sdl_mixer ☆
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Description:
Sample multi-channel audio mixer library
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Nov 13, 2024
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: audio sdl multimedia game-development library
Install: brew install sdl_mixer
About:
SDL_mixer is a library that handles the loading and mixing of multiple audio file formats, including WAV, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, and MIDI, within SDL-based applications. It provides a simple API for playing sound effects and music with support for multiple channels and effects like fading and looping. Its main value is enabling rich, cross-platform audio functionality for games and multimedia software.
Key Features:
  • Supports multiple audio formats (WAV, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, MIDI)
  • Simple API for playing and mixing sound samples and music tracks
  • Multi-channel audio mixing for simultaneous sound effects
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Use Cases:
  • Adding sound effects and background music to 2D games built with SDL
  • Creating multimedia applications or demos that require audio playback
  • Prototyping game audio systems in educational or hobbyist projects
Alternatives:
  • OpenAL – More advanced 3D spatial audio, but with a steeper learning curve.
  • FMOD – Commercial, feature-rich audio engine used in professional game development.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Nov 13, 2024 9:07am 6 VERSION_BUMP 140ee5da
Oct 2, 2023 2:33pm 6 VERSION_BUMP a55977ed
Feb 6, 2023 12:14am 6 VERSION_BUMP 9888fe74
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