Play sound using soundpool example

Question

I would like to learn how to use soundpool method. I would like you to show me a very simple example that run 2 sounds.

Answer 1

Create a folder named as raw under your_app/res/. Then paste your ringtone in this folder, for example your_app/res/raw/ringtone.mp3. Now use the following code:

SoundPool soundPool = new SoundPool(5, AudioManager.STREAM_MUSIC, 0);
int soundId = soundPool.load(context, R.raw.ringtone, 1);
// soundId for reuse later on

soundPool.play(soundId, 1, 1, 0, 0, 1);

Be sure to release the SoundPool resources after use:

soundPool.release();
soundPool = null;

Answer 2

Yes. i went through this too. but for safety i have saved a piece of code i found online. Though havent used it, i know it will come in handy soon...

1) You need to create AudioAttributes object:

AudioAttributes attributes = new AudioAttributes.Builder()
    .setUsage(AudioAttributes.USAGE_GAME)
    .setContentType(AudioAttributes.CONTENT_TYPE_SONIFICATION)
    .build();

2) Create SoundPool object:

SoundPool sounds = new SoundPool.Builder()
    .setAudioAttributes(attributes)
    .build();

3) How to use SoundPool on all API levels example :

SoundPool sound;

protected void createSoundPool() {
    if (Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= Build.VERSION_CODES.LOLLIPOP) {
        createNewSoundPool();
    } else {
        createOldSoundPool();
    }
}

@TargetApi(Build.VERSION_CODES.LOLLIPOP)
protected void createNewSoundPool(){
    AudioAttributes attributes = new AudioAttributes.Builder()
        .setUsage(AudioAttributes.USAGE_GAME)
        .setContentType(AudioAttributes.CONTENT_TYPE_SONIFICATION)
        .build();
    sounds = new SoundPool.Builder()
        .setAudioAttributes(attributes)
        .build();
}

@SuppressWarnings("deprecation")
protected void createOldSoundPool(){
    sounds = new SoundPool(5,AudioManager.STREAM_MUSIC,0);
}