Play encoded audio
Gets an audio file encoded as text, decodes the value, and plays the sound at 35%. Pairs well with “Encode audio.”
Actions
Set Volume
Sets the system volume. If you set the volume using a variable, use a number between 0 and 1 (for example, pass 0.5 for half volume).
Play Sound
Plays the audio file passed as input, or a default notification sound if no audio file was passed.
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Play audio recording
Grabs your audio folder, lets you pick a file, and plays the sound at 35% volume.
Record and trim audio
Records normal-quality audio on tap, lets you trim the result, and saves it to a folder of your choice.
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.
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).
Quick record
Records high quality audio immediately for 1 minute and saves it to a folder of your choice.
Make audio recording
Records normal-quality audio—starting and stopping on tap—then adds to a folder; if no folder exists, creates one.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Play%20encoded%20audio
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Play%20encoded%20audio
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Play encoded audio”
end tell
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