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Posted: **Fri Oct 04, 2013 12:42 pm**

Doesn't PCG-tools have any midi dump options?

Posted: **Fri Oct 04, 2013 12:49 pm**

mstsfreak wrote:Doesn't PCG-tools have any midi dump options?

No sorry, all input/output is handled by PCG files. It is on the wish list but it is not easy to make (specifically because I only own a certain amount of Korg workstations, and Trinity is not one of them).

Posted: **Fri Oct 04, 2013 5:44 pm**

michelkeijzers wrote:
mstsfreak wrote:Doesn't PCG-tools have any midi dump options?
No sorry, all input/output is handled by PCG files. It is on the wish list but it is not easy to make (specifically because I only own a certain amount of Korg workstations, and Trinity is not one of them).

O, that's a pity, but who nows what the future brings!

Posted: **Fri Oct 04, 2013 8:31 pm**

mstsfreak wrote:
michelkeijzers wrote:
mstsfreak wrote:Doesn't PCG-tools have any midi dump options?
No sorry, all input/output is handled by PCG files. It is on the wish list but it is not easy to make (specifically because I only own a certain amount of Korg workstations, and Trinity is not one of them).
O, that's a pity, but who nows what the future brings!

True ... as soon as I have more time I will add features, however a lot of other items are already on the list.

Posted: **Sat Nov 09, 2013 2:11 pm**

NEVERMIND

Posted: **Sat Nov 09, 2013 8:31 pm**

Spacecowboy wrote:i've read all the posts. has anyone had positive results using this program? i admit, i only glanced at screen shots. it appears to have many options. is it exclusive for trinity? there seemed to be many posts that indicate this is the wrong forum for this. seems that the main thing people are looking for is a patch editor. especially for the TR-Rack if they dont own a regular keyboard for editing.

as far as organizing patches and PCG's, i thank god every day for Trinitro. i dont have any floppy drives on any of my computers. the only thing i would really need one, is to load the OS. luckily, once you have an OS loaded you shouldn't have to do it again. so Trinitro can send and recieve through midi and have the programs you want.

does PCG Tools show associations of single patches that make up a Combi patch? i think there would be more feedback if people didnt have to subscribe just to try it. i see so many posts on this program from the developer, and nothing from Trinity users saying it even works, at any level.

is Trinitro open source? it's so simple and easy to use. exclusive to Trinity. seems would be easier to enhance it rather than use what seems to be a complicated program like PCG tools. unless someone has had luck with it. i dont want to have to subscribe, then not like it. i dont understand all the hype on this forum. i'm not sure it even does what Trinitro can do.

I am the creator of the application so maybe my opinions are subjective.

However, the program is downloaded by over 2,100 people (actively subscribed to the newsletter).

The program is not exclusively for Trinity, actually it is equal for a series of Korg workstations like Kronos, Oasys, M50, M3, Triton, Trinity, Karma, Krome (and soon Kross). Only some features (like set lists) are only for the Korg Kronos.

The app works perfectly for Trinity (and others too). However, if I would have known there were so less Trinity users, I probably would not have used my development time for it. It can easily be shown that it works, by opening a PCG file from Trinity, loading/changing it to the computer and load it in to your Trinity.

It is not a pach editor (well you can edit a few parameters), but it is mostly a librarian/analysis tool (e.g. to find out which programs uses which combis etc).

The reason PCG Tools is not open source is that it contains code that is based on documentation under NDA. Otherwise I gladly would make it open source. However, the application is 100% free (however, a donation is very appreciated). I spend about 2,000 hours creating it.

Subscribing to the newsletter and install the app takes you about 5 minutes probably. I created a very big manual, but you of course can just start using it without reading everything.

Please let me know how your experience is.

Posted: **Thu Dec 19, 2013 11:20 am**

As you know I have annoyed all of you with the password protected zip file for PCG Tools. The main reason was to have a way to make sure everybody got the latest version by using the subscription model.

However, I'm going to change this. Subscribing will still be possible and has benefits, but it is not necessary anymore. The benefit is you get automatically an email when a new version is published or for important communication regarding PCG Tools. The next version I hope to launch in January.

Please always download the latest version through http://pcgtools.mkspace.nl, because only on that website you can assure you have the latest (and virus free) version.

A message for subscribers: in case you don't like the subscription method, you can unsubscribe if you want (losing the notifications of course). Currently there are over 2,300 subscribers, so I want to thank you for that. However, I cannot send any mails for free until the subscribers reach below 2,000. But please don't unsubscribe en masse lol. If in January there will still be more than 2,000 subscribers, I will maybe manually removing the latest subscribers. Sorry for this inconvenience. To get PCG Tools until the next release, you still need to subscribe.

And of course I wish you a happy christmas and enjoy the holiday.

