Bug when loading VST for first time - "The sample directory does not exist"

[Alex Paradis]

Hi everyone,

I have a bug appearing every time I load the VST for the first time in any DAW: After I install and decompress successfully the samples into a folder, I always get the error message "The sample directory does not exist."

For some reason, I have to close the VST and open it again to make it work.

Did anybody have the same error.

I found in the HISE Scriptnode folder where the message is sent (ModulatorSamplerData.cpp on line 196):

if (!monolithDirectory.isDirectory())
{
	sampler->getMainController()->sendOverlayMessage(DeactiveOverlay::State::CustomErrorMessage,
		"The sample directory does not exist");

	FRONTEND_ONLY(sampler->deleteAllSounds());

	return;
}

Do I have to create a specific folder "Samples" along with the VST to not have that error?

[tomekslesicki]

It's not a bug, it's just confusing ;-) I've made a thread about it, you can find the solution here: https://forum.hise.audio/topic/2006/the-sample-directory-does-not-exist-how-can-i-change-this-text/4

[Natan]

@tomekslesicki
Mate
Can You Upload The FrontentBar.cpp ? The One That You Changed For Your Hise
Thanks

[Alex Paradis]

@tomekslesicki
Still, everytime I'm uploading a new version of the App and installing the samples, I hear no sounds. Once I close the VST and open it again, then it works.

You guys has that issue before? It is kinda frustrating since I cannot reproduce that problem in HISE and I'm still not a JUCE Developer as of now.

[d.healey]

@Alex-Paradis

Once I close the VST and open it again, then it works

This is intentional. Don't you get this message after you've installed/located the samples?

[Alex Paradis]

@d-healey

This message only happens when I click on "Locate Sample Folder".

When I'm installing, I only see "The Sample Directory does not exist".

Still, the fact that you can't play right after installing or locating the samples, it's a bit of a hassle don't you think?

Is there any way to fix that issue in HISE ?

[d.healey]

@Alex-Paradis You'll need to ask @Christoph-Hart about this.

[Sawer]

@d-healey @Alex-Paradis image url)

Hi. Sorry for my ignorance, but in this case, even after closing and reopening again, it still happens and the sound won't come out. I don't know why. Please help me.
I was so excited to show you guys my very first vst, but on every little achievement, there are other problems coming...