favorite column in patch list generation files (ASCII, table, CSV, XML). |
| Improvement | Correctly aligned texts of controls in the List Generator, Filter Set Lists group box. |
| Improvement | Korg Kronos PCG files always shows its OS/PCG number (1.0/1.1, 1.5/1.6 or 2.0). |
| Improvement | Korg M3 PCG files always shows its OS/PCG number (OS1.x or OS2.0 for expanded version). |
| Improvement | Swapped Show and Edit menu options in main menu. |
| Improvement | When copying M3 patches, the version of the file is no longer changed (M3 only). |
| Improvement | Added Options/Settings menu and redirect PCG windows button. |
| Improvement | Settings menu unavailable during active copy/paste action. |
| Improvement | Added (Kronos) AL-1 Editor to external links. |
| Improvement | The workstation model and number of samples used by a SNG file are now shown. |
| Improvement | Removed double menu item ‘Show Timbres’ in Tools menu in main window. |
| Improvement | Song window size is now also memorized when closed. |
| Bug Fix | Song files could not be closed by the File menu, Close sub menu item. |
| Bug Fix | Widened program IDs of banks U-AA to U-GG in PCG Window (those were still truncated). |
| Bug Fix | M3 patches between V1.x and V2.0 can no longer be cut/copy/pasted. |
| Bug Fix | Show correct error when pasting patches between incompatible Korg workstation models. |
| Bug Fix | Korg Triton Studio shows correct bank names for combis EXB-A and further. |
| Bug Fix | Save last window dimensions of the Combi Window. |
| Bug Fix | The Exit command from the File menu crashed the application in some cases. |
| Event | Korg is going to release a new workstation: the Korg Kronos X. |
Version 1.2.1, released on July 1, 2012
Release Notes
| Improvement | Automatically wrap buttons in a PCG window to accomodate small screen sizes. |
| Improvement | Improved screen layout of a PCG window (stretched windows and visible scroll bars). |
| Improvement | File Save As now shows the current file name as default in the Save File dialog. |
| Improvement | In the list generator, the output file is not read only anymore. |
| Improvement | In the list generator, file related errors are shown. |
| Improvement | Name added to Oasys donators of Korg Kronos voucher codes. |
| Bug Fix | Widened program IDs of banks U-AA to U-GG in PCG Window (those were truncated). |
| Bug Fix | XSL files are only created in case of XML output is selected. |
| Bug Fix | Double clicking on scroll bar of a PCG window does not display edit window. |
| Bug Fix | Removed column reordering in PCG windows to prevent other problems. |
| Bug Fix | After saving File As, the new name is shown in the PCG window title. |
| Bug Fix | Splash screen is now shown for 5 seconds instead of 0.1. |
| Link | Added Music House (Muziekhuis) Lyana to external links. |
Version 1.2.0, released on June 25, 2012
Release Notes
| Improvement | New theme/UI look for the complete software (thanks to Vanni). |
| Improvement | Added splash screen with a random donator name/logo. |
| Improvement | New screen for thanking Oasys donators of Korg Kronos voucher codes. |
| Bug Fix | Fixed menu items for setting cut/copy/paste settings and exiting cut/copy/paste mode. |
Version 1.1.2, released on May 17, 2012
Release Notes
| Bug Fix | Fixed problems with cut/copy/paste Kronos (1.5 or later) PCG files. |
| Bug Fix | Fixed problem with identical patches (from cut/copy/paste settings) between PCG files. |
Version 1.1.1, released on May 9, 2012
Release Notes
| Improvement | Added a chapter in the manual for history changes. |
| Bug Fix | Prevented copying programs in the clipboard when cutting combinations or set list slots. |
| Bug Fix | Prevented wrongly cut combinations and set list slots including references. |
| Link | Added Toon Martens Project to the external links window (and manual). |
| Link | Added kronos-mw, a French language Kronos site to the external links window (and manual). |
Version 1.1.0, released on May 6, 2012
Release Notes
| Feature | Cut/Paste functionality, renamed copy/paste occurences to cut/copy/paste. |
| Improvement | Changed text of hints in Cut/Copy/Paste settings. |
| Improvement | Removed Copy/Paste Help button and dialog text (not needed now manual is available). |
| Improvement | Added Supernatural Heroes to External links window. |
| Bug Fix | Prevented crash when clearing combis for workstation not supporting sub categories. |
| Bug Fix | Fixed keyboard short cut text for Move Up and Move Down commands in menu. |
Version 1.0.1, released on April 18, 2012
Release Notes
| Bug Fix | Added Karo to External links window. |
| Link | To prevent issues, move up/down patches only works for single selection. |
Version 1.0.0, released on April 10, 2012
Release Notes
| Feature | Created a PDF manual (see www.korgforums.com/support/kronos/Releases/Manual%20PCG%20Tools.pdf). |
| Improvement | Replaced shortcut keys help page with link to manual. |
| Improvement | Changed the icon and logo in the about window to the new design (created by Mathieu Maes). |
| Improvement | Added people and changes text in the about window. |
| Improvement | Initial PCG/Song window size reduced to 400×300. |
| Improvement | Defined minimum sizes for scalable windows to prevent distortion. |
| Improvement | More shortcut keys are shown after menu items which already had a shortcut key. |
| Improvement | Windows can be closed with Ctrl+F4. |
| Improvement | Improved text of an information copy/paste window. |
| Improvement | Added error icon and default caption for several error/warning dialog windows. |
| Improvement | All relevant dialog type windows are now centered in the middle of the application. |
| Improvement | Improved checking for duplicated open files (case insensitive now). |
| Improvement | Shown more timbre parameters for GM programs in combi window. |
| Bug Fix | Multiple items can be selected by keyboard in a correct way. |
| Bug Fix | After moving up/down patches, extending a keyboard selection works correctly. |
| Bug Fix | Fixed a formatting problem in the table output of the differences list. |
| Bug Fix | Usage of return/line feeds in set list descriptions fixed (Kronos only). |
| Bug Fix | Prevented crash when double clicking a non combi bank (in certain conditions). |
| Bug Fix | Fixed typo in the copy/paste Exit warning dialog. |
| Bug Fix | Prevented several crashes related to copy/paste between incomplete PCG files. |
| Bug Fix | For a long Combi Content List, filtered program banks are now taken into account. |
| Bug Fix | Prevented GM programs being shown in Programs Usage List when Favorite filtering is enabled. |
| Link | New external links added to PCGTools@KorgForums, korg.com, Keller12 and Kronoscopie. |
Version 0.5.0, released on January 25, 2012
Release Notes
| Feature | Show song names of a SNG file. |
| Feature | Show used samples/sample files of a SNG file. |
| Improvement | Added two columns for set list slots: Timbre ID and name where it refers to. (Kronos only). |
| Improvement | Multiple files can be selected in the open dialog window. |
| Improvement | A wait cursor is shown while opening/saving files. |
| Improvement | When opening a file that is already opened, the file name is displayed with an info message. |
| Improvement | PCG file can only be saved if it has been changed (asterix symbol is shown). |
| Improvement | Status bar shows active file type (PCG or SNG). |
| Improvement | Status bar shows Triton model (i.e. LE, Extreme etc). Copy/Paste Triton in family works. |
| Improvement | Increased speed of copy/paste/move up/down and compact functions. |