Posted: **Mon Jan 06, 2014 11:40 am**

New website: As of today the new website layout is launched at http://pcgtools.mkspace.nl/ . For you the most important is that the password has been removed. Also more information is shown and the information is split into several pages. In the future, I hope to add more useful information whenever necessary. Enjoy the site!.

Because of the password removal, the subscription to the newsletter to acquire the password is not mandatory anymore. However, there still is a benefit: you will get email notifications when a new version is there. However, on the downside, there are currently 2,400 subscribers and due to the Mail client I am using I cannot send any emails when there are more than 2,400 subscribers. So for those who do NOT want to have email notifications, please unsubscribe from the newsletter list ( http://eepurl.com/u5Hk5 ). When I want to release the next version of PCG Tools and there are still over 2,000 subscribers, I will remove anyone above 2,000 to be able to reach as many users as possible. Sorry for this inconvenience.

Posted: **Sun Jan 19, 2014 10:15 pm**

PCG Tools 1.8.0

Finally there is a new version of PCG Tools, almost a year after the previous version.

The main addition is the support for the Korg Kross. PCG Tools from now on can read all Kross PCG files and perform the relevant functions for those file.

Also thanks to Honza, the Czech language is added.

Furthermore, several bug fixes are included and a lot of improvements, which can be read below.

Also the website has been improved (see the link in my signature), and from now on Yahoo Group PCG Tools http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/pcgtools/info is used for notifications instead of MailChimp newsletter. In the near future I will send invitations to everybody and when all invitations have been sent I will remove the list completely. For now, I removed 500 people (sorry, no other solution possible), and will send notifications to the remaining while sending update notifications also to here, Facebook, Google Plus etc.

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1.8.0      25-Jan-2014  Support: Added support for Korg Kross.
                        Improv:  Launched new website without zipped executable.
                        Improv:  Add default directory for generated files in settings menu.
                        Improv:  In Timbres window, the width of the assigned clear program text box is dynamic.
                        Improv:  Added Korg TR to Korg Triton Classic/Studio/Rack in all related texts.
                        Improv:  Added ToString() implementations for support for visually impaired application(s).
                        Improv:  Changed all 2013 copyright notifications to 2014.
                        Improv:  Added Honza (Czech translation) to thanks list.
                        Improv:  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.
                        ExtLinks:Added logo/link to KromeHeaven.
                        ExtLinks:Fixed text from KronosHaven.
                        ExtLinks:Added donators Fred Alberni/Farrokh Kouhang to splash screen. 					  
                        ExtLinks:Changed link of band from Mathieu Maes to Deuce entertainment.
                        ExtLinks:Fixed link to Lyana Muziek.
                        Website: Removed the password from the PCG Tools installer zip file.
                        Website: Added the current version number of PCG Tools on the home page.
                        Website: Added names to thanks page.

Posted: **Mon Jan 27, 2014 10:46 pm**

PCG Tools 1.8.1 is available for download.

Some bugs have been solved in the Save/Save as and Set list generator for certain PCG files.
Everybody should update to this version (especially after installing PCG Tools 1.8.0 which was released last week).

See for all information about PCG Tools the official website: http://pcgtools.mkspace.nl.

Enjoy PCG Tools!

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1.8.1      27-Jan-2014  BugFix  : Fixed Save function for certain PCG files.
                        BugFix  : Fixed crash for Triton Studio/Rack PCG files in list generator.
                        BugFix  : Fixed alignment of lists from list generator from Triton Studio/Rack PCG files.
                        Improv  : Changed PCG Tools home site menu option in Help menu to correct URL.
                        Improv  : Added web site in Help/About page.
                        Improv  : Added Joost Wilgehof as tester.
                        ExtLinks: Changed KorgForums/Website links.
                        ExtLinks: Added Yahoo groups link (also in main lnks), removed MailChimp site.
                        ExtLinks: Added robbie50 as donator (sorry for the long miscommunication).
                        Website : Added Yahoo groups link, removed MailChimp site.
                        Website : Added part for sending bug reports.
                        Manual  : Added Yahoo groups link, removed MailChimp site.

Posted: **Sat Mar 22, 2014 12:00 am**

PCG Tools 2.0.0 is released. You can download the application for free as usual at http://pcgtools.mkspace.nl.

What is new?

Virtual banks for the Korg Kronos and the MS2000 (see the Virtual Bank files to be downloaded on the website). With these files, you can store 50 program and 50 combi banks, so you can keep all your patches together in one location. Of course you cannot use them directly on your synthesizer, however you can copy from/to that file like a big storage box. And if you need more than one file, just fill another Virtual Banks file.

PCG Tools does not support only PCG files anymore. For the Korg MS2000, microSTATION, microKORG, microKORG XL and microKORG XL Plus a variety of files can be loaded and managed.

