Note: We obviously cannot provide support for the MilkDrop plug-in itself. However, we will endeavour to provide you with a basic step-by-step guide to get you up and running. For more information on the MilkDrop plug-in we recommend you visit the following web sites http://www.nullsoft.com/free/milkdrop/ and http://www.geisswerks.com/
Step1.
How to download the MilkDrop visualization plug-in
To download the latest OtsAV-compatible MilkDrop 1.x plug-in click here.
Note: If this link does not work you will find a download link here however, do not download Milkdrop 2.x versions as OtsAV is only compatible with Milkdrop 1.x versions.
Step2.
How to install the MilkDrop plug-in
Run the installation file.
You will be prompted to select the directory that you wish to install MilkDrop in.
Click the Browse button and navigate to the C:\OtsLabs directory and click the OK button.
Click the Next button and complete the installation process.
Note: In this example we will set up MilkDrop for full screen display on your primary display.
Open OtsAV.
Go to Options -> Visual FX -> Set Plugin, select the vis_milk.dll file in the C:\OtsLabs\Winamp\Plugins directory.
Click the Open button.
Go to Options -> Visual FX -> Configure Plugin.
In the Render Mode drop down menu select Fullscreen.
In the Monitor drop down menu select the display adapter you want the visualization to be displayed on. (Either display [Primary Display Driver] or \\.\Display 1)
In the Misc.settings: option select the Clear screen at start up option.
You are now ready to run the visualization. Generate a playlist of your favorite Ots files and get OtsAV playing.
Go to menu View -> Visual FX... and MilkDrop will be displayed in fullscreen mode.
You are able to control OtsAV while watching MilkDrop in fullscreen mode. Below is a table showing the keys and functions.
To escape from the fullscreen display press Esc.
Note: Visualizations cannot be used while the Video subsystem is enabled. To quickly enable/disable the OtsAV video subsystem, press Ctrl+Alt+Shft+V on your keyboard.
MilkDrop-OtsAV key functions
|
Key |
Action |
|
Left arrow |
Fades out current track and plays the previous track. |
|
Right arrow |
Fades out current track and plays the next track in the other Deck or from the playlist. |
|
Top arrow |
Launches the F9 Scratch Sample, see Scratch Sampler. |
|
Bottom arrow |
Pauses the playing deck. |
Tip: While MilkDrop is running press F1 to view the MilkDrop Help menu.
Note: To find out more about the MilkDrop visualization please read the documentation that is supplied with the MilkDrop plug-in.
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