# OSC/PILOT General Discussion

**URL:** https://forum.oscpilot.com/c/general-discussion/5.md

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## [OSC/PILOT Release Notes/Change Log](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/osc-pilot-release-notes-change-log/98)

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**Author:** [@malcolm](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/malcolm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2020, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/osc-pilot-release-notes-change-log/98 "2020-08-04T15:50:38Z")

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1.15.5 Release August 30, 2026 Only available from this post: Windows: https://software.mau5trap.com/OSCpilot-Installer-v1.15.5.exe macOS: https://software.mau5trap.com/OSCpilot-v1.15.5.pkg New Features Windows bu…

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## [About the OSC/PILOT General Discussion category](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/about-the-osc-pilot-general-discussion-category/16)

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**Author:** [@malcolm](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/malcolm)\
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For general discussion about OSC/PILOT, interfacing it with other software, support questions etc.

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## [Updates on OSC PILOT](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/updates-on-osc-pilot/888)

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**Author:** [@AzeeDogz](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/AzeeDogz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2026, 1:16am UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/updates-on-osc-pilot/888 "2026-07-12T01:16:27Z")

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Are the updates Free?

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## [Organize/plan set](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/organize-plan-set/1031)

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**Author:** [@thepriscillaparticle](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/thepriscillaparticle)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 3:00am UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/organize-plan-set/1031 "2026-05-21T03:00:51Z")

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Hi, I’m looking for advice on how to organize/plan an OSC/Pilot/Ableton/Serato set. We’re trying to get ideas on how I can organize and divide the music up between Serato and Ableton via OSC/Pilot. Thanks Priscilla

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## [Recall states? Looking for help with preset workflow](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/recall-states-looking-for-help-with-preset-workflow/1027)

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**Author:** [@vortex57](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/vortex57)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/recall-states-looking-for-help-with-preset-workflow/1027 "2026-04-19T19:57:19Z")

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Hi all, I just got OSC/Pilot a few days ago and had a question to see if there’s a way to streamline my current workflow: I’m primarily using OSC/P on an iPad to send MIDI CCs to Amplitube VST pedalboards running in Abl…

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## [OSC/PILOT 1.15.3 Pre-Release posted](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/osc-pilot-1-15-3-pre-release-posted/1021)

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**Author:** [@malcolm](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/malcolm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/osc-pilot-1-15-3-pre-release-posted/1021 "2026-03-31T15:12:03Z")

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Available here only:

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## [Custom args and parsing OSC messages for Unreal](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/custom-args-and-parsing-osc-messages-for-unreal/1019)

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**Author:** [@triff](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/triff)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/custom-args-and-parsing-osc-messages-for-unreal/1019 "2026-02-25T23:12:17Z")

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Hiya, I’m using OSC/PILOT to build a control surface for an Unreal project, and also to interface between UE/Ableton on Mac and AUM/other apps on iPad. UE and Ableton are chatting away nicely using this message format: …

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## [Disable "Swipe Down from Upper Right Corner"](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/disable-swipe-down-from-upper-right-corner/1015)

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**Author:** [@sasota](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/sasota)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/disable-swipe-down-from-upper-right-corner/1015 "2026-02-24T01:17:03Z")

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Hi, I’m using OSC Pilot for customer KIOSCs. The Tab to edit function is alright, because the customer has no access to a keyboard. What I’m worried about is the swipe down to edit. I there any option to disable that? …

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## [Can we get a quick video example of how the CUSTOM IN ARGS Color change argument works?](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/can-we-get-a-quick-video-example-of-how-the-custom-in-args-color-change-argument-works/929)

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**Author:** [@Zzyzx](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/Zzyzx)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 3:13am UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/can-we-get-a-quick-video-example-of-how-the-custom-in-args-color-change-argument-works/929 "2026-02-23T03:13:48Z")

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I just plainly don’t understand the docs reference for the Input arguments for color. I see how they work on a macro scale but I don’t understand how to use it in practice. Is this to select from the existing color palet…

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## [I need a touchscreen monitor recommendation](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/i-need-a-touchscreen-monitor-recommendation/1010)

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**Author:** [@r1ddlz](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/r1ddlz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/i-need-a-touchscreen-monitor-recommendation/1010 "2026-02-22T00:43:03Z")

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I need a touchscreen monitor recommendation for osc pilot that is still in stock and preferably under $1,000.

