Sound for py5

[jaivanti]

Hello! I and Srushti have started understanding the works around implementing sound in py5. Would like to start the discussion here

[srukale]

hi @hx2A ! We had some question regarding sound in py5. Should we search for other packages for sound? Can we also implement using processing's sound library ?

[hx2A]

The installation is not that difficult

That's encouraging! What platforms did you test the installation on? I would expect Linux to be easier than Windows or OSX.

[hx2A]

I was suggesting the same, to have similar functionalities as Processing's sound library.

py5dub has good functionality, and can be a good foundation for this.

[srukale]

I tested on Windows, haven't tried OSX/Linux yet

[srukale]

I was suggesting the same, to have similar functionalities as Processing's sound library.

py5dub has good functionality, and can be a good foundation for this.

Okay , that sounds great then!

[hx2A]

I tested on Windows, haven't tried OSX/Linux yet

Were you using Anaconda? Can you also try installing it with the Thonny editor?

[jaivanti]

I have thonny editor.....I will try running around with it

[srukale]

@hx2A I started with thonny only . Can we have a meet later some time, just to discuss what functionalities should we have in py5 sound library ? Till then we are exploring Librosa too , just to see whichever is comfortable to work with

[hx2A]

Sure, we can meet over zoom, but I don't have all the answers about what functionalities should be in the sound library. I would suggest implementing things in phases, with the first phase being the basics and then adding from there.

librosa is an excellent library also.

What time zone are you in? I am in EST. What is your availability next week?

[srukale]

Hi , we are in IST zone. How about someday 9pm in EST next week ? Yes, it will be logical to work in phases only .

[hx2A]

How about Tuesday 9 PM EST? Is that day Tuesday or Wednesday for you?

I'll need to send you a zoom link and I don't have your email address. You can get my email address at the bottom of http://ixora.io/

[jaivanti]

@hx2A So, sorry for the late reply.
Its 6.30 am Wednesday for us. We are fine with it.
This is our email ID:
[email protected]
[email protected]

[hx2A]

OK, you should have gotten an email with the Zoom info. Talk to you later!

[srukale]

Yes, got the invite ! Thanks

[hx2A]

It was great speaking with you both yesterday!

Something I thought of afterwards is how a sound library could someday be a part of something that addresses py5's accessibility needs. Right now py5 is basically useless to someone using screen reader, and if it is possible to change that, I'd like to do so. I do care about accessibility but I don't know what to do here. I do know that such a thing would have to be done with guidance from experts on the subject and actual screen reader users, and that there's a lot more to it than "adding sound."

[srukale]

Accessibility in that case would be great and definitely mean something. The case is different to work on and also we don't have much idea about it . But while exploring sound options and researching about current objective, it would be great to see what people are working to address this issue. Just to confirm , accessibility here means to address for visually challenged people , right ?

[hx2A]

There's a lot I don't know about how to properly support folks who use screen readers or what they would want or expect from py5. I wanted to float the idea out there for you to be aware of as you work on the sound library. If I see an opportunity related to sound and accessibility, I'll let you know.

[srukale]

hi @hx2A , we were swamped up with our work last month . We had few ongoing things about sound library under process, will complete it and reach out to you soon. Sorry for not getting in contact last month.

[hx2A]

I understand, your job needs to be a priority. Good luck, and can't wait to see what you are working on!