Short: Audio Player for Python 1.4.0 - 3.13.x. Author: wisecracker.bazza@gmail.com (Barry Walker) Uploader: Barry Walker Type: dev/src Version: 1.00.00 Architecture: generic; m68k-amigaos Distribution: AMINET ============================================================================ Architectures: Classic AMIGAs, FS-UAE, OSX 10.15.7, Linux Mint 20.3, CygWin. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MINIMUM Requirements Are:- -------------------------- 1) Amiga environment:- Stock AMIGA 1200 with HDD and 4MB FastRAM. Python Version 1.4.0. (!!! RECOMMENDED !!! -> 68030-FPU and at least 8MB FastRAM. It will run much faster and better however with more FastRAM, serious expansion cards, and Python Version 2.0.1). FS-UAE on OSX 10.15.7 and Linux Mint 20.3. Standard AMIGA OS_3.0.x install or better. 2) Apple OSX 10.12.x to 10.15.7 and higher using default Python 2.7.x, 3.5.2. 3.8.x, 3.9.x and 3.10.6, (and 3.13.x). 3) Linux Mint 20.3, Python 2.7.x, 3.8.x and 3.9.x. 4) Windows 8.1 to 10, Python 2.4.3 to 3.10.6, catered for but it is NOT PRETTY! 5) It has NOT been tested on WinUAE but it might well work. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- History:- --------- 19-05-2025. ----------- Version 1.00.00: Because 'SoX' is no longer being updated it has been superseded by 'ffplay from the 'ffmpeg' suite. 'SoX' is still left in because it WILL work with 'WAV' files. Corrected as many typos and errors that I can find! AFAIAC, it has now reached the final upload and I will assume it works on future Python Versions, as from 21-03-2025:- Python Version 3.14.0A6. 17-10-2022. ----------- Version 0.75.00: Added 'ffplay' from the 'ffmpeg' suite. Also added a third party 'music123' to the Linux listing obtained from the Linux Mint 20.3 repository. Corrected some comment errors inside 'PyPlayer.py' and updated the manual. 13-08-2022. ----------- Version 0.50.00: Major version jump; so what's new: (I was half expecting someone to tell me that the Generic function is technically a security risk as anything could be executed, but as PyPlayer will never be used by pros' in a commercial environment then why worry.) As of 08-08-2022: Tested and working under Python 3.11.0rc1, on OSX 10.15.7. 1) 'padsp' added to the OSS '/dev/dsp' section. 2) Added a function to test for the players used and if none exists EXITS the code completely, SO BE AWARE. 3) I can't be arsed with cleaning up the Windows 8.x to 10, and perhaps 11, OSes as there is now a Generic call that you can now use to suit your needs. 29-05-2022. ----------- Version 0.02.50: What's new: Added a basic Generic function for expert usage of command line audio players that I am unaware of and the current ones too. it means also that you have a choice of being able to use any of Play16's options to further enhance Play16's capability. It also means that you COULD even use arecord, parec[ord] or any other command line capable recording software of your choice to RECORD your audio. You will need some kind of timeout for this facility however, so be aware! This extra facility is unintentional and untested, so you try it out at you own risk! It allows you to use ANY switches, options, keywords and file extensions of your choice so long as the whole is inside inverted commas as a single string, OR, as a single string variable; make sure you have tested your code first from the command line to ensure that it works. Sound eXchange, SoX, looks like it is not being updated any more, but VideoLAN, VLC, is current, and, certainly being supported. See the 'Generic_In_Linux.png' for playback examples. (Working on the UGLY Windows part at the moment. UGH!) (DLs are now 79 as PyPlayer.zip before the next upload.) 14-05-2022. ----------- Version 0.01.00: What's new: 1) Now the spawned child plays in the background by default. 2) It has the option of turning this facility OFF and the script or Python command prompt '>>>' waits until the played audio finishes before it can resume. 3) If the default 'Error_Beep.wav' is not in the current directory then it will be created 'silently' with the option of a verbose mode. 4) Windows 8.1 to 10 is catered for but requires VLC. It is VERY UGLY however. Also VLC works from the command line extremely well where SOX no longer works at all! (DLs have now reached 385 before the next upload as PyPlayer.zip and PyPlayer.lha becomes deleted.) 01-05-2022. ----------- Version 0.00.30: A taster upload to see how many are interested... (172 DLs inside 13.5 days.