Presets & Projects

MNodes uses a flexible preset system for saving, organizing, and sharing your work.

Preset Files

Format	Extension	Description
Preset	.mnprt	Single preset with metadata + full graph state
Preset Bundle	.mnprtz	Compressed bundle with external files + thumbnails
Node Preset	.mnnpreset	State of a single node
Subgraph	.mnsubgraph	Reusable subgraph preset
Module	.mnmod	Reusable module with built-in front panel
Module Pack	.mnmodpack	Module bundle with all resources (audio, images, etc.)
Module Preset	.mnmprst	Snapshot of every internal control of a placed Module instance. See Module Presets.

Saving Presets

1. File → Save Preset or Ctrl/Cmd + S
2. Enter a name
3. Choose a category and add optional tags
4. Set author name (configurable in Settings)
5. The preset is saved to your User presets folder

Preset Metadata

Each preset stores:

• Name and Author
• Category (Bass, Lead, Pad, etc.)
• Description and Tags
• Creation / Modification timestamps
• Plugin version
• Preferred open mode (Edit or Perform)

Preset Categories

Bass, Pad, Lead, Keys, Pluck, Strings, Brass, Organ, Bell, Drone, Arp, Sequence, Delay, Reverb, Chorus, Distortion, Filter, Compressor, EQ, Modulation, Sampler, Drum, Vocal, MIDI, Ambient, Noise, Experimental, Template

Loading Presets

1. Open the Preset Browser from the toolbar or Explorer panel
2. Browse by category or search by name
3. Click a preset to load it

Browser Features

• Category filter:Show only presets in a category
• Search:Filter by name
• Favorites:Star presets for quick access
• Sort:Alphabetical, newest first, or oldest first
• Row height:Adjustable list density

Preset Storage Locations

Type	Path
Factory	~/Music/MManufacturer/MNodes/Library/Factory/
User	~/Music/MManufacturer/MNodes/Library/User/
Node Presets	~/Music/MManufacturer/MNodes/Library/NodePresets/
Subgraphs	~/Music/MManufacturer/MNodes/Library/Subgraphs/
Modules	~/Music/MManufacturer/MNodes/Library/Modules/
Module Presets	~/Music/MManufacturer/MNodes/Library/Modules/Presets/<ModuleTitle>/

These paths can be overridden in Settings → General.

Import & Export

• Import: Load .mnprt, .mnprtz, or .mnmodpack files from any location
• Export: Save presets or bundles to share with others
• Collect All & Export: Package an entire project as a .mnprtz bundle with all resources

Preset bundles (.mnprtz) and Module Packs (.mnmodpack) include all referenced external files (samples, images, film strips, wavetables), making them fully portable across machines. See the Modules guide for details on Module Packs.

MNodesHub

Browse and download community presets from MNodesHub. The Hub panel inside MNodes shows recent hub projects and lets you explore available content.

Recent Presets

MNodes tracks your recently opened presets. Access them from:

• The Home Panel on startup
• The File menu

Dirty State

When you modify a preset, MNodes tracks the changes. An indicator shows when the current state differs from the saved version, prompting you to save.