Make audio recording
Records normal-quality audio—starting and stopping on tap—then adds to a folder; if no folder exists, creates one.
Actions
If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Create Folder
Makes a new folder in the specified file storage service.
Save File
Save files to iCloud Drive. Turn off “Ask Where to Save” in order to specify a destination path in the Shortcuts folder.
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Play audio recording
Grabs your audio folder, lets you pick a file, and plays the sound at 35% volume.
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).
Play from soundboard
Presents a menu of sounds (each with corresponding text-encoded audio), decodes your choice, and plays the sound at 35%.
Record audio file
Records audio using the phone’s mics, then saves the file and asks you if you want to share it.
Play encoded audio
Gets an audio file encoded as text, decodes the value, and plays the sound at 35%. Pairs well with “Encode audio.”
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Make%20audio%20recording
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Make%20audio%20recording
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Make audio recording”
end tell
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