The SoundSketcher App is a Java-based application that allows users to create, edit, and manipulate audio clips in real-time. With an intuitive GUI, users can apply effects, mix tracks, and experiment with sounds, making it a fun and educational tool for learning audio processing and sound design concepts.
- Java – Core programming language for the application
- Swing – GUI framework for building the interactive interface
- Java Sound API / javax.sound.sampled – For audio processing and playback
- Create audio through notes
- Adjust volume
- Loop track
- Copy and paste notes
- Change Tempo
- Alter duration
- Mix multiple audio tracks
- Save edited audio clips
- Real-time preview of effects
- Intuitive GUI for easy navigation
- Planning: Decided on core features and GUI layout for audio manipulation.
- Implementation: Wrote Java code to handle audio input/output and apply real-time effects.
- Testing: Applied effects on various audio clips to ensure correct playback and responsiveness.
- Debugging: Fixed timing, buffer, and format issues to improve stability.
- How to process audio programmatically in Java
- Working with the Java Sound API for recording and playback
- Implementing audio effects and understanding their mathematical basis
- Handling real-time user interaction and GUI updates
- Debugging synchronization and buffer-related audio issues
Through this project, I strengthened my understanding of Java programming, audio processing, and GUI design. I also developed problem-solving skills by translating audio theory into functional software and managing real-time application constraints.
- Add more audio effects (e.g., distortion, filters, equalizer)
- Implement multi-track recording and mixing
- Add undo/redo functionality for edits
- Support exporting audio in multiple formats (MP3, WAV, FLAC)
- Improve GUI with drag-and-drop audio files
- Optimize performance for large audio files
- Clone or download the repository
- Copy files into your chosen IDE
- Run
Watch a short demo of the Sound Sketcher App in action:
