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AudioCreator92

Posted on April 5, 2024 • Beginner

🎤 Need help with audio recording in Scratch

Hi everyone! I’m working on a project where I want to create an audio recorder that can capture sounds from the microphone and save them for playback later. Is this possible in Scratch?

I’ve been looking through the sound blocks but can’t find anything that lets me record new audio. Any suggestions would be really helpful! 🎵

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SoundExpert_Dev

Replied 3 hours later • ⭐ Best Answer

Great question @AudioCreator92! Unfortunately, Scratch doesn’t support real-time audio recording through its block system. Here’s what you need to know:

🚫 Why Audio Recording Isn’t Available

Scratch has intentional limitations when it comes to audio recording:

  • Security reasons: Microphone access could be misused
  • Privacy protection: Prevents unauthorized recording
  • Platform limitations: Browser security restrictions
  • File management: No direct file system access

🎵 Alternative Solutions

Here are some workarounds you can use:

1. Pre-recorded Audio Method

Record audio externally and import it:

    when flag clicked
ask [Record your message externally, then press Enter] and wait
say [Now upload your audio file to the project!]
play sound [your recorded sound v] until done
2. Text-to-Speech Simulation

Create a simple voice simulator:

    when flag clicked
ask [What should I say?] and wait
set [message v] to (answer)
repeat (length of (message))
say (letter (counter) of (message)) for (0.3) seconds
change [counter v] by (1)
end
3. Sound Effect Generator

Create procedural audio using existing sounds:

    define generate beep (pitch) (duration)
set [pitch v] effect to (pitch)
play sound [beep v] for (duration) seconds
clear sound effects

when flag clicked
generate beep (50) (0.5)
wait (0.1) seconds
generate beep (100) (0.3)

🛠️ External Tools Integration

For advanced audio projects, consider:

  • Audacity: Free audio recording and editing
  • Online voice recorders: Browser-based recording tools
  • Mobile apps: Record on phone, transfer to computer
  • TurboWarp: Extended Scratch with more capabilities

📱 Mobile Recording Workflow

Here’s a practical workflow:

flowchart TD A[📱 Record on Mobile] --> B[💾 Save Audio File] B --> C[📧 Email to Computer] C --> D[💻 Download File] D --> E[🎵 Import to Scratch] E --> F[🎮 Use in Project] style A fill:#e1f5fe style E fill:#e8f5e8 style F fill:#fff3e0

Hope this helps clarify the audio limitations! While direct recording isn’t possible, there are still creative ways to work with audio in Scratch! 🎶

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AudioCreator92

Replied 45 minutes later

@SoundExpert_Dev Thank you so much for the detailed explanation! 🙏

I understand now why recording isn’t available. I’ll try the external recording method you suggested. The text-to-speech simulation idea is really creative too!

One more question - can I at least detect when someone is speaking into the microphone, even if I can’t record it?

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MicrophoneTech_Sam

Replied 1 hour later

@AudioCreator92 Great follow-up question! Yes, you can detect audio input using the loudness sensor:

    when flag clicked
forever
if <(loudness) > [30]> then
say [I can hear you!] for (1) seconds
play sound [beep v]
end
end

This detects when someone speaks but doesn’t record the actual audio. You can use this for:

  • 🎤 Voice-activated controls
  • 🔊 Sound level meters
  • 🎵 Music rhythm games
  • 🗣️ Speech detection triggers
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Vibelf_Community

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Great discussion about audio limitations! For those wanting to create more advanced audio experiences, our community can help you with:

  • 🎼 Music and rhythm game mechanics
  • 🔊 Sound effect programming
  • 🎤 Voice-controlled interfaces
  • 🎹 Interactive audio systems

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