Encode audio recording as text
Gets a folder of audio files, lets you choose one, and encodes the result to base64 (to be placed into another shortcut and decoded to play the sound).
Just press record
Opens into Just Press Record and starts recording a voice memo.
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Encode audio
Records audio until you tap it to stop, then encodes it into a text-based format, then copies it to your clipboard (to be decoded and played back later).
Play audio recording
Grabs your audio folder, lets you pick a file, and plays the sound at 35% volume.
Record as AIFF
Records normal quality audio, starting or stopping with your tap, then encoding the recorded audio to AIFF before saving to to a folder of your choice.
Quick record
Records high quality audio immediately for 1 minute and saves it to a folder of your choice.
Record and trim audio
Records normal-quality audio on tap, lets you trim the result, and saves it to a folder of your choice.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Just%20press%20record
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Just%20press%20record
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Just press record”
end tell
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