Also Greek language has been added thanks to Dadanos.

Besides that the Set List Generator has been rearranged so it looks better (I hope).

Last but not least a lot of small improvements and bug fixes.

Kind regards,

Michel, developer of PCG Tools

See below the complete list:

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2.0.0      22-Mar-2014  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.
                        Language: Greek language added, thanks to Dadanos.
                        Language: Improved several texts in various languages thanks to translators.
                        Feature : Virtual program and combi banks added (Kronos only for now).
                        Improv  : Set list generator windows has been resizable and rearranged.
                        Improv  : Hide set list generator widgets when unsupported by workstation model.
                        Improv  : The file content list does not enable wave seq/drum kit options anymore.
                        Improv  : Items unsupported/useful in list generator are hidden/shown automatically.
                        Improv  : Patch lists for text/XML without sub categories look nicer.
                        Improv  : Patch lists for text/XML without set list slots look nicer.
                        Improv  : Kronos 2.0 PCG files displayed as 2.x (because of OS version 2.1).
                        Improv  : Widened FileContent list to accomodate all column texts.
                        Improv  : Save As dialog shows the correct extention type.
                        Improv  : Prevent selecting another file format in Save As dialog.
                        Improv  : (Some) resizable windows show an icon when resizable.      
                        Improv  : Remember tab index of the Settings window.
                        BugFix  : Enabling of Settings functionality corrected.
                        BugFix  : Status bar shows number of programs in clipboard correct during pasting.               
                        BugFix  : Prevented crash when generating certain lists for initialized PCG files.
                        BugFix  : Master files fixed for Korg Trinity.
                        BugFix  : Use correct combi sub categories.
                        BugFix  : Fixed an issue in the text filter settings of the set list generator.
                        ExtLinks: Added link to Sounds of Planet.
                        ExtLinks: Added link to MIDI-OX.
                        ExtLinks: Removed unused/obsolete links.

Posted: **Mon May 05, 2014 9:33 pm**

PCG Tools 2.1.0

A new version of PCG Tools is released today, see http://pcgtools.mkspace.nl
Except for small improvements regarding the patch list and difference list, the layout of the list generator and several bug fixes (especially for the Korg Kross), a lot of synths are supported in addition to the already supported.

From now on all users who have a synth from the Korg M1 series, M3R, 03R/W, 01/W series, T series and Z1 series can use PCG Tools.

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2.1.0       5-May-2014  Support : Added support for Korg M1, M1EX, M1R, M1R-EX files (sysex, Sysex Manager, mid format).
                        Support : Addes 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 03R/W (sysex/mid format).
                        Support : Added support for Korg Z1, Z1EX (sysex/mid format).
                        Feature : Patch lists can optionally show CRC values (including/excluding name).
                        Improv  : Differences list has the option to show patch names.
                        Improv  : Added models and types to open file dialog.
                        Improv  : Patch lists in text format do not have : after program ID anymore.
                        Improv  : Patch lists do not show favorite column when not supported.
                        Improv  : Patch lists do not show (sub) category column(s) when not supported.
                        Improv  : Set list descriptions/categories in patch lists do not share same column.
                        Improv  : 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.
                        Links   : Changed links to Kurt Ader Productions and Deuce Entertainment.

Posted: **Sun Aug 10, 2014 1:38 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).

Posted: **Sun Aug 31, 2014 12:01 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)

Posted: **Sat Dec 06, 2014 1:30 am**

Dear PCG Tools user,

Today I have released PCG Tools 2.4.0, which has the following improvements:

- Support for Kronos, Kronos X and Kronos 2, OS3.0
- For Kronos: Set list slot edit redesigned and showing more (more to follow soon).
- Multiple programs, combis and set list slots selectable to move up or down.
- Default folders set (for set list generator, Kronos and sequencer files).
- Various bug fixes and other improvements.

As always, it can be freely downloaded at the website (http://pcgtools.mkspace.nl)

Kind regards,

Michel (developer of PCG Tools)

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Full change list:

2.4.0	   27-Dec-2015  Support : Support for Korg Kronos (X/2) OS3.0 PCG files.
                        Improv  : Set list slot edit dialog shows now reference type, ID and name.
                        Improv  : Redesigned set list slot window (text size, layout).
                        Improv  : The default output folder for sequencer files can be changed in settings.
                        Improv  : Move up and/or down multiple programs, combis or set list slots.
                        Improv  : Set List Name shown in Patch List for XML output type.
                        Improv  : My Documents folder used as default list generator folder.
                        Improv  : Added more space for some text edit control in the set list generator.
                        Improv  : Added grey lines in patches of PCG Window, useful for multi line set list slots.
                        Improv  : 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.

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has anybody had luck using this program for trinity?

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