| Improvement | Prevented unneccessary warnings of the same file being already opened. |
Version 0.4.2, released on January 19, 2012
Release Notes
| Bug Fix | Prevent M3 PCG files showing ‘file unavailable’ (M3 only). |
| Bug Fix | Prevent incorrect moving/compacting/copying of set list slots for OS1.5 update (Kronos only). |
Version 0.4.1, released on January 15, 2012
Release Notes
| Improvement | Windows are opened at the same size as when closed the previous time. |
| Improvement | Updates status bar with PCG info from a focused PCG window/combi window. |
| Bug Fix | Prevent crash when combi banks selected in PCG window when I-A is not present (Kronos only). |
| Bug Fix | Prevent crash/corrupt file for OS1.5 PCG files after moving/compacting patches (Kronos only). |
| Bug Fix | Prevent crash when opening complete but not filled PCG files (Kronos only). |
Version 0.4.0, released on January 5, 2012
Release Notes
| Feature | Added a donation button (please consider if you think this app is useful). |
| Feature | Timbres list for managing timbres inside a combi. |
| Feature | Timbres can be moved up and down inside a combi (without affecting sound). |
| Feature | Timbres can be cleared. |
| Feature | Set list name can be changed in an edit window in the PCG window (Kronos only). |
| Improvement | Set list name is shown in the bank list view in the PCG window (Kronos only). |
| Improvement | When combis are cleared, timbres are cleared (several parameters are cleared). |
| Improvement | Compacting patches can only be performed when at least 2 patches have been selected. |
| Bug Fix | Fixed unfilled columns for GM/unpresent timbres in long combi content list. |
| Bug Fix | Dirty flag was not reset after saving/saving as command. |
| Event | Removed special event icon. |
Version 0.3.0, released on December 30, 2011
Release Notes
| Feature | Long combi content list generation with important parameters of the used timbres. |
| Feature | Compact patches, i.e. move the empty patches downwards. |
| Feature | Keyboard shortcut key html file added in Help menu. |
| Improvement | The dirty flag now works correct (before it sometimes was shown without a real change). |
| Improvement | When no patches are pasted, a message box is shown with possible reasons. |
| Improvement | Added and changed some keyboard shortcuts. |
| Bug Fix | Prevent a crash for trying to edit a program/combi from a PCG file without Global chunk. |
| Bug Fix | The status bar does not show the model including ” OS” if no OS version is displayed. |
| Bug Fix | Pasting of multiple selected patches did not work (correctly). |
| Bug Fix | Cleaned up footer line for compact combi content list. |
| Bug Fix | Prevent crash for OS1.5 combi content list generation using GM programs. |
| Event | Changed the Christmass ball into a Fireworks symbol. |
Version 0.2.9, released on December 17, 2011
Release Notes
| Feature | Support for user banks U-AA to U-GG (Kronos only). |
| Improvement | Clearing a program or combi also removes the favorite setting (Kronos only). |
| Improvement | Added OS version in status bar (for Kronos OS1.5 only). |
| Improvement | Added descriptional text with short combi content lists. |
| Improvement | Added copyright symbol in title and copyright mark in each source file. |
| Improvement | Show About box and External Links window in taskbar, for easier nvavigating if unfocussed. |
| Bug Fix | Trinity MOSS/Z1 files froze the app, changed into a more clear error message. |
| Bug Fix | Patch list ASCII table substitute new lines for \ characters preventing disrupted columns. |
| Link | Added external link window (removed from about window). |
| Link | Added more external links (Kid Nepro, Dreamland Studio and Onksor). |
| Special | Christmass ball icon (will be removed in a next update). |
Version 0.2.8, released on November 27, 2011
Release Notes
| Feature | Show favorite column for program/combis in PCG Window (Kronos only). |
| Feature | Mark/Unmark programs/combis as favorite (in edit screen, menu and toolbar, Kronos only). |
| Feature | Change categories and sub categories (depending on model) in edit screen. |
| Improvement | Use favorite setting as filter for generating all type of lists (Kronos only). |
Version 0.2.7, released on November 21, 2011
Release Notes
| Feature | Create instrument definition files for Cubase. |
| Improvement | Create all generatable lists in ASCII table format. |
| Improvement | Generate a new kind of Combi Content list (showing timbres by index). |
| Improvement | Set list slots can be cleared. |
| Improvement | Copy/Paste mode has a Recall button to recall the copied copy clipboard. |
| Improvement | Added link to KronosHaven.com in the about box (new news site/forum for Korg Kronos). |
| Bug Fix | Enables the Copy and other buttons and disables Exit button when clipboard is empty. |
| Bug Fix | Removed unused toolbar icon (arrow down). |
| Link | Added link to Robert Rosen’s site (keyboardist/repair/patches). |
Version 0.2.6, released on November 2, 2011
Release Notes
| Support | Support for (U-)AA- to (U-)GG banks, added with OS update 1.5 (Kronos only and UNTESTED!). |
| Improvement | Patch List shows categories/sub categories (both Text, CSV and XML file format). |
| Improvement | Patch List can be sorted by category. |
| Improvement | Patch List output for CSV and XML slightly improved (and a bit changed). |
| Improvement | Possibility to use new line characters in a set list slot description (Kronos only). |
| Improvement | Number of characters for patch names/descriptions is shown in the edit screen. |
| Bug Fix | Prevented crash when copying set lists slots using combis from U- A..U-G; Kronos only. |
| Bug Fix | Prevented strange symbols for (sub) categories when loading PCGs without Global chunk. |
Version 0.2.5, released on October 12, 2011
Release Notes
| Feature | Showing categories and sub categories for patches in GUI. |
| Feature | Clear selected program(s) or bank(s). |
| Improvement | Creation of XSL files for output generation in XML. |
| Improvement | Removed Set Lists radio button if not supported by model. |
| Improvement | Removed ‘Content Type’ column and ‘Description’ column from list views if not filled. |
| Bug Fix | Prevented crash for program usage/combi content list generator for Karma PCGs. |
| Bug Fix | Removed possibility to copy programs/combis between a Korg Triton PCG and Korg Karma PCG. |
| Bug Fix | Edit window has an icon now to prevent being unnoticed when unfocused. |
Version 0.2.4, released on October 6, 2011
Release Notes
| Feature | Copy programs inside a PCG or to another PCG. |
| Feature | Copy combis inside a PCG or to another PCG while copying the used programs together. |
| Feature | Copy set list slots inside a PCG or to another PCG while copying the used programs and combis together. |
| Improvement | Commands in windows depend on selection of bank/patch selection list view. |
| Improvement | Added column in banks for content type (Program bank shows Sampled/Modeled programs). |
| Improvement | Added column in patches for Description (showing set list slot descriptions). |
| Improvement | Double clicking a single patch shows the Edit window. |
| Improvement | The short cut for the edit button is Alt-E (and had to remove the Edit menu short cut). |
| Improvement | All banks/set lists are shown, also empty ones (useful for copy/paste functionality). |
| Bug Fix | Prevented some crashes related to the menu. |
| Bug Fix | Removed maximizing a PCG window when double clicking on the title bar. |
| Bug Fix | Prevented crash when loading a PCG without program, combi and set list slot data. |
| Bug Fix | Prevented crash when closing changed file after message box. |
| Bug Fix | Owner set correctly for message boxes; added icon for set list generator. |
Version 0.2.3, released on September 24, 2011
Release Notes
| Feature | Open multiple PCG files at the same time. |
| Feature | Added Status bar showing the amount of programs, combis and set list slots and banks in the PCG. |
| Feature | Added Status bar field showing the Korg model type of the loaded PCG. |
| Feature | Added Revert to Saved menu option (undo changes). |
| Improvement | Replaced Combo box for bank/set list selection by list view. |
| Improvement | Moved Label with loaded PCG file name flag to the title bar. |
| Improvement | Added dirty flag (meaning PCG file has changed) as * to the title bar. |
| Improvement | Added warning when closing the app or close a changed PCG. |
| Improvement | Added Move Up and Move Down to Actions menu. |
| Improvement | Changed the default list generator sort order from alphabetical to type/bank/index. |
Version 0.2.2, released on September 12, 2011
Release Notes
| Feature | Select multiple programs, combis, set list slots for moving up/down. |
| Improvement | Added menu and moved buttons to menu. |
| Improvement | Added About window. |
| Improvement | Show set lists that have changed names or with non default set list slots (-> I-A000). |
| Improvement | Changed warning text for Differences List. |
| Bug Fix | Fixed exception in Differences list with ‘To’ option in set lists filtering. |
| Bug Fix | Fixed Initial Programs radio button selected when only set lists contained in PCG. |
Version 0.2.1, released on September 10, 2011
Release Notes
| Feature | Moving programs, combis, set list slots up and down with automatic reference updating. |
| Support | Support for Korg Triton (Classic), Triton Rack, Triton Le, Triton Le88, Triton Studio, Triton TR 61/76/88. |
| Support | Support for Korg Karma. |
Version 0.2.0, released on September 3, 2011
| Feature | Show banks with programs, combis and set list slots on GUI. |
| Feature | Ability to change names of Programs, Combis and Set List Slots. |
| Feature | Ability to change descriptions of Set List Slots. |
| Improvement | Changed text “Kronos PCG File Name” to “PCG File Name. |
| Bug Fix | Default settings/enabling of UI checkboxes for filtering on text. |
Version 0.1.6, released on August 18, 2011
Release Notes
| Feature | Added differences List. |
| Improvement | Changed parameters in command line interface. |
Version 0.1.5, released on August 14, 2011
Release Notes
| Feature | All lists can be generated in XML format. |
| Improvement | Output file can be set (and opened by connected application). |
| Improvement | Screen layout changed. |
| Bug Fix | CSV File format improved (can handle commas in names of patches). |
| Bug Fix | If the PCG file cannot be read, the app does not crash but gives a message box. |
Version 0.1.4, released on August 10, 2011
Release Notes
| Support | Support for Korg M50 PCG files. |
| Support | Support for Korg M3 PCG files. |
| Improvement | Wait cursor while generating lists. |
| Improvement | (Much) Faster Combi Content List generation. |
Version 0.1.2, released on 30 July, 2011
Release Notes
| Support | Support for any kind of Korg Kronos PCG files. |
| Support | Support for any kind of Korg Oasys PCG files. |
| Improvement | Added check for unsupported PCG file. |
| Improvement | In list generation window, empty/init banks or setlists are disabled. |
| Bug Fix | In the program usage list, muted timbres were taken into account. |
| Bug Fix | In the file selection dialog, the ‘All’ files options did not work. |
Version 0.1.1, released on 1 July, 2011
Release Notes
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| All | Initial version |
Wish List
Summary
| Category | Item |
| Support | Support for more Korg workstations like X1, X2, X3 etc. |
| Support | Support for more Korg synthesizers like KingKorg, Electribe etc. |
| Support | Support for Korg arrangers like PA series etc. |
| Connectivity | MIDI support for direct connection |
| Startup | Opening SNG files also should start up PCG Tools |
| GUI | Drag & Drop patches |
| GUI | Tip of the Day |
| GUI | Read ZIP files |
| GUI | Undo/Redo functionality |
| GUI | Define multiple view alternatives for the status bar |
| Copy & Paste | Show uncopied patches reason |
| Copy & Paste | Possibility to copy/paste individual timbres of combis |
| Copy & Paste | Copy/Paste between Oasys/Kronos patches |
| Copy & Paste | Insert patch in PCG window |
| Copy & Paste | Synchronization when moving/copying/pasting drum kits/drum patterns/wave sequences) |
| MID/SYX Files | Handle files with multiple parts |
| PCG Files | List showing differences between two PCG files |
| PCG Files | Create a new PCG file |
| PCG File | Merge two PCG files |
| PCG File | Convert PCG to/from SYX file |
| Banks | Move bank up/down |
| Banks | Sort banks |
| Banks | Swap bank |
| Banks | Delete/insert bank |
| Banks | Reassign type of program bank (sampled/modeled, for Kronos only) |
| Patches General | Patch database |
| Patches General | Patch usage marker |
| Patches General | Patch problem list |
| Patches General | Controller route list |
| Patches General | Insert/delete patches |
| Patches General | Swap two patches |
| Patches General | Add comments to patches |
| Programs Specific | Multiple program edit |
| Combis Specific | Multiple combi edit |
| Combis Specific | Multiple timbres edit |
| Combis Specific | Sorting timbres inside a combi |
| Combis Specific | Combine programs into a combi |
| Set List Specific | Synchronize set list slot parameters |
| Set List Specific | Band set list generator |
| Set List Specific | Multiple set list slot edit |
| Set List Specific | (Semi) automatic coloring of set list slots |
| Wave Sequences Specific | Edit wave sequence names |
| Drum Kits Specific | Edit drum kit names |
| Drum Kits Specific | Make a drum kit generator/builder |
| Drum Patterns Specific | Edit drum pattern names |
| List Generator General | Generate header |
| List Generator General | Keep current values when changing list type |
| List Generator General | Store/Load predefined list settings |
| List Generator General | Auto refresh generated list in preview window |
| List Generator General | Add totals to File Content List |
| List Generator General | Add Patch List in Combi Content List |
| List Generator General | Add Patch List in Set List Content List |
| List Generator General | Add categories to Filter Program/Combi Banks |
| List Generator General | Add number of references of programs/combis as column |
| List Generator General | Add new list type: Combi Usage List |
| Master Files | Accept incomplete files as master file |
| Samples | Samples reference list |
| Samples | Samples usage list |
| Samples | Create list of KSC file |
| Samples | Sample changer |
| Global Section/Categories | Category manager |
| Global Section/Categories | Show always category/sub category names |
| Global Section/Categories | Create category amount list |
| Karma | Add Karma GE info in patch list |
| Sequencer/Songs | Show timbres window for songs |
| Sequencer/Songs | Convert song into combi |
| Sequencer/Songs | Create list of songs/used samples (for all supported models) |
| Sequencer/Songs | Autoload PCG/song file |
| Sequencer/Songs | Connect PCG/song file |
| Sequencer/Songs | Autoremap songs when moving programs |
| DAWs | Generate Cubase file |
| DAWs | Generate Cakewalk file |
| DAWs | Generate Logic file |
| DAWs | Generate Reaper file |
| DAWs | Integrate PCG Tools into DAWs |
| Manual | Add video manual |
Support
Support for Korg workstations like X1, X2, X3 etc.
| Description | Add support for Korg workstations like X1, X2, X3 etc. |
| Rationale | Owners of those workstations also want to use PCG Tools |
| Requester | Owners of those workstations |
| Implementation | – |
| Open Issues | – |
Support for Korg synthesizers like KingKorg, Electribe etc.
| Description | Add support for Korg synthesizers like KingKorg, Electribe etc. |
| Rationale | Owners of those synthesizers also want to use PCG Tools |
| Requester | Owners of those synthesizers |
| Implementation | – |
| Open Issues | – |
Support for Korg arrangers like PA series etc.
| Description | Add support for Korg arrangers like PA series etc. |
| Rationale | Owners of those arrangers also want to use PCG Tools |
| Requester | Owners of those arrangers |
| Implementation | – |
| Open Issues | – |
Connectivity
MIDI support for direct connection
| Description | Add MIDI support for direct connection, so that MIDI can be used to transfer sounds directly, instead of loading/saving PCG files or using external utilities like MIDIOX. |
| Rationale | Easier workflow, adding audition and editor features becomes interesting because the transfer workflow is easier/faster. |
| Requester | – |
| Implementation | – |
| Open Issues | For some workstations MIDI is probably too slow (Kronos), also testing will be very time consuming. |
Drag & Drop Patches
| Description | Currently, only cursor and short cut keys can be used to move/copy/paste patches. It would be nice if the mouse can also be used (called drag & drop). |
| Rationale | Easier/faster and more intuitive workflow. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | |
| Open Issues | Since a copy/paste action is split in one copy but multiple paste actions, a simple drag & drop is not possible, for moving patches it is. However, for copy/paste, the first action should be possible by drag & drop, consecutive pasting can be done with the keyboard. |
Tip of the Day
| Description | When starting the application, show a tip of the day. |
| Rationale | Not everybody reads the manual and this gives an easy way to learn more or unknown features. It could be combined with the splash screen. Also, it should be possible to disable this feature (stored in settings). |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | |
| Open Issues |
Read ZIP files
| Description | Read ZIP files and automatically extract (and open) PCG or SNG files. |
| Rationale | A lot of downloadable files are in ZIP format. This would prevent a user operation to unzip the files. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | |
| Open Issues | Where to store the PCG file? And what to do with a lot of PCG files to be opened (can take time)? |
Undo/Redo
| Description | Currently there is no undo/redo functionality, meaning that if the user makes a mistake, it cannot undo the operation (automatically). |
| Rationale | Copy & Paste sometimes result in an unwanted result, undoing the operation would be a nice feature. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Memento design pattern. Or copy the complete content (better: changed content) |
| Open Issues | Very hard to implement, especially with copy & paste, since a lot of data needs to be stored per undoable action (can end in megabytes per undoable action). |
Define multiple view alternatives for the status bar
| Description | Define more than the current single (and quite long) format of the status bar. |
| Rationale | Currently the status bar contains the workstation model PCG file, the version, the type of opened file and in case of a PCG file, the number of all patches in the selected PCG and the contents of the clipboard buffer. This line can be very long and not everybody uses wide screen monitors. Therefor multiple views should be added. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Mainly the listing of patches can be smaller. The current view should become the default/long view (although changing spaces by commas would be nice like: > 23 programs in 5 banks, 3 combis in 2 banks, 125 set list slots in 5 set lists, 3 wave sequences in 1 bank, 25 drum kits in 2 banks. A smaller format could be (for patches): > 23 programs, 3 combis, 125 set list slots, 3 wave sequences, 25 drum kits. An even smaller format could be: > 23P, 3C, 125 SLS, 3WS, 25DK |
| Open Issues |
Copy & Paste
Show uncopied patches reason
| Description | When cut/copy/pasting results in no copy/paste a big window is shown with all possible reasons. This should be split into the exact reason. Also when pasting programs in incompatible program banks (i.e. modeled versus sampled) no warning/error is shown. |
| Rationale | Easier to see what is the reason of uncopied/pasted patches. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | |
| Open Issues |
Possibility to copy/paste individual timbres of combis
| Description | Add cut/copy/paste of timbres inside a combi. Also preferably, add cut/copy/paste between timbres. |
| Rationale | This functionality is not available on a workstation. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | |
| Open Issues | How to handle effects? Will there be KARMA issues? How to handle copy/pasting timbres to another PCG file that does not have the referenced programs? |
Copy/Paste between Oasys/Kronos patches
| Description | Copy/Paste patches between Korg Oasys and Kronos, for those patches that have compatible EXis. |
| Rationale | The Oasys cannot read Kronos patches. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | |
| Open Issues | How to handle programs/combis using incompatible EXis? Different samples/sample set. |
Insert patch in PCG window
| Description | In a PCG window, instead of overwriting a patch that is pasted, insert it. |
| Rationale | Currently it is overwritten (or not possible to overwrite). |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Add option in preference to select between giving a warning if a patch is deleted (the last of the bank) or if it should be possible or not. |
| Open Issues | Warning or error when the last patch should be removed? How to get an empty patch? |
Copy & PasteSynchronization when moving/copying/pasting drum kits/drum patterns/wave sequences)
| Description | When currently patches are copied, wave sequences and drum kits are not taken into account neither references are changed to/from changed drum kits/drum patterns/wave sequences. |
| Rationale | When pasting patches to other PCG files, when using the non default wave sequences or drum kits it might break the sound. When moving/copying/pasting drum kits/drum patterns/wave sequences patches using them will break. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | |
| Open Issues |
MID/SYX Files
Handle files with multiple parts
| Description | Handle files which have multiple SYX fragments in them. |
| Rationale | Currently only the first fragement is loaded. Typically some Korg M1 files have multiple fragments. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Various alternatives are possible:
|
| Open Issues |
MID/SYX Files
PCG Files
Differ PCG files list
| Description | Create a list with the difference between two PCG files (from the same workstation model). |
| Rationale | Currently it is not possible to diff two PCG files. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Generate a list per selected patch which are different. E.g. short list: > Program Bank I-A: 1, 2, 6, 8, … > Combi Bank I-C: 6, 33 E.g. long list: > Patch Name 1 Name 2 Content Diff > Program I-A000 Kronos Grand = 34 Meaning 34 bytes differences, = means that the names are equal. |
| Open Issues | Add global differences? |
Create new PCG file
| Description | Creates a new file from the specified workstation model. Optionally the contents can be set (which program banks, combi banks, set list slots and whether to add a global section). |
| Rationale | Currently this is not possible. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Use a full PCG file of each workstation model and remove all banks (and global?) or create from scratch? Using a full PCG and delete all unrequested banks/global section would be easiest. |
| Open Issues | Creating from scratch will be very tricky but the most clean solution. |
Merge two PCG files
| Description | Merge two PCG files, i.e. copy all programs/combis/set list slots from one PCG file to the other. |
| Rationale | Currently this is not possible. |
| Requester | Two alternatives: Dumb: start copying until the PCG file is filled (either it is finished ok or there is not enough space). Intelligent: First analyze duplicates, then calculate if the complete copy fits. If not, show a warning (possibility to continue). |
| Implementation | |
| Open Issues | What to do if both PCG files have global settings? What to do with incomplete copies (i.e. not all programs fits, combis/set list slots use uncopied programs?) |
Convert PCG to/from SYX file
| Description | Convert a PCG file to a SYX/MID file or vice versa. |
| Rationale | Flexibility. |
| Requester | Angelo V |
| Implementation | |
| Open Issues | Currently no support for changing size & format of PCG, SYX and MID files. |
Banks
Move bank up/down
| Description | Move a bank (or set list) up and down. |
| Rationale | Currently not possible. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | |
| Open Issues | Take care for Modeled/Sampled banks (change header), also check MOSS specific banks. |
Sort banks
| Description | Sort banks (or set lists) alphabetically. |
| Rationale | Some people use set lists per song, for program/combi banks people might use name schemes too. |
| Requester | BSantos (and more) |
| Implementation | |
| Open Issues |
Swap bank
| Description | Swap two banks. |
| Rationale | Currently not possible. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | |
| Open Issues |
Delete/Insert bank
| Description | Delete or insert a bank. |
| Rationale | Currently not possible. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | |
| Open Issues | See delete/insert of patches. |
Reassign type of program bank (sampled/modeled)
| Description | Reassign the type of a program bank if supported (Sampled Bank <-> Modeled bank). |
| Rationale | Currently not possible. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Add warning (patches are destroyed). |
| Open Issues |
Patches General
Patch Database
| Description | Manager for patches of all present PCG files (from different workstations). For the Kronos and MS2000 this feature is partly implemented by the Virtual PCG file which can be downloaded from the web site. |
| Rationale | Easier to handle/find/generate lists to have all patches in one big Database file. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Create a database that can handle all possible patches. |
| Open Issues | Definition of database. |
Patch usage marker
| Description | Mark names of program that are used in combis and set list slots and mark combis that are used in set list slots. Also create the possibility to generate a list with markers. |
| Rationale | It is hard to see which programs/combis are used in other patches currently. By marking them it can be instantly seen on the workstation itself. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Add a menu option to add (or delete) the (usage marker) symbol can be added to the end of the name (e.g. *). This symbol can be set in the preferences. In the set list generator, add a list type to show marked patches. |
| Open Issues | What if the name already has the maximum amount of characters? Also, it is not possible to see the difference between a name being marked or having the last symbol equal to the usage marker symbol. |
Patch problem list
| Description | Generate a list of possible patch problems, like: Patches with identical names Patches with identical content except for the name (exclude set list slots?) Combis with a non init or blank name with filled timbres. Combis without any used timbres. Programs, combis and set list slot with samples from unloaded EXSs. Set list slots with descriptions with more than 3 carriage returns or a last empty carriage return. |
| Rationale | For users, it is very handy to have this information. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Create a different selection window for these options? For the samples, add a preference window to fill in which EXSs are loaded and store them by preferences. |
| Open Issues | EXs list only for Kronos? |
Controller route list
| Description | For the selected patches, generate a controller route list, such as aftertouch, velocity, VJS, JS, panel knobs/sliders etc. |
| Rationale | Currently it is not possible to see what controllers are controlling which functions and in what amount. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Add this option also to the PCG window because one program/combi can generate a big file. Add parameters for all controllers (for all workstation models). Also take into account controllers for effects, SW1/2 and pedal functionality, range of controller values. |
| Open Issues | What if Global section is not present? (missing SW1/2 functionality). |
Insert/delete patches
| Description | Insert (before)/delete the selected patch. |
| Rationale | Currently not possible (except by moving down the last patch). |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Add preference option to ask for warning or not. For insert, warning when skipped? |
| Open Issues | Move further patches until blank/init patch encountered? |
Swap two patches
| Description | Swap two patches. |
| Rationale | Currently not possible. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Swap two patches (also from different banks if possible). Either by selecting one patch, then go to another bank and select one patch. If this is infeasible: have the following algorithm: If one patch is selected, show a window to ask for the second swap patch. If two patches are selected, swap them (only possible internally in one bank). |
| Open Issues |
Add comments to patches
| Description | For set list slots on the Kronos (X), comments about the set list slot can be entered via set list slot descriptions. However, it would be nice to have this for programs and combis too (also for other wirkstation models. |
| Rationale | Comments can be used for showing information about the author and/or usage of the patch, controller info etc. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | |
| Open Issues | The information cannot be stored inside a PCG file because there is no space reserved for it. So either a sort of database or external file needs to be used. This file needs to be manually synced with changes not performed by PCG Tools. |
Programs Specific
Multiple program edit
| Description | Perform editing on all selected programs, such as volume/user scales/transposing. |
| Rationale | It is tedious to change this per program. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Use different options like: Set to fixed value. Add fixed value (show min/max values and clipping Boolean) Add percentage (show min/max values and clipping Boolean) |
| Open Issues | Volume parameters may differ per EXi type. |
Combis Specific
Multiple combi edit
| Description | Perform editing on all selected combis, such as volume/user scales/transposing. |
| Rationale | It is tedious to change this per combi. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Call the Timbres Edit for each selected combi. Use the same options as in Multiple Program Edit |
| Open Issues |
Multiple timbres edit
| Description | Perform editing on all selected timbres in a combi, such as volume, transpose. |
| Rationale | It is tedious to change this per timbre. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Add the command in the Timbres window. Use the same options as in Multiple Multi Program Edit. |
| Open Issues |
Sorting timbres inside combi
| Description | Sorting the selected timbres in a combi. The sorting key should be MIDI Channel, Bottom Key Zone, Top Key Zone, Bottom Key Velocity, Top Key Velocity. External timbres should be moved to the end. Timbres which are set to Off or Mute or have velocity 0 removed. |
| Rationale | When changing combis, often timbres are assigned in random order or added later. By sorting, the combi will be put in a better order. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Add a sort button to the Timbres window. Add the possibility to leave a gap between timbres of different MIDI channels. |
| Open Issues | Should the sorting order be flexible? (e.g. added to the preferences?) What if the gap size is not possible? Proposed solution: start adding gaps from left to right while possible. |
Combine programs into a Combi
| Description | Select one or more programs and combine them into a combi, by creating timbres to the selected programs. Also copy effect settings (optional). |
| Rationale | Currently not easily possible. Effect copying can be set on most workstations. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Effect copying is very tricky. |
| Open Issues | What is the best algorithm (or algorithm used by Korg Kronos) to copy effect settings? Should in case of too less effects, similar effects be merged (preference option?). |
Set Lists Specific
Synchronize set list slots
| Description | Synchronize the parameters of the selected set lists/slots to the non selected set list/slots for equally named set list slots. |
| Rationale | When have set list slots copied (e.g. for alphabetic order, gig order, rehearsal order), and one changes the parameters of a set list slot, a manual copy is needed for each changed patch. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | First check if within the selection, identical set list slot names are selected. If so, give an error and stop. Else for all non selected set list slots, if the name is within the selected set list slots, copy the parameters. |
| Open Issues |
Band set list generator
| Description | Generate a band set list (as PDF, Word or RTF document) for bands, based on set lists. |
| Rationale | Bands need a printout of their set list(s) during play. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Create a document, based on some kind of preferences, possibly with a logo etc. |
| Open Issues | Maximum number of songs, flexibility of the document/preferences. |
Multiple set list slot edit
| Description | Perform editing on all selected set list slot, such as volume, transpose. |
| Rationale | It is tedious to change this per set list slot. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Use the same options as in Multiple Program Edit. |
| Open Issues |
(Semi) automatic coloring of set list slots
| Description | Semi automatic or automatic coloring of set list slot descriptions, based on empty/init name, transposed slots, consecutive slots (?), program/combi/songs type, name etc. |
| Rationale | Manually assigning slots cost too much time. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Color algorithm can be selected in setting or by menu. |
| Open Issues | Some color algorithms are less trivial (like consecutive slots, what defines a slot connected to the next?) |
Set List Specific(Semi) automatic coloring of set list slots
Wave Sequences Specific
Edit wave sequence names
| Description | Add an edit window for editing wave sequence names. |
| Rationale | Currently not possible. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Add a window. |
| Open Issues |
Drum Kits Specific
Edit drum kit names
| Description | Add an edit window for editing drum kit names. |
| Rationale | Currently not possible. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Add a window. |
| Open Issues |
Make a drum kit generator/builder
| Description | Make a drum kit generator/builder (sound mapping) |
| Rationale | Currently not possible. |
| Requester | xCDx |
| Implementation | |
| Open Issues |
Drum Patterns Specific
Edit drum pattern names
| Description | Add an edit window for editing drum pattern names. |
| Rationale | Currently not possible. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Add a window. |
| Open Issues |
List Generator General
Generate header
| Description | Generate headers for generated lists. |
| Rationale | Currently it is not possible with what settings a list is generated. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | For text/table files, add a text header. For CSV files do not create a header (or use textual header), for XML file add an XSL header. Add an option for optionally generating a header in the Generate List window. >Example: >PCG Filename: PRELOAD.pcg >Date of PCG File: 28 Sep 2010, 18:34 >Program Banks Present: I-A, I-B, … >Combi Banks Present: I-A >Set Lists Present: Yes >Global Present: No >Date of List generation: 14 Jul 2011, 12:13 List Type: Patch List Filter: On Text: Piano Selected Program Banks I-A I-B I-C Ignore Empty Programs: Yes >Selected Combi Banks: U-G Selected Set Lists: 1-5 Sort: Alphabetical |
| Open Issues | Store optional enable/disable headers in preferences? |
Keep current values when changing list type
| Description | Currently values are mostly set to default when changing the list type in the set list generator. |
| Rationale | It is time consuming for a user to change them every time. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | |
| Open Issues |
Add totals to File Content List
| Description | Add totals of all programs, combis etc in the File Content List. |
| Rationale | Currently totals per bank are shown but not a grand total per patch type. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | |
| Open Issues |
Add Patch List in Combi Content List
| Description | Currently, the combi content list, shows patches per combi, but a list a la patch list should be better. |
| Rationale | One big list showing all used programs for the selected combis is currently not possible. |
| Requester | Tim Godfrey |
| Implementation | Same format as patch list. |
| Open Issues |
Add Patch List in Set List Content List
| Description | Currently, there is no Set List Content list, this should be added with the same functionality as the combi Content list in Patch List format, but with all used programs and combis (and programs being used by those combis). |
| Rationale | One big list showing all used programs for the selected combis is currently not possible. |
| Requester | Tim Godfrey |
| Implementation | Same format as patch list. |
| Open Issues |
Add categories to Filter Program/Combi Banks
| Description | Add either All categories or a specific category and sub category to be selected to be filtered on for program and combi banks. |
| Rationale | Currently filtering by category is not possible. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | |
| Open Issues |
Add number of references of programs/combis as column.
| Description | Add number of references of programs/combis as column. |
| Rationale | Currently not shown, but is useful information. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | |
| Open Issues |
Add new list type: Combi Usage List.
| Description | Add a similar list like Program Usage List, but for combis. |
| Rationale | Show for each combi where it is used in set lists. |
| Requester | Tim Godfrey |
| Implementation | |
| Open Issues |
Master Files
Accept incomplete files as master file
| Description | Accept incomplete files as master file |
| Rationale | For e.g. a Korg Triton Extreme, the F bank (containing MOSS programs) cannot be made on a Korg Triton Extreme without a MOSS board. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Check for the PCG windows, Combi window, all Edit windows and all set lists the possibility that a category or sub category still cannot be found, or that programs are not present at all times. |
| Open Issues |
Samples
Samples references list
| Description | Create a list of programs/combis/set lists to samples list. |
| Rationale | Find out which programs/combis/set lists use which samples. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Create lists like: Extended > ID Name S.Sets Samples > Prg I-A000 KRONOS Grand Piano KSC01 1, 2 > 010/034 … KSC01 1, 2, 5, 8, 12, 14, 16-20, 37 Summary > S.Set Size Samples > KSC01 50 1, 2, 5-8, 16-20 |
| Open Issues | Name of sample sets need to be gathered (fixed?). |
Samples usage List
| Description | Create a list of samples to programs/combis/set list slots list. |
| Rationale | Find out which samples are used in which programs/combis/set list slots. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Create lists like: > Set Sample Used In > KRS01 0 Prg I-A000, Cmb I-A000, 010/020 > KRS50 12 … |
| Open Issues | Name of sample sets need to be gathered (fixed?). |
Create list of KSC file
| Description | Generate a list with the contents of a KSC file. |
| Rationale | Find out the contents of a KSC file. |
| Requester | Ask Sharp for KSC Gen application. |
| Implementation | |
| Open Issues |
Sample changer
| Description | Change specific sample numbers in a selection of programs, combis or set list slots to different sample numbers. |
| Rationale | It is tedious to change the multi samples values in all affected programs manually. KRONOS (X): Also some do like one piano better than another (e.g. Japanese Piano instead of Austrian Piano). With this option all patches can make use of another piano instead of having to change multiple patches one by one. It can be used to not load a certain EXs and move all unloaded multisamples to loaded ones. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | An external list is needed which maps a list of samples to another list of samples (1 to 1). |
| Open Issues | Format of this list has to be specified. |
Global section/Categories
Category Manager
| Description | Possibility to change category and sub category names in the global section. Possibility to change the category and/or sub category of a selection of patches. |
| Rationale | Changing texts on a workstation is quite tedious. Also it is not possible on a workstation to change the category and/or sub category of multiple patches at the same time. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Add the possibility to change the category/sub category in the edit window of programs and combis. Also add a menu item to change the category/sub category (in case of multiple patches are selected). Also one or more selected banks can be changed in one action. Add a window to manage the current category/sub category names and save them in the global section. |
| Open Issues | When there is no global section, names of categories and sub categories are not available. |
Show always category/sub category names
| Description | Currently only category/sub category names are shown when a global section is part of the PCG file. Use a default or alternative PCG file for these names. |
| Rationale | Number of categories/sub categories are difficult for interpretation. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Create a preference what to select (only names if global as now, default names (hardcoded), names from alternative PCG file). |
| Open Issues | If names from alternative PCG file: one needed per workstation model (?). |
Create category amount list
| Description | Generate a list with categories (and sub categories?) amounts from a PCG file. |
| Rationale | |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Example: > Category Sub Category Programs Most in Banks Combis Most in Banks > Piano (all) 126 I-A (38) 18 U-C (16) > Piano A. Piano 12 I-A (14) 16 U-C (16) > … Most in Banks calculates the bank where the most amount of that category/sub category are present including the amount. Sub category (all) means that it counts every patch of that category, independent of the sub category. |
| Open Issues | If names from alternative PCG file: one needed per workstation model (?). |
Karma
Add Karma GE info in patch list
| Description | Add the Karma GE number/names in the patch list (optionally). |
| Rationale | Generate more information for users. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | |
| Open Issues | GE names are not in the PCG file. |
Sequencer/Songs
Show timbres window for songss
| Description | Show the timbres window, based on a song, instead of a combi. |
| Rationale | Currently not possible. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Optionally with editing possibilities like move up/down. |
| Open Issues |
Convert into combi
| Description | Convert a song into a combi. |
| Rationale | |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Currently not possible (only from combi to a song). |
| Open Issues |
Create list of songs/used samples
| Description | In the List Generator, add the possibility to create a list of songs and samples used. |
| Rationale | Currently not possible. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | |
| Open Issues |
Autoload PCG/song file
| Description | When a PCG file or SNG file is loaded, automatically load the other file. |
| Rationale | User convenience. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | When showing timbres, use the patch names from the PCG file. |
| Open Issues |
Connect PCG/song file
| Description | When two files are loaded, add a function to connect them. |
| Rationale | When named differently, PCG/SNG files should be connectable too. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | When showing timbres, use the patch names from the PCG file. Multiple SNG files should be connectable to one PCG file. Preference: store these connections? |
| Open Issues |
Autofix songs when moving programs
| Description | When programs are moved and a PCG/SNG file is connected, automatically fix the SNG file accordingly. |
| Rationale | Otherwise songs are broken. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Check all connected SNG files. |
| Open Issues |
Move song up/down
| Description | Add buttons in the song window to move a song up or down. |
| Rationale | Currently not possible. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | |
| Open Issues | Song file format fairly unknown. |
DAWs
Generate Cubase file for all models
| Description | Create a file from the current PCG file to be used in Cubase for all models. |
| Rationale | Currently not all models support this feature.. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | |
| Open Issues |
Generate Cakewalk file
| Description | Create a file from the current PCG file to be used in Cakewalk. |
| Rationale | Useful for Triton owners and bit less for M series and Oasys/Kronos (X) owners because the editor from Korg can be used. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Currently a file is created but now fully supporting all Cubase versions. |
| Open Issues |
Generate Logic file
| Description | Create a file from the current PCG file to be used in Logic. |
| Rationale | Useful for Triton owners and bit less for M series and Oasys/Kronos (X) owners because the editor from Korg can be used. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Currently a file is created but now fully supporting all Cubase versions. |
| Open Issues |
Generate Reaperfile
| Description | Create a file from the current PCG file to be used in Reaper. |
| Rationale | Useful for Triton owners and bit less for M series and Oasys/Kronos (X) owners because the editor from Korg can be used. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Currently a file is created but now fully supporting all Cubase versions. |
| Open Issues |
Integrate PCG Tools into DAWs
| Description | Integrate PCG Tools into DAWs like Cubase, Logic, Reaper etc. |
| Rationale | Using a DAW together with PCG Tools would prevent saving/loading PCG files. |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | |
| Open Issues | Hardly impossible because PCG files are used which need to be saved by design. Also communicating with DAWs is far from easy. |
Manual
Add video manual
| Description | Next to this written manual, add a video manual. |
| Rationale | Videos are more easier than reading text (even with pictures). |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | Find a workable video editing software tool. |
| Open Issues | Find decent software. |
| Description | |
| Rationale | |
| Requester | |
| Implementation | |
| Open Issues |
Known Issues
Summary
| Category | Item |
| Startup | Opening multiple files in the file explorer, starts up multiple instances. |
| Startup | Splash screen is not using internationalized texts but always English. |
| Support | Concatenated MIDI system exclusive files are read partly. |
| GUI | Moving a window behind the menu/toolbar makes it immovable. |
| GUI | Resizing does not change cursor. |
| GUI | Menu invisible when hovering over it |
| PCG Window | Selected patches are sometimes retained after switching banks and/or scrolling (Tim Godfrey). |
| Master File | Opening/closing a master file does not always sync other windows correctly. |
| Master File | Changing a master file does not always sync other windows correctly. |
| List Generator | Different GM banks are not recognized. |
| List Generator | Not all columns are translated. |
| List Generator | CRC values in Patch list sometimes are not in sync with Differences List results (Tim Godfrey). |
| Copy & Paste | Wave sequences, drum kits and drum patterns are not copied together with programs/combis/set list slots. |
| Copy & Paste | Moved/copied/pasted wave sequences, drum kits and drum patterns do not sync patches using them |
| Copy & Paste | When copying set lists, combis referenced multiple times are copied multiple times. |
| Global Section/Categories | Use both Korg Trinity Category A and B |
Startup
Opening multiple files in the file explorer, starts up multiple instances
| Description | When selecting multiple PCG files in the file explorer and double clicking or open them, for each selected PCG file an own instance of PCG Tools is started. |
| Workaround | Select only one PCG file and open it, then load the other PCG files manually. |
| Fix expectation | Not possible. |
Splash screen is not using internationalized texts but always English
| Description | The splash screen is not using internationalized texts but always using English texts. |
| Workaround | None. |
| Fix expectation | Low priority. |
Support
Concatenated MIDI system exclusive files are read partly
| Description | In some cases, MIDI system exclusive files consist of multiple ‘logical’ files concatenated. From these file, only the first part is read; the rest is ignored. An example of such file are the Valhala sysex files for the Korg M1. |
| Workaround | Use a hex editor to split such files in more files. |
| Fix expectation | Unknown. |
GUI
Moving a window behind the menu/toolbar makes it immovable
| Description | When moving/dragging a window behind the menu or behind the toolbar of the main window, the moved/dragged window cannot be moved again and the upper part of the window is invisible. |
| Workaround | Save the PCG file (if changes need to be saved), close it and reopen it again. |
| Fix expectation | Due to a problem in the used GUI library, there is no solution for the short term. |
Resizing does not change cursor
| Description | When resizing the window after opening PCG, the cursor does not change to a double ended (resize) arrow to help visualize the resizing operation. |
| Workaround | None, however resizing still works but without change of cursor type. |
| Fix expectation | Due to a problem in the used GUI library, there is no solution for the short term. |
Menu invisible when hovering over it
| Description | When hovering with the mouse over the menu, the items become invible. Only seen by one person on Windows XP system. |
| Workaround | Minimize and maximize the application. |
| Fix expectation | Low priority due to no testing possibilities. |
PCG Window
Selected patches are sometimes retained after switching banks and/or scrolling
| Description | When selecting one or more patches, going to another bank, scroll up or down at least one screen size and return to the original bank, when selecting a new patch, the previously selected patches sometimes are still selected. This problem can also occurs after scrolling inside one bank. |
| Workaround | Scroll through the list where the previous selected patches are, and reselect the desired patches. Note t hat the number of selected patches are shown at the top of the screen to immediately see if this unwanted effect occurs. |
| Fix expectation | When changing to a different MDI mechanism, there is no solution for the short term. |
Master File
Opening/closing a master file does not always sync related windows correctly
| Description | Opening or closing a master file does not always synchronize the related PCG windows of Timbre windows using that master file. |
| Workaround | Sometimes changing banks might help in the PCG Window, or opening/closing the Timbre window. What always helps is opening the PCG window itself. |
| Fix expectation | Only after a major architectural change. |
Changing a master file does not always sync related windows correctly
| Description | Changing a master file does not always synchronize the related PCG windows of Timbre windows using that master file. A change might be to change the name of a patch, move a patch up or down, or copy/paste in the master file. |
| Workaround | Sometimes changing banks might help in the PCG Window, or opening/closing the Timbre window. What always helps is opening the PCG window itself. |
| Fix expectation | Only after a major architectural change. |
List Generator
Different GM banks are not recognized
| Description | The lists created by the list generator do not make a difference between GM, G(1)-G(9) and G(d) banks. All these banks are shown as GM. |
| Workaround | None. |
| Fix expectation | Not likely, and the consequence is not big. Since GM banks (G(1)-G(9) and G(d)) are not present in a PCG file anyway, it will not matter for most lists. |
Not all columns are translated
| Description | In the set list generator generated tables for XML, not all column headers are translated in foreign languages. |
| Workaround | None. |
| Fix expectation | Likely within one of the next releases. |
List GeneratorCRC values in Patch List sometimes are not in sync with Differences List results.
None; however the difference list is better.
| Description | For some models the CRC values (optional columns) in the Patch List, show different numbers while the Differences List marks them as duplicates. |
| Workaround | None. |
| Fix expectation | Likely within one of the next releases. |
Copy & Paste
Wave sequences, drum kits and drum patterns are not copied together with programs/combis/set list slots
| Description | Wave sequences, drum kits and drum patterns used in programs/combis/set list slots which are copied do not copy the wave sequence, drum kits and drum patterns. |
| Workaround | Make sure the wave sequences, drum kits and drum patterns are located on the same location in both the source and target PCG file. |
| Fix expectation | Unknown |
Moved/copied/pasted wave sequences, drum kits and drum patterns do not sync patches using them
| Description | When wave sequences, drum kits and drum patterns are moved/copy/pasted, the patches using them (programs, combis) do not change the references to the changed locations. |
| Workaround | Manually fix the references. |
| Fix expectation | Unknown |
When copying set lists, combis referenced multiple times are copied multiple times.
| Description | When copying set lists (or set list slots), when different set list slots reference to the same combi, those combis are copied multiple times (one per reference) to the clipboard, showing a huge amount of combis in some cases. However, when pasting duplicates are automatically removed. So the only disadvantage in the current implementation is that you cannot see exactly how many combis/programs are really used. |
| Workaround | – |
| Fix expectation | After a redesign of the copy/paste functionality. |
Global Section/Categories
Use Both Korg Trinity Category A and B both
| Description | Use both Korg Trinity Category A and B when sorting, displaying and generating lists. Currently either Category A or B is used which is selectable. However, both categories should be used. |
| Workaround | None. |
| Fix expectation | Low priority. |