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other minimum requirements depending on what you decide to use:- ---------------------------------------------------------------- Python Version 1.4.0, absolute minimum:- https://aminet.net/package/dev/lang/Python_14 AND/OR, for expanded and very highly expanded AMIGAs... <- Recommended! https://aminet.net/package/dev/lang/Python20 <- Recommended! Play16, two versions the lower one includes a 68000 version, and both also supports AHI and others if need be but Paula8 is the default and the one actually used! https://aminet.net/package/mus/play/Play16 https://aminet.net/package/mus/play/Play16_v1.9 https://aminet.net/package/dev/c/AsyncIO <- This is already inside the archive of the Play16_v1.9 install. No other important dependencies needed. !!! VERY IMPORTANT !!! ---------------------- If you have DLed PyPlayer before and have 'import'ed it then delete ANY and ALL PyPlayer.pyc files so that they can be re-compiled correctly for this latest PyPlayer version. (This includes those "PyPlayer/__pycache__/*.pyc" on other non-AMIGA platforms for Python Versions 3.3.x to at least 3.13.x.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- General:- --------- I wanted a very basic Python audio player for AMIGA Python 1.4.0 so I decided upon this idea:- A basic '.WAV' audio player module for Python Versions 1.4.0 to 2.0.1 for the AMIGA A1200(HD) platform to Version 3.13.x for other platforms. The limits are 'WAV' files for every platform, plus, a maximum standard sample rate of 48000 sps, (actually 56000 sps), and 2 channels maximum for the AMIGA ONLY. The code seems naive in places but getting things like this to work for all types of platforms and Python versions require some degree of naive coding. For some platforms there are a multitude of audio formats that can be played but this code was primarily intended for the AMIGA A1200(HD) with a small amount FastRAM. It goes without saying that highly expanded AMIGAs will probably work better than a stock A1200(HD). It looks like people are interested in this so this upload is the next stage in developing the idea. The code can be either imported as a module or used as a source for a main Python program. Read the manual and code for more info. Read the PyPlayer.Manual AND PyPlayer.py code for MUCH MORE info'. Read any relevant documentation for the audio players also! The *NIX '/dev/dsp' is also catered for BUT it is limited entirely to an audio '.RAW' or '.WAV' file that is uncompressed, unsigned integer, 8000 sps, 1 channel "mono". The default "Error_Beep.wav" WILL work but with a momentary click at the start due to the 44 byte header. Final NOTES: ------------ PyPlayer.pyc was/is the imported PyPlayer.py compiled file from inside AMIGA Python Version 1.4.0 to 2.0.1. !!! VERY IMPORTANT REPEATED !!! ------------------------------- If you have DLed PyPlayer before and have 'import'ed it then delete ANY and ALL PyPlayer.pyc files so that they can be re-compiled correctly for this latest PyPlayer version. (This includes those "PyPlayer/__pycache__/*.pyc" on other non-AMIGA platforms for Python Versions 3.3.x to at least 3.13.x.) Enjoy... Bazza... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT:- ----------- The Legal Stuff:- ----------------- This archive is GPLv3 licenced. Read the manual for more information. The authors are not responsible for any damage to, or loss of, or failure of equipment or data caused in any way by the use of this code. As of 17-10-2022, all information inside any text files, readme files and the #?.py, (*.py), files are valid. Beyond that date if any author of any of the audio players makes changes to their players that affects this code then that is beyond my control. There is NO warranty with the use of this software release archive, and, YOU USE IT AT YOUR OWN RISK. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Testing Evaluation:- -------------------- FS-UAE and Classic AMIGA test conditions were/are running standard OS 3.0.x, 4MB FastRAM and using standard ~topaz 8~ fonts throughout. (The minimum requirements above ARE required however.) A stock AMIGA A1200(HD) can be a little jerky hence the addition of FastRAM. It will run much faster and better however with more FastRAM and serious expansion cards. I have no idea what strange configuration setups will create so refer to the ~The Legal Stuff~ above. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barry Walker, G0LCU. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- A very useful HardWare related site, (C) Anthony Hoffman, for modifications, schematics, repairs and the like is:- http://amiga.serveftp.net/ ============================================================================