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This page lists bug reports, complaints and feature requests for CSE Custom Scale Editor software. New entries go to the top of the list as they are received. Please make sure you are using the latest version of the software, and do a search on this page before submitting a bug report or feature request. The software has an automatic error catching and bug reporting feature which is the preferred method for submitting bug reports.

CSE Custom Scale Editor Report History


Type Reported Platform Description Response Status
BugSept.2011Both

It crashed when I tried to simplify ratios.

Confirmed for entries including (n,m) notation.

Fixed 2.8.0

BugSept.2011Both

I saved the Quick Temperament and when I re-launched CSE and opened the saved temperament, it came out all mixed-up and wrong.

Can't confirm but it looks like a non-US number format issue.

Fixed 2.8.0

BugAug.2011Both

When I change the Key to A and tune a scale the octaves are wrong.

Confirmed.

Fixed 2.8.0

RequestMay.2011Both

In the Quick Temperament window, could you make the tuning change immediately when a temperament is chosen from the menu or when one of the pitch sliders is moved?

OK, I'll look into this.

Added 2.8.0

BugApr.2011Windows

When it starts up, it sits there for several seconds before I can use it. The same thing happens when I close the Preferences window.

Confirmed for Windows only. This strange behavior appears to have been introduced in the last update. The cause is not yet apparent.

Fixed 2.8.0

BugMar.2011Both

When I map an imported scale that has pitches like 1146.815 cents, CSE puts it in the wrong register (one octave too low) in each octave, so some manual editing of octaves is needed.

Confirmed when your Hz setting is something other than A=440. Found and fixed; thanks.

Fixed 2.7.3

BugMar.2011Both

When I try to map a scale and use linked entries, I get error messages popping up, something about CompilerError and n = vType(x)

Confirmed. Actually all Code Snippets are producing this error at the moment, but I've just found it and fixed it; thanks for the notice.

Fixed 2.7.3

BugJan.2011Windows

I get an error message on first boot, and on successive boots, so I can't run the software.

Confirmed for new users; a folder was missing from the CSE-WIN zip archive. The folder has been restored; please download CSE again.

Fixed 2.6.2

BugDec.2010Both

.csv exporting isn't working

Confirmed. This bug was introduced last update; for now use the previous version for .csv exporting.

Fixed 2.6.2

RequestNov.2010Both

I'd like CSE to open with a default document of my choosing.

OK. See the new option in the Preferences window.

Added 2.6.2

RequestNov.2010Both

I would like an option to turn the Key and Hz setting to OFF, since I like to enter everything in directly in Hz values, and my tunings don't really have a 'home key'.

OK. When you use f=Hz value, the Key is ignored anyway, but I'll add an option to turn it OFF. Essentially this will default everything to Hz entries.

Added 2.6.2

BugNov.2010Both

My exported Kontakt script is not working in Kontakt 4.

Keyboard encodings outside the US were causing a problem. Exported scripts work with Kontakt 3 and above.

Fixed 2.6.1

BugOct.2010Both

In the Quick Tempermants window, when I add a new temperament, it saves OK, but then if I edit it, it tells me I have to choose a new name, and I can't save it.

Confirmed. For now, directly after you save it, switch to another temperment and then swith back to the new one, then you can edit it and save it.

Fixed 2.6.1

ComplaintOct.2010Both

Shouldn't the download version be called a Demo, if there is a licensed version?

I see your point. In the next update I will change the name of the licensed version to 'CSE Pro', and try to clarify the differences between the 'Pro' version and the free version.

Added 2.6.1

RequestOct.2010Both

Could you please add a horizontal floating keyboard that I can play pitches more easily with the mouse?

OK. In the new version, go to View > Floating Keyboard to open it.

Added 2.6.1

BugSept.2010Both

When choosing New from the File menu, the document opens but it still has the name of the previous document.

Confirmed. The tuning name is actually cleared but the window still shows the old name.

Fixed 2.5.0

BugSept.2010Both

Live Input is crashing with my Clavinova and MidiSport 2x2 interface.

Thanks for working with me to resolve this issue. Active sensing is now filtered in the MIDI input method.

Fixed 2.5.0

RequestSept.2010Both

When I paste keys from the Scratchpad, I would like it to paste octave information.

OK, I'll add an Option-Command-V for pasting tuning with octave info.

Added 2.5.0

RequestAug.2010Both

I would like to be able to open several tuning documents at once.

