Note: Visualization integration is available in the OtsTurntables Pro package only. For license details click here.
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 you get MilkDrop integrated with OtsDJ. 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 OtsTurntables 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 to install MilkDrop.
Once the installation has completed click the Close button.
You may be prompted to run Winamp, click the No button.
Note: In this example we will set up MilkDrop for full screen display on your primary display.
Open OtsTurntables.
Click on the button and select the Options -> Visual FX -> Set Plugin option. Navigate to the C:\OtsLabs\Winamp\Plugins folder and select the vis_milk.dll file.
Click the Open button.
Click on the button and select the Options -> Visual FX -> Configure Plugin.
In the Render Mode drop down menu select Fullscreen.
In the Video Mode drop down menu select the mode to suit your display (monitor).
In the Monitor drop down menu select the display adapter you want the visualization to be displayed on ([Primary Display Driver]).
You are now ready to run the visualization. Create a playlist of your favorite files and get OtsTurntables playing.
Click on the button, MilkDrop will be displayed in fullscreen mode.
You are able to control OtsTurntables while watching MilkDrop in fullscreen mode. Below is a table showing the keys and functions.
To escape from the fullscreen display press Esc.
MilkDrop-OtsTurntables key functions
Key |
Action |
Left arrow |
Fades out current item and plays the previous item. |
Right arrow |
Fades out current item and plays the next item in the other turntable or from the playlist. |
Top arrow |
Launches the F9 Scratch Sample, see Applying scratch samples. |
Bottom arrow |
Pauses the playing turntable. |
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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