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Name

SoundFile

Examples
import processing.sound.*;
SoundFile file;

void setup() {
  size(640, 360);
  background(255);
    
  // Load a soundfile from the /data folder of the sketch and play it back
  file = new SoundFile(this, "sample.mp3");
  file.play();
}      

void draw() {
}
Description This is a Soundfile Player which allows to play back and manipulate soundfiles. Supported formats are: WAV, AIF/AIFF, MP3. MP3 decoding can be very slow on ARM processors (Android/Raspberry Pi), we generally recommend you use lossless WAV or AIF files.
Methods
channels() Returns the number of channels of the soundfile.
cue() Cues the playhead to a fixed position in the soundfile.
duration() Returns the duration of the soundfile in seconds.
frames() Returns the number of frames of this soundfile.
play() Starts the playback of the soundfile. Only plays to the end of the audiosample once.
jump() Jump to a specific position in the soundfile while continuing to play.
pause() Stop the playback of the file, but cue it to the current position so that the next call to play() will continue playing where it left off.
isPlaying() Check whether this soundfile is currently playing.
loop() Starts playback which will loop at the end of the soundfile.
amp() Change the amplitude/volume of this audiosample.
pan() Move the sound in a stereo panorama. Only works for mono soundfiles!
rate() Set the playback rate of the soundfile.
stop() Stops the playback.
Constructor
SoundFile(parent, path)
Parameters
parent PApplet: typically use "this"
path String: filename of the sound file to be loaded
Updated on January 21, 2019 10:05:15am EST

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