This requires a lot of work. I can do it if you pay for it; contact me to discuss.

in review

BugAug.2010Both

When I paste keys from the ScratchPad window, sometimes the MIDI octaves go way out of range.

Confirmed. It should not cycle beyond octave 9.

Fixed 2.5.0

RequestJul.2010Both

I would like to be able to type numbers of units in the Tune Units window. Right now I can highlight the number field but I can't type anything, only move the sliders.

OK. I'll add typing numbers as an option.

Added 2.5.0

BugJun.2010Both

It crashed at startup.

Confirmed, only for new users. It's looking for a nonextistant file held over from previous versions.

Fixed 2.4.3

BugFeb.2010Windows

I get an installation error: 'Installation of H-Pi Instruments Application Support was unsuccessful. Installation must be done manually. Inside the H-Pi Instruments folder is a folder called CSE. Please move this folder to the following location: c:\Documents and Settings\YourUserName\Application Data\H-Pi Instruments'

Confirmed. Somehow two folders were omitted from the last server upload, causing this installation error only for new users. The files have been uploaded properly so this has been fixed in the current version.

Fixed 2.4.0

BugJan.2010Both

MIDI > All Notes Off isn't working for me.

Confirmed. The menu item was linked to the wrong method which just turned off the synth sustain pedal instead of stopping all notes.

Fixed 2.4.2

BugDec.2009Both

If I try to apply a temperament in the Quick Temperaments window before I have named and saved the temperament, it crashes.

Confirmed. It tries to get a non-existing filename for the Undo registry. I'll allow it to apply without saving.

Fixed 2.4.2

BugDec.2009Mac

My exported .csv files are not opening in Scordatura or HPLF

Yes, the line ending encoding for .csv was accidentally forced to Windows format in CSE version 2.4.0, so only Mac users need this fixed.

Fixed 2.4.1

RequestOct.2009Both

I need to be able to export .tun files without the precision part because it's screwing up the softsynth. Also I want to export Scala files as 128 notes in cents values.

OK. I will work with you to make sure these exports are what you need.

Added 2.4.0

BugOct.2009Mac

In OSX 10.6 the program crashes at startup.

Confirmed. Apple made some changes in 10.6 that are causing the crash.

Fixed 2.4.0

BugJun.2009Mac

If I have Logic open, CSE crashes when I open the Live Input window.

Confirmed. Any other software running that creates virtual MIDI ports will cause this crash.

Fixed 2.4.0

BugJun.2009Mac

I'm running OSX 10.5.7 and it unexpectedly quits and gives an Apple bug report when I select a soundfont in the synthesizer

Confirmed. Apple recently made a change in CoreAudio that is causing this crash.

Fixed 2.3.2

BugJun.2009Both

It crashes when I try to open a file

I can't reproduce this, but it might happen when you open a file with .tbx extension instead of .cse extension. It is supposed to handle both, but for some reason I am getting reports of crashing for .tbx files. So, renaming those files with .cse should solve the problem, but I'll of course fix it as well.

Fixed 2.3.2

BugJun.2009Both

The Set Bend Range window does not show the correct bend range when I have changed the bend range, saved a file, and then opened a new tuning table

Confirmed. The actual value is loaded from the new table, but the window is not showing it correctly.

Fixed 2.3.1

BugApr.2009Both

Using Command-S or File > Save sometimes brings up the Save As dialog when it shouldn't.

Confirmed. Using Undo / Redo is losing the file reference sometimes.

Fixed 2.3.0

BugApr.2009Both

I sent a tuning to TBX1 and the name display is blank.

Confirmed. Bug introduced last update, happening if the tuning name has the .cse extension included. For now you can get around it by taking away the extension.

Fixed 2.3.0

BugMar.2009Both

If I select a scale from the Scale list and choose Tune from the pop-up menu (or press the Tune button), I get directed to the 'Map Scale to Keys' dialogue box where I have to select the scale once again (the first scale is always selected by default) and press OK etc.

Confirmed. The dialog needs to appear (unless you have some idea for a different way of working? If so please use the forum to discuss) but the scale should be selected in the popup menu and it isn't. For now you just have to do the extra step.

Fixed 2.3.0

BugJan.2009Mac

I get an error that the Quicktime Synthesizer cannot be found.

Confirmed; this happened if you had been using a soundfont and then you tried to switch to the Quicktime synth using the popup window rather than the synth window, so it could be avoided by choosing sound sets from the synth window.