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## [Can anyone please help me with this?](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/can-anyone-please-help-me-with-this/976)

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**Author:** [@LVNDY](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/LVNDY)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/can-anyone-please-help-me-with-this/976 "2026-02-17T02:47:39Z")

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The app tells me to swipe from the right corner or press tab to open, neither works and I’m stuck, this is a 7th Gen Ipad which works great in other apps being second hand condition, i haven’t had any problems apart f…

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## [OSC/PILOT Version 1.13.3 posted](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/osc-pilot-version-1-13-3-posted/1002)

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**Author:** [@malcolm](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/malcolm)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 7:34am UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/osc-pilot-version-1-13-3-posted/1002 "2025-12-19T07:34:45Z")

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Release notes here:

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## [Pad Solution: Display current XY](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/pad-solution-display-current-xy/425)

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**Author:** [@stratospheric](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/stratospheric)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2025, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/pad-solution-display-current-xy/425 "2025-12-16T18:39:32Z")

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Have expanded the previous solution of pad combined with axis sliders. Pad is linked (through Processing) with updating individual sliders and underlaid transparent read-only sliders for pad indicators. The stack of el…

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## [OSC/PILOT for Mac](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/osc-pilot-for-mac/26)

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**Author:** [@nikoda](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/nikoda)\
**Replies:** 51\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2025, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/osc-pilot-for-mac/26 "2025-12-16T18:38:59Z")

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hi guys! first off, this software looks INCREDIBLE and can’t wait to get my hands on it! Just curious is there anything in the works regarding a version for Mac?

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## [Joel's Multitouch Setup for Ableton on Mac](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/joels-multitouch-setup-for-ableton-on-mac/1001)

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**Author:** [@patgilligan8](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/patgilligan8)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 10:44pm UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/joels-multitouch-setup-for-ableton-on-mac/1001 "2025-12-10T22:44:58Z")

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Hi there! I was watching Joel explain is OSC pilot DJing setup on his instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQIOcQpgSjs/ I tried doing the same with a Viewsonic, TD1656-2K touchscreen display connected to my Ma…

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## [Powerpoint notes](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/powerpoint-notes/998)

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**Author:** [@DickyP](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/DickyP)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/powerpoint-notes/998 "2025-11-28T21:55:32Z")

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Has anyone had any experience pulling notes from Powerpoint ? I’m currently using OSC Point with companion and dNotes on occasions however I would love to be able to pull the notes out to a custom environment for events …

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## [Version 1.12.10 Released](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/version-1-12-10-released/997)

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**Author:** [@malcolm](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/malcolm)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 2:11am UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/version-1-12-10-released/997 "2025-11-13T02:11:25Z")

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Release notes here:

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## [Is Font hacking possible?](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/is-font-hacking-possible/900)

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**Author:** [@stratospheric](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/stratospheric)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 1:20am UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/is-font-hacking-possible/900 "2025-11-13T01:20:15Z")

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I realize that changing the label and system font is not part of the settings. I am willing to get under the hood to change this. Could you give any guidance on where to start?

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## [Version 1.12.7 Released](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/version-1-12-7-released/995)

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**Author:** [@malcolm](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/malcolm)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/version-1-12-7-released/995 "2025-11-11T23:31:33Z")

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Release notes here:

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## [Ipad layout update issue](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/ipad-layout-update-issue/971)

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**Author:** [@quentintin](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/quentintin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2025, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/ipad-layout-update-issue/971 "2025-10-27T15:28:03Z")

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Hi OSC folks I’m trying to use OSC PILOT to control ableton live cues from my ipad. so I downloaded rtp midi and osc pilot on my ipad and laptop. I easily managed to get everything to work together and send midi messa…

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## [Can I connect a muse 2 headset with OSC output to convert to midi?](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/can-i-connect-a-muse-2-headset-with-osc-output-to-convert-to-midi/991)

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**Author:** [@Sam1](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/Sam1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2025, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/can-i-connect-a-muse-2-headset-with-osc-output-to-convert-to-midi/991 "2025-10-19T20:39:48Z")

