@SampleScience "ls" is the Unix/Linux terminal command for List. -a stands for All. (all of the files) It will list files on that folder showing hidden files also. I suppose some invisible file/folder thing is causing this.
An up front cost is not really compatible with a GPL project so that‘s not really an option. Also throwing money in my direction will not magically multiply the time I have available
lol, I was under the impression that you did this part-time, but I guess I was wrong.
I guess that the developer behind the project is as important as the platform used to develop. Do you think that your background as a programmer helps when developing in Hise? Personally, my background is more in sound and graphic design. My coding skills are low (but I'm working on it).
If you can't write scripts then you will be limited in what you can achieve with HISE (or Kontakt).