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V2 - Audio Visualizer
Updated Sep 2024Vue3

V2 - Audio Visualization Testing

Basic audio visualization experiments built while learning Web Audio API and Vue3

A learning project exploring Web Audio API fundamentals and real-time visualization techniques. Helped understand audio processing basics and Canvas rendering.

Build Key Features

  1. 01

    Basic Visualizations

    Simple frequency bars and waveform displays using Canvas. Includes basic color and shape variations.

    Basic Visualizations
  2. 02

    Audio Processing

    Basic audio analysis using Web Audio API's analyzer node. Still learning optimal FFT sizes and smoothing.

    Audio Processing
  3. 03

    Simple Controls

    Basic audio controls and visualization adjustments. First attempt at real-time parameter updates.

    Simple Controls

Friction Challenges

  1. 1

    Performance Issues

    Learning to handle audio processing and visualization without frame drops. Still needs optimization.

  2. 2

    Audio Timing

    Understanding audio buffering and synchronization. Lots of room for improvement.

  3. 3

    Browser Support

    Dealing with different browser implementations of Web Audio API. Currently only fully tested in Chrome.

Takeaways Learnings

Audio Processing

  • Learned basics of digital audio processing and real-time analysis
  • Started understanding FFT and frequency analysis concepts

Vue3 State Management

  • First time using Vue3's Composition API for real-time updates
  • Basic reactive state management for audio parameters

Canvas Performance

  • Learning about efficient Canvas rendering and animation
  • Basic understanding of requestAnimationFrame timing