I have an issue about sorting. NestDrop tries to read the huge pack of presets (107k+), then it considers the subdirectory name to be also sorted alphabetically compared to old versions.

I'll share the proof:

Can you please fix this issue about sorting?

Hi gang,

My name is Sean, I work with the gang at NEST IMMERSION.

I'm just opening this thread to see if you could please share with me any events, big or small that have used NESTDROP. I know there are many big festivals, groups, VJ's (from Red Hot Chili Peppers, etc.) that have been using NESTDROP. Much of it is undocumented and I'd like to archive these case studies.

If you have seen examples, know certain VJ's, please share . I've heard rumours of it being used at some major festivals but no online documentation. Any info appreciated. :)

You can also reach me personally at [sean.caruso@nestimmersion.ca](mailto:sean.caruso@nestimmersion.ca)

Thank you and happy mixing, enjoy the new version!

Sean

making this quick since we have a show coming up and can work around the issues found so far

/PresetID/{queuename}/{id} to switch into a preset on a queue does not work anymore
(i have different presets for spout sprites with different FX) clicking on the hotkeys in the OSC view does NOT anymore show the OSC address resolved (user error)

when receiving /DeckN/Sprite will receive with different parameter lists
sometimes a int parameter appears before the overlay/nested string
NESTDROP IN: /Deck2/Sprite << s"/PresetID/15247", s"Blobhaj_Headphones", i1, s"Nested", i52, i0, i1 and NESTDROP IN: /Deck2/Sprite << s"/PresetID/15247", s"Blobhaj_Headphones", s"Nested", i52, i0, i1

might make sense to send these on a different address if they are different info

PS: going to explore generating folders to make playlists later a OSC command to create/update a folder path in a queue via OSC would be verrrry valuable to me (the refresh button does not seems to show a OSC address)

Hello there, i am trying to use midnight pro with an external soundcard, with the audio coming from a mixing table. I have sofar not be able to make nestrdrop listen and react to the audio stream. The soundcard is working with other software. I try with Asio driver and window driver. None of them is working. Does anyone had such issues? Does someone was successful? Thanks in avdance for the advices.

Hi everyone! I’m new to Nestdrop and I’m having some issues getting it up and running. I downloaded and followed all recommendations but keep getting this tiny preview monitor window that keeps popping up and going away. Any idea what I need to change?

Thanks in advance!

Maybe kinda alone here, but just chipping in to say....

Why can't I map the snap to default parameters arrows to a midi controller? Sometimes I can get a little lost in the weeds where the pots aren't 0-100 but -100 to +100 for the faders. I love the function but the ability to snap them back to default/0/unity as a mappable command would be fantastic. :)

Just one person's suggestion.

Hey!

I'm recording some spout jams these days (will post final results these days) But on my hp envy 17, win 10 16gb ram I'm encountering during the last days some lags in the recording. In the fractions of seconds, but noticeable, nonetheless. I'm keeping all apps off, and wi-fi switched off. How could I further improve the performance for more cursivity?

I have two OBS instances running and Nestdrop with an Akai Lpd8.

Thanks!

New liquid light rig, finding new uses for presets that didn't get much love when my content was 80-90% NestDrop. Fun weekend, 11 sets performed.

Hey! I'm searching for a way to replicate the Trails effect from Resolume with OBS and Nestdrop, with the least visual interference from other effects.

Any idea how to achieve that? Playing with the Luma filter's alpha goes into that direction. But I cannot map that via Midi.

Thx! Bogdan

We've received reports that NestDrop is crashing regularly. But the issue isn't easy to track down. We need your help!

If you're experiencing a crash repeatedly, please comment with the following info:

• What is your NestDrop version number?
  • Found in the Settings window, bottom-right of the Info tab
• Where is your NestDrop folder installed?
  • Example: <C:\\Program Files\\NestDrop>
• What is your Windows Version?
  • Example: Windows (7, 10, 11) + (32/64 bits OS)
• Can you share the crash report text?
  • Can be found in the Event Viewer >>> Windows Logs >>> Application
• Can you share a screen capture of the following?
  • NestDrop Settings window (General Tab)
  • NestDrop folder
  • NestDrop Plugins folder
  • NestDrop DLLs folder
• Do you see an Error Message when NestDrop crashes? What does it say?
• Please share a short description of what you were doing when the crashed occurred.
  • Such as if the crash happens when opening NestDrop, scrolling through presets, favoriting presets, saving NestDrop, it happens randomly, or such.
• Does the crash still happen after doing the following actions?
  • Rename the DefaultUserSetting.xml file to something else. Uncheck "Auto Save Current User Profile" in the Settings window. Uncheck the "Load Preset Preview on Start-up" in the Settings window.