Fixed 2.1.1

BugJan.2009Both

It adds a blank line to the end of imported Scala files

Confirmed. The last line is no longer added.

Fixed 2.1.1

BugJan.2009Both

It doesn't open with the right keyboard size for my file

Confirmed. It was wrongly defaulting to keyboard size from the preferences.

Fixed 2.1.1

BugJan.2009Both

I get a message saying Recovery file does not adhere to file naming guidelines

Confirmed. If you got a crash, it created this file. The name of that file was not updated to conform to the new naming guidelines.

Fixed 2.1.1

BugJan.2009Both

It crashes when I cancel a Scala file import

Confirmed. Instead of cancelling, you could load the file and delete it if you did't want it.

Fixed 2.1.1

BugNov.2008Windows

Entries using f= are wrong when I have A=445

Confirmed. It appears they are wrong when A is set to anything other than 440 Hz.

Fixed 2.2.0

RequestNov.2008Mac

I would like to see Hz values for my tuning entries.

OK. You can work with Hz values directly by typing the letter f in the entry to get f= after which you type a Hz value. I'll also add Hz values either as a units column toggle option or a popup menu.

Added 2.2.0

BugNov.2008Mac

The Key window cannot be reopened after I have opened and closed it once

It can be opened by clicking on the Key display. The menu select and command key will be fixed.

Fixed 2.2.0

BugNov.2008Windows

It crashes at when I Select All for keyboards other than 128

Not reproducible.

closed

RequestOct.2008Both

How about default folders for opening files and importing files, just like the default save folder?

OK. It used to default to whatever was the last place used, now it does what you want.

Added 2.1.1

BugOct.2008Mac

It crashes at startup

Confirmed for older G3 and G4 PPC macs.

Fixed 2.1.1

BugSept.2008Windows

Sending a table to TBX1 doesn't work

This version of TBXE defaults to the MIDI port selected in your Preferences when you program a table, so make sure that you set the preferred MIDI output to your MIDI interface. It works, but the next update will put output options in the program window to avoid this confusion.

Fixed in CSE 2.1

BugSept.2008Mac

I can't get any MIDI input

Confirmed. The Virtual MIDI ports are not connecting sources

Fixed in CSE 2.1

RequestSept.2008Mac

I would like to be able to use the computer keyboard to play the tunings I am making

OK. You can do this in the Quick Temperaments window, but a more flexible global keyboard playing window will be added

Added in CSE 2.1

BugSept.2008Both

I get a Parse / Syntax error on boot

Confirmed for those outside the US, using the comma as the numeric float character which is causing this problem.

Fixed in CSE 2.1

BugAug.2008Both

It crashes when I try to paste from the scratchpad with different numbers of keys in the selection

Confirmed. Found and fixed

Fixed 2.0

BugAug.2008Both

The octave is wrong for pitches like 63/32

Actually this is correct, but many other octave transposition problems are being fixed in the next update

Fixed 2.0

RequestJul.2008Both

I would like to have a window with 12 sliders to set a temperament quickly across the whole keyboard

Great idea, thanks for suggesting it.

Added 2.0

BugFeb.2008Mac

Some keys aren't tuned when I program a tuning

Confirmed. MIDI hand-shaking will be fixed

Fixed 2.0

BugSept.2007Mac

It crashes when I try to load a file I saved

Confirmed when files have the wrong version information. If you open the file in a text editor and change the first line to FileVersion:1.2 it will fix the problem.

Fixed 1.2.1

BugSept.2007Both

Select All does not select the top key

Confirmed. Bug introduced last update

Fixed 2.0

BugSept.2007Both

Some Scala files do not import correctly

Confirmed. If files are not in the standard format, there may be problems. The file parser will be reviewed

Fixed 2.0

BugSept.2007Windows

There is some weird text on the screen

Confirmed. Leftover debugging display from last update

Fixed 1.2.1

BugAug.2007Both

I get a crash when I have 128 keys selected and I scroll all the way down to the last key

Confirmed. Bug introduced last update

Fixed 1.2.1

BugAug.2007Both

I get a crash when I select 88 Keys for the keyboard from the Preferences window

Confirmed. Bug introduced last update

Fixed 1.2.1

BugAug.2007Both

I Get the message OutOfBoundsException when I select layer 4

Confirmed. Bug introduced last update

Fixed 1.2.1

BugAug.2007Windows

When I start TBXE I always get a dialog from my Media Player

Confirmed. This was due to a quicktime element left over from the playback architecture of version 1.1

Fixed 1.2.1

BugAug.2007Mac

Pitches in the lowest quartertone are programmed right but sound wrong in TBXE

Confirmed. Bug introduced last update

Fixed 1.2

BugAug.2007Both

Tuning with units is doing screwy things

Confirmed. Bug introduced last update

Fixed 1.2

BugAug.2007Windows

When I close the app and then open it again, it crashes.

