Ways to play sound on browser
October 13, 2020
Here are some lightweight code for playing sounds on browser
Audio element:
- quick and easy setup
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comes with player and controls
Audio buffer
- better for short audio clips
- easy implementation to take audio from a fetch
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good for sound effects
Media stream
- to receive a stream from somewhere
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can take user devices, including mic and webcam
Oscillator
- for manipulating the sound wave directly
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good for creating micro-tonal sounds
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