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