[RESOLVED] Loop Playback Toggle for 'Play/Stop Audio File' Function

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A checkbox setting to enable or disable looping of audio files during playback via the built-in Audio Previewer in MC. Also support for ".MID" files would be an added bonus !!

[Mathias (Author)]

I see If I can add looping..

I can add so .mid files are sent to the MediaEngine. But if something is actually playing or not is not up to MC. Playing audio is handled by Windows. So it depends on what codecs is installed in Windows.

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I see If I can add looping..

I can add so .mid files are sent to the MediaEngine. But if something is actually playing or not is not up to MC. Playing audio is handled by Windows. So it depends on what codecs is installed in Windows.

Alright, thank you —that'd be excellent ! Ideally, Looping should be configured via a checkbox setting in either Core Settings or