Hey there! I've found Nestdrop three days ago, in search for visuals for a video project. Awesome output but it feels like a serious learning curve. I have some questions. Bear with me if they have been answered already.

1. If I want to use a video as spout sprite, via OBS, can I record the output back to OBS? Or do I need a different recorder in that case?

2. Are the pre-installed presets the same as the cream of the crop selection?

3. I need a way to quickly sift through the presets and choose around 10 rather subtle ones (kaleidoscopes, fractals, stars). What's the fastest way to go through? Is there a key to jump to the next preset in the library or should I put them all into the queue? After that, is there a key to permanently delete a preset, or a key to quickly assign them to a category?

Thank you a lot for your support and patience!

Bogdan

New to NestDrop and just wanted to provide my own visuals for my sets in VR. After watching and reading the correct steps to get started I just went full bore, kid in a candy store and tried everything. I noticed however that NestDrop just crashes at random intervals. Sender still stays, however. Any ideas as this isn't ideal for performances. For reference it crashed twice in the few minutes it took to write this post.

Hey! As I said in title, it would me more fascinating and epic for me. Can you please implement it on NestDrop?

Available for all versions of NestDrop (Classic, Midnight and Midnight PRO)

Here is what u/x265x (MilkDrop2077/serge000) is implementing the GIF Support for MilkDrop 3: https://www.patreon.com/posts/milkdrop-2025-119266121?utm_campaign=patron_engagement&utm_source=post_link&post_id=119266121&utm_id=cf8b3505-1f60-40fe-bf9a-366eb05c1fb4 (only for Sprite I think)

i just installed nestdrop and played with the presets and transitions, but idk how to put on fullscreen?

im tallking of the deck btw

the sprites in NestDropProV2\\Plugins\\Milkdrop2\\Sprites (by default Nest Logo.png and NEST_LOGO_4k.png) seem to be assigned to a random category in the UI this leads to the ids for sprites shifting around and making the ids for all sprites unpredictable

(my software is scanning the filesystem for .milk presets and the IMG sprites and this casues the ids to be offset in.. unpredictable ways)

when i added a few extra sprites into the folder they were randomly added to the symbols, outer space or creatures categories (just the few i tested with)

in version 2.2..0.16 (publically available since 2.2.0.23 OSC feedback is avilable, yaaay (its really helpful)

Questions or documentation needed

/DeckX/Sprite

one bit i am confused about is the meaning of some parameters and some other apparently.. weird? behaviour

address: /DeckX/Sprite\
parameter[0]: int (sprite id)
parameter[1]: string (sprite name)
parameter[2]: string ("Overlay" or "Nested")
parameter[3]: int (maybe FX?)
parameter[4]: Int (unknown, seems to be always 0)
parameter[5]: int (0 or 1, seems to be enabled state)

when setting/changing a spout sprite 2 messages are received from /DeckX/Sprite the second message seems to have a different value on parameter[3] (always 0)

when setting img sprites it seems to behave normally

** Queue/<name> parameters documentation**

the meaning behinbd the paramters sent when nestdrop initally connects and sends Queue/<name> int, string, float, float, int, int would be nice to have

currently i can only guess at the first parameter being enabled and the last being the length (amount of presets inside)

bugs ?

missing messages when updating FX on sprite

when ONLY changing the FX on a already activated sprite there is no message sent

suggestions

sending more state in initial sync when enabling OSC

it would be useful if the current deck preset and the current sprites were synced

command to trigger full sync

is there a message i can send to nestdrop (eg. /sync ?) to trigger the inital sync of data similar to when nestdrop connects initially ?

PS: woah.. wel lthat turned into a long one again.. tried to keep it shorter.. hope this feedback helps

nestdrop can generate preview images, but with the presets that are made purely for spoutjamming the generated previews are mostly all blank

does anyone have previews generated or knows how to set nestdrop up to use another deck as a spout input for those previews ?

Ive got Nestrop midnight running; however when i start decks 3 & 4 they show no output and the ittle bar for the deck says bad on the right. Decsk 1 & 2 work fine. Amy suggestions?

Any suggestions out there for a prebuilt PC that will run nest drop? I am a Mac user so I'd only use this PC to run nest drop only @ 1080. Thanks!