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      CommentAuthorbradm81
    • CommentTimeMar 12th 2008
     
    Wondering who here has had experience embedding playable mp3 files into a page. I'm looking for something real light weight, dependable, with a simple interface. Any tools out there you'd recommend or just use the browser default?
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      CommentAuthorcoollew
    • CommentTimeMar 12th 2008 edited by coollew on the 13th March 2008 at 07:34:24 EDT
     
    Ive heard good things about this XSPF flash player I have downloaded it but havent
    attempted it yet and its open sourse.
    here
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    A Flash player is probably your best bet. There are many out there. Search the Flash movies here, http://flashkit.com/movies/.
    An XML generated playlist or automatic playlist by folder, are usually the easiest to get up and running.
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    I agree, flash is the way to go. Browser default usually is terrible, people have to end up opening another application to hear the MP3.

    On my site, I use Jeroen Wijering's JW FLV Media Player. I just use it for MP3s, but it supports video, etc if you need it.

    It's highly configurable, right down to pixel-width and height, and hex colours for the interface. It takes a little digging around in the code, but it's not too bad, even for me, a complete JS noob.

    It's basically three files: an XML file for the playlist, which is usually the only thing you need to touch, and then a JS file and the SWF file. Umm also there's some HTML code you need to copy and paste to tie it all together (obviously).

    But I digress. Two thumbs up for JW FLV Media Player. Check it out on my site for a working example.
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      CommentAuthorbradm81
    • CommentTimeMar 13th 2008
     
    Thanks guys.

    Sam, that player looks really simple. I'm guessing you haven't had too many problems with it? Awesome tunes btw.

    Any others?
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    Thank you.
    Yes, it's really simple. No problems here :)
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      CommentAuthoryugnats
    • CommentTimeMar 13th 2008
     
    if you use wordpress this is a great audio plugin:
    http://www.1pixelout.net/code/audio-player-wordpress-plugin/

    and here is a tutorial on how to use the plugin on a non-wordpress site:
    http://www.macloo.com/examples/audio_player/
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      CommentAuthoracousticsam
    • CommentTimeJul 2nd 2008 edited by acousticsam on the 02nd July 2008 at 20:14:29 EDT
     
    I've just come across another one, whilst working on a redesign of my site. Thought some people might find it useful.

    http://flash-mp3-player.net/ has lots of options and lets you customize in the browser, then generates the code for you.

    What's cool is that you can specify your playlist MP3 URLs and Titles in a separate .txt or .xml file.

    Oh, and it's open source.
    • CommentAuthorMattKern
    • CommentTimeJul 3rd 2008
     
    Posted By: yugnatsif you use wordpress this is a great audio plugin:
    http://www.1pixelout.net/code/audio-player-wordpress-plugin/

    and here is a tutorial on how to use the plugin on a non-wordpress site:
    http://www.macloo.com/examples/audio_player/


    If you are looking for simple, fast and reliable, I highly recommend this one. I have used it on a few different sites and I love it.

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