Question 1

How accurate is wave's automatic beat detection?

Accepted Answer

Wave's automatic BPM detection via :detectBPM() is experimental and may not be precise; for reliable rhythm games, manually set BPM with :setBPM() based on known song data.

Question 2

How to sync visuals with music energy in wave?

Accepted Answer

Load audio with :newSource(), parse it with :parse(), set intensity with :setIntensity(), and call :getEnergy() in love.draw() to adjust visuals, like scaling a circle based on energy.

Question 3

wave vs LÖVE's built-in audio: which is better for my game?

Accepted Answer

Choose wave if you need advanced features like audio parsing or beat callbacks for interactive experiences; use LÖVE's default audio for simple playback without synchronization overhead.

Question 4

Can wave handle fading between multiple audio tracks?

Accepted Answer

Yes, use :fadeIn() and :fadeOut() on individual sources, but you must manage updates for each source in love.update() to ensure smooth transitions across tracks.

Question 5

What's the performance impact of wave's audio parsing?

Accepted Answer

Parsing audio files for energy data increases CPU usage, especially with streamed or large files; test on target hardware to avoid frame drops in performance-sensitive games.

Question 6

How to set up a rhythm game with beat callbacks in wave?

Accepted Answer

Load your song, set its BPM with :setBPM(), add a callback function with :onBeat(), and update the source every frame with :update(dt) to trigger beats accurately.

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