Question 1

How do I play a sound with SoundJS?

Accepted Answer

Register a sound using createjs.Sound.registerSound, listen for the fileload event, and call createjs.Sound.play with the sound ID, as shown in the README example. This ensures proper loading and playback across browsers.

Question 2

SoundJS vs Howler.js: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

SoundJS is better for cross-browser compatibility with plugin support and legacy fallbacks, while Howler.js is more lightweight and focused on modern WebAudio and HTML5 Audio. Choose based on your target browser requirements.

Question 3

Can I use SoundJS with Cordova mobile apps?

Accepted Answer

Yes, SoundJS supports Cordova/PhoneGap via the CordovaAudioPlugin, but you must manually register this plugin as mentioned in the README. It handles audio playback in hybrid mobile environments.

Question 4

How to preload audio files efficiently with SoundJS?

Accepted Answer

Integrate with PreloadJS using the provided mechanism to manage audio loading, which ties into SoundJS's event system for efficient asset preloading and error handling in web applications.

Question 5

Does SoundJS support WebAudio on all browsers?

Accepted Answer

SoundJS uses WebAudioPlugin as the default but falls back to HTMLAudioPlugin when WebAudio is unavailable, such as in local file scenarios. The README notes that WebAudio may fail locally, requiring the fallback.

Question 6

How to handle sound events like completion in SoundJS?

Accepted Answer

Sound instances dispatch events for completion, loops, and interruptions; use createjs.Sound.on or instance event listeners to respond to these events, enabling dynamic audio interactions in your app.

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