da_Soundscape: Audio Playback Software

David_AVD

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da_Soundscape is for playing one or two lists of audio files. Each list has it’s own options and can be played on a different sound card.

If anyone wants to try it, I've created a page on da-Share for it.

No help file yet, but it should be easy enough to figure out. Use the + button to add mp3 / wav files or drop them onto the grid.
 

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Version 0.9.7.0 (2018-09-26)
* [new] Added ability to rearrange items in the selected layer (via first column)
* [enh] Now has 3 audio layers
* [enh] Clearer indication of playing cue in the list (green dot)
 

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Coming along nicely.
The 3rd layer is handy. In testing just now I've set up this:
  1. ambient wind noise constantly playing, pan = centre
  2. several different thunder noises, play order = random, pan = random
  3. several different animal noises, play order = random, pan = random
Makes for quite a good overall background sound, would be great if you had stereo speakers spread a little way a part in your yard.

One question: the delay min and delay max, is that in seconds and exactly what is it for?
 

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Coming along nicely.
One question: the delay min and delay max, is that in seconds and exactly what is it for?

Its the delay between when one file finishes and next starts. If both set to 0, its instant start. If both set to same value, it will be that many seconds between sounds. If values are different, then it will randomly pick a value between them as the delay.
At least, that's my understanding/experience with it :)
 

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Yeah, DJ is right about the delay. When set to zero the delay is fixed at 50ms.

Feedback is more always welcome. :)
 

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Version 1.2.0.0 (2018-10-01)
* [new] Support for more file types (now plays mp3, wav, wma, flac, aiff & ogg files)
* [new] Reverb option (per layer)
* [new] Pause buttons for selected layer and all layers
* [enh] Changing audio devices while running now updates currently playing sound
* [enh] Double click sounds list plays sound once when layer is stopped, or jumps if layer running
* [enh] Clear layer function now confirms before proceeding
* [enh] Hover hints for layer buttons now show that layer's status
* [fix] Layer controls didn't show correct status during delay periods
* [fix] Other sounds would sometimes restart when changing audio devices

You can get it here: https://www.da-share.com/software/da_soundscape/
 

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Version 1.2.0.0 (2018-10-01)
* [new] Support for more file types (now plays mp3, wav, wma, flac, aiff & ogg files)
* [new] Reverb option (per layer)
* [new] Pause buttons for selected layer and all layers
* [enh] Changing audio devices while running now updates currently playing sound
* [enh] Double click sounds list plays sound once when layer is stopped, or jumps if layer running
* [enh] Clear layer function now confirms before proceeding
* [enh] Hover hints for layer buttons now show that layer's status
* [fix] Layer controls didn't show correct status during delay periods
* [fix] Other sounds would sometimes restart when changing audio devices

You can get it here: https://www.da-share.com/software/da_soundscape/

Thanks, David.
I'm attempting to synchronise Beagle-bone Black, Raspberry Pi 2 and a Pixlite 16 controllers in my display, with a common sound source.
I'll give it a try and let you know how it went.
 

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Version 1.2.1.0 (2018-10-01)
* [fix] Paused layers now resume at right spot even if paused during a layer delay time
* [fix] Pausing and resuming caused error in some situations
 

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Version 1.3.0.0 (2018-10-05) [page on da-Share]
* [new] Status bar showing status of all layers and busy (loading files) indicator
* [new] Dedicated "add folder" function in grid's context menu
* [enh] Grid now accepts whole folders of files (does not descend into subfolders)
* [enh] Cues can be inserted into list instead of always being added to the end
* [enh] Selected row in layer list restores after a cue is added or removed
 
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