useAudio

Hook that manages audio playback with sprite support

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This hook uses Audio browser api to provide enhanced functionality. Make sure to check for compatibility with different browsers when using this api

Installation

Library

CLI

Manual

import { useAudio } from '@siberiacancode/reactuse';

Usage

const audio = useAudio("/path/to/sound.mp3");

Demo

source

Api

Parameters

Name	Type	Default	Note
url	string	-	The URL of the audio file to play
options?	UseAudioOptions	-	Audio configuration options
options.volume?	number	1	Initial volume level (0 to 1)
options.playbackRate?	number	1	Initial playback speed (0.5 to 2)
options.interrupt?	boolean	false	Whether to stop current playback when starting a new one
options.soundEnabled?	boolean	true	Whether audio playback is initially enabled
options.sprite?	SpriteMap	-	Map of named audio segments for sprite-based playback

Returns

UseAudioReturn

Type declaration

export interface SpriteMap {
  /** [start time in seconds, end time in seconds] */
  [key: string]: [number, number];
}

export interface UseAudioOptions {
  /** Whether audio playback is initially enabled */
  immediately?: boolean;
  /** Whether to stop current playback when starting a new one */
  interrupt?: boolean;
  /** Initial playback speed (0.5 to 2) */
  playbackRate?: number;
  /** Map of named audio segments for sprite-based playback */
  sprite?: SpriteMap;
  /** Initial volume level (0 to 1) */
  volume?: number;
}

export interface UseAudioReturn {
  /** Current playback speed (0.5 to 2) */
  playbackRate: number;
  /** Whether audio is currently playing */
  playing: boolean;
  /** Current volume level (0 to 1) */
  volume: number;
  /** Set playback speed (0.5 to 2) */
  changePlaybackRate: (value: number) => void;
  /** Pause audio playback at current position */
  pause: () => void;
  /** Start audio playback from the beginning or specified sprite segment */
  play: (sprite?: string) => Promise<void>;
  /** Set audio volume level (0 to 1) */
  setVolume: (value: number) => void;
  /** Stop audio playback and reset position to start */
  stop: () => void;
}

Source

Source • Demo

Contributors

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