The problem is caused by the MIDI/Audio Drivers Setup dialog being open before you try to access the plugin's Options.

Using the MIDI/Audio Drivers Setup dialog to get to the default synth window is not ideal, since that causes you to re-select the VSTSynthFont each time. Re-selecting causes a fresh new instance of the plugin.

A better way to quickly open the default synth window is to use the Plugins button (to the left of the MIDI button) and click on Default Synth.

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Blake

PG Music Inc.