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I have a muse2 eeg headset that I have been able to see the data stream but I have not been able to convert the OSC output yet into midi. Can this program help me achieve this using iPad in performance hopefully without …

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## [Ableton audio clip sync support](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/ableton-audio-clip-sync-support/987)

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**Author:** [@Mike](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/Mike)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 12:27am UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/ableton-audio-clip-sync-support/987 "2025-08-28T00:27:58Z")

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The goal is to have audio clips in Ableton sync with OSC Pilot so the on/off state of the clip is visually shown on pilot’s interface. Midi send setup is no problem, all good there for most things. The challenge is ensur…

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## [Don't send Message when Physical button is lit](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/dont-send-message-when-physical-button-is-lit/983)

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**Author:** [@DaMacFunkin](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/DaMacFunkin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 11:02pm UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/dont-send-message-when-physical-button-is-lit/983 "2025-08-04T23:02:47Z")

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Hello, Is it possible to set up a Midi button to control a Latched Physical button so that it only sends the On message when the Button is latched off, for example: 1 - Button on Physical machine is Lit, sending Moment…

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## [OSC and MIDI CC via cable](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/osc-and-midi-cc-via-cable/980)

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**Author:** [@MUGSHOT](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/MUGSHOT)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/osc-and-midi-cc-via-cable/980 "2025-07-25T13:45:05Z")

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Hello, I am using osc/pilot on a Windows pc to control Ableton on a Mac. At the moment I’m using rtpmidi to enable the two hosts to interact. This is fine while I’m in my studio, but I’m quite worried taking it out on th…

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## [Basic OSC setup for Pilot and Ableton](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/basic-osc-setup-for-pilot-and-ableton/816)

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**Author:** [@LupinTD](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/LupinTD)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/basic-osc-setup-for-pilot-and-ableton/816 "2025-05-02T23:15:31Z")

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So, I have Pilot setup with Ableton, and I’m able to control things just fine. I set it up just as I would a basic hardware controller, so I believe I am only using MIDI here, not OSC. To take advantage of OSC functiona…

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## [Can't get OSC/Pilot to work with Resolume](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/cant-get-osc-pilot-to-work-with-resolume/964)

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**Author:** [@ScottBrio](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/ScottBrio)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/cant-get-osc-pilot-to-work-with-resolume/964 "2025-04-21T21:18:44Z")

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Ok so I’ve searched the forums and Reddit and ChatGPT and still haven’t solved my issue. I’ve got Windows 10 with Resolume on two computers, my personal computer at home and my work computer at a nightclub. I’m trying t…

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## [Is there a way to temporarily hide the Menu button (iPad)?](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-temporarily-hide-the-menu-button-ipad/686)

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**Author:** [@tcconway](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/tcconway)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-temporarily-hide-the-menu-button-ipad/686 "2025-03-24T18:20:22Z")

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Is there a way to hide the “Cheesburger” or Menu icon on the iPad? I don’t want to get rid of it…but I also don’t want to be looking at it during show. Thanks.

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## [Open OSC/Pilot in Kiosc Mode on start](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/open-osc-pilot-in-kiosc-mode-on-start/957)

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**Author:** [@sasota](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/sasota)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/open-osc-pilot-in-kiosc-mode-on-start/957 "2025-03-24T18:19:19Z")

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Hi, Is there an option to start an OSC/Pilot File in Fullscreen and Run-Mode, when Windows starts?

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## [Button Midi Signals](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/button-midi-signals/949)

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**Author:** [@derrickrhems](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/derrickrhems)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/button-midi-signals/949 "2025-02-25T19:11:33Z")

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Need a little help. For some reason when I go to use the buttons on the app, the midi signals are not always sent. By the way, I am using a Windows desktop for the program. When I use button groups, they all work correct…

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## [Need help reactivating software](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/need-help-reactivating-software/777)

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**Author:** [@WAVSVN](https://forum.oscpilot.com/u/WAVSVN)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2023, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.oscpilot.com/t/need-help-reactivating-software/777 "2023-06-13T14:50:09Z")

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Hi, I recently had to do a clean install of windows to fix a gpu driver issue and both OSC/PAR and OSC/PILOT are asking for my license keys again, unfortunately my mailbox has been emptied since I got the emails with the…

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