Confirmed. This is caused when two MIDI buses are conflicting. When using the window cancel box the app now quits properly instead of just closing the window. Trying to run multiple copies of the app will crash.

Fixed 1.2

BugAug.2007Windows

The .tbx and .scl files unzip with two copies of every file, one set with underscores and the other without.

Confirmed. The files were accidentally formatted on an old Mac PPC, so they split into resource and data forks when unzipped on a PC. A new set of files zipped on the PC has been uploaded.

Fixed 1.2

BugJul.2007Both

When I input a mistake as a tuning formula, it crashes.

Confirmed. The validation function has been updated for all tuning entries. It may not catch every invalid entry, but it will try.

Fixed 2.0

RequestJun.2007Both

Why can't I close the Scratchpad and History windows?

Now you can ;)

Added 1.1.3

BugJun.2007Both

Transposing with Units does weird things with anything other than Cents.

Confirmed.

Fixed 1.1.3

BugJun.2007Both

Crashes when I click 'Apply' in the Units panel of the Preferences window.

Confirmed.

Fixed 1.1.3

BugJun.2007Both

Using the mouse scroll wheel causes a crash.

Confirmed. Scroll wheel functions will work when the pointer is on the scrollbar. In the list itself the wheel is now disabled to avoid the reported crashing.

Fixed 1.1.3

BugJun.2007Both

Sometimes a dialog window disappears behind the main window.

Confirmed. All dialogs have been reassigned as Modal.

Fixed 1.1.3

BugJun.2007Windows

My files saved in keys other than C don't open in the right key.

Confirmed.

Fixed 1.1.3

BugJun.2007Windows

Notes sound twice when clicked with the mouse.

Confirmed. Bug introduced last update.

Fixed 1.1.3

BugApr.2007Both

When the Bend Range is not one semitone, the cents column gives wrong information.

Confirmed. Bug introduced last update.

Fixed 1.1.2

BugApr.2007Both

Batch Programming does not purge previous files if used more than once in a session.

Confirmed.

Fixed 1.1.2

RequestMar.2007Both

I want to set the overall Key to a ratio.

OK. See the new Key dialog; now all tuning formulas are accepted as possible Keys.

Added 1.1.1

BugMar.2007Both

Changing Keys does strange things with octaves.

Confirmed. Some octaves may still transpose incorrectly.

Fixed 2.0

BugMar.2007Both

Transposing does strange things with octaves.

Confirmed. Some octaves may still transpose incorrectly.

Fixed 2.0

BugMar.2007Windows

Tuning tables are not being received by TBX1.

Confirmed. Bug introduced last update.

Fixed 1.1.1

RequestFeb.2007Both

How about key shortcuts for changing octaves?

OK. See new key shortcuts and menu options.

Added 1.1

RequestFeb.2007Both

I want to use TBX1 with my guitar synthesizer that has a fixed 24 semitone bend range.

OK. Pitch bend range and resolution is now adjustable from the new Tuning Box menu.

Added 1.1

RequestFeb.2007Both

I want to upload lots of tunings at once.

OK. See the new Batch Programming window.

Added 1.1

RequestFeb.2007Both

I want to import a Scala file to all layers at once.

OK. See the new Import window, which also now allows mapping the scale to the keyboard directly from the import dialog.

Added 1.1

RequestFeb.2007Both

Where is 'Select All'?

Missing, until now ;)

Added 1.1

BugFeb.2007Mac

Dragging files to open them does not select the right keyboard size

Confirmed.

Fixed 1.1

BugFeb.2007Both

Large Scala files crash on import

Confirmed.

Fixed 1.1

BugFeb.2007Both

Key changes mix up the tuning

Confirmed.

Fixed 1.1

BugFeb.2007Windows

Table name does not program

Confirmed.

Fixed 1.1

BugFeb.2007Both

Key input display does not update properly when changing layers

Confirmed.

Fixed 1.1