PCG Tools for Korg Kross

michelkeijzers · Post by **michelkeijzers** » Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:04 pm

PCG Tools 2.2.0

A new version of PCG Tools is released today, see http://pcgtools.mkspace.nl

For the Kross, now also .TR files are supported; these files are created by the official Korg editor. Furthermore, Turkish language is added (thanks to Umut Erhan). A detune column is added to the combi timbres and several bug fixes and link fixes.

Complete change list:

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2.2.0       8-Jul-2014  Support : Support of Kross TR files (made by the official Korg Editor).
                        Language: Turkish language added, thanks to Umut Erhan.
                        Improv  : Added detune column to combi timbres list (and list generator).
                        Improv  : Added set list name to set list slot rows in the set list generator's patch list.
                        Improv  : Set lists slots are only considered empty when empty AND reference to program I-A000.
                        Improv  : 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.
                        Links   : Added JimG, RedKross2014 and re-added Joost Wilgehof as tester (sorry Joost).

Auquicu · Post by **Auquicu** » Mon Jul 28, 2014 10:14 pm

Cool! I'm sharing this news in the Korg Kross Share - Facebook Group.

michelkeijzers · Post by **michelkeijzers** » Mon Jul 28, 2014 10:16 pm

Auquicu wrote:Cool! I'm sharing this news in the Korg Kross Share - Facebook Group.

Thanks ... I thought I already put a message on quite some FB groups, but I guess I missed one or is it very new?

castorex · Post by **castorex** » Tue Jul 29, 2014 6:03 am

Thanks for this new version.

Only one point. I do not use cubase but software that requires instrument definition file (cakewalk format .ins) for patches and drum kits definition. Perhaps this could be an interesting function for future update.

michelkeijzers · Post by **michelkeijzers** » Tue Jul 29, 2014 6:51 am

castorex wrote:Thanks for this new version.

Only one point. I do not use cubase but software that requires instrument definition file (cakewalk format .ins) for patches and drum kits definition. Perhaps this could be an interesting function for future update.

I once checked into these type of files, but the problem is, there are so many sequencers and so many models PCG Tools support, it would take a lot of time to make them all. However, the item is already on the wish list.

castorex · Post by **castorex** » Tue Jul 29, 2014 12:49 pm

Instrument definition file, initially ins file for cakewalk, is not associated to a specific sequencer now, but can be considered as a standard that many other sequencers can use to import a list of patchs.
Many manufacturers provided this file for their hardware, and if not, it was easy to find the file from a dedicated forum.
But it seems that this good behavior has disappeared: perhaps everybody use cubase ?

michelkeijzers · Post by **michelkeijzers** » Tue Jul 29, 2014 3:59 pm

castorex wrote:Instrument definition file, initially ins file for cakewalk, is not associated to a specific sequencer now, but can be considered as a standard that many other sequencers can use to import a list of patchs.
Many manufacturers provided this file for their hardware, and if not, it was easy to find the file from a dedicated forum.
But it seems that this good behavior has disappeared: perhaps everybody use cubase ?

Oh that is good news; I did not know that... it's on the wish list to add it one time, but I have so many items to do and so less time. If I can see an easy way to implement it I will certainly look further into it.

michelkeijzers · Post by **michelkeijzers** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 1:21 pm

PCG Tools 2.3.0

Dear all,

A new version of PCG Tools has been released, with the following changes:
- Polish language added, thanks to DamianoMusic.
- Added volume to set list slots.
- Redesigned and improved various dialogs.
- Various small improvements and bug fixes

In detail:

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2.3.0      10-Aug-2014  
Language: Polish language added, thanks to DamianoMusic.
                        Improv  : Added volume to edit set list slot dialog (Kronos only).
                        Improv  : Added volume column to set lists in PCG window (Kronos only).
                        Improv  : Dynamically resizing of edit program, combi and set list slot dialogs.
                        Improv  : 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).

castorex · Post by **castorex** » Mon Aug 11, 2014 4:01 pm

Thank you for this new version.

michelkeijzers · Post by **michelkeijzers** » Mon Aug 11, 2014 4:02 pm

castorex wrote:Thank you for this new version.

You're welcome!

michelkeijzers · Post by **michelkeijzers** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 12:06 pm

The new manual of PCG Tools is put on the website today. It is now updated until the latest version of 2.3.

Note: it might be needed to clear the cache to download it. See the download page of http://pcgtools.mkspace.nl

Kind regards,

Michel Keijzers (developer of PCG Tools)

gweglarz1099 · Post by **gweglarz1099** » Wed Oct 15, 2014 6:20 pm

Definitely thanks for the upgrade. And, as previously stated, the addition of .ins output would be great. I an currently (attempting) on writing a program to take your text output and convert it to ins. Just started and a little rusty in my C++/C# though. So, with everything else going I expect a couple of months, at least.

michelkeijzers · Post by **michelkeijzers** » Wed Oct 15, 2014 6:50 pm

gweglarz1099 wrote:Definitely thanks for the upgrade. And, as previously stated, the addition of .ins output would be great. I an currently (attempting) on writing a program to take your text output and convert it to ins. Just started and a little rusty in my C++/C# though. So, with everything else going I expect a couple of months, at least.

Thank you very much. I would be very interested in that program (to make an ins). Maybe we can make some deal, that I will add your app to PCG Tools and you get all the credits for that part? (note PCG Tools is free, so I cannot offer money).

gweglarz1099 · Post by **gweglarz1099** » Wed Oct 15, 2014 9:50 pm

Let me know what language you write in. If you have the code for the object where you step through the fields, I can create the ins file from that.

Thanks,

Geoffrey

michelkeijzers · Post by **michelkeijzers** » Wed Oct 15, 2014 10:26 pm

gweglarz1099 wrote:Let me know what language you write in. If you have the code for the object where you step through the fields, I can create the ins file from that.

Thanks,

Geoffrey

I will send you a PM.

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