React Native Audio API
react-native-audio-api
provides system for controlling audio in React Native environment compatible with Web Audio API specification,
allowing developers to generate and modify audio in exact same way it is possible in browsers.
Installation
Usage with expo
react-native-audio-api
contains native custom code and isn't part of the Expo Go application. In order to be available in expo managed builds, you have to use Expo development build. Simplest way on starting local expo dev builds, is to use:
npx expo run:ios
npx expo run:android
To learn more about expo development builds, please check out Development Builds Documentation.
Documentation
Check out our dedicated documentation page for info about this library, API reference and more:
https://software-mansion.github.io/react-native-audio-api/
You can also check out MDN Web Docs for fully detailed description of the audio api.
Coverage
Our current coverage of Web Audio API specification can be found here: Web Audio API coverage.
Examples
The source code for the example application is under the /apps/common-app
directory. If you want to play with the API but don't feel like trying it on a real app, you can run the example project. Check Example README for installation instructions.
Your feedback
We are open to new ideas and general feedback. If you want to share your opinion about react-native-audio-api
or have some thoughts about how it could be further developed, don't hesitate to create an issue or contact the maintainers directly.
License
react-native-audio-api library is licensed under The MIT License. Some of the source code uses implementation directly copied from Webkit and copyrights are held by respective organizations, check COPYING file for further details
Credits
This project has been built and is maintained thanks to the support from Software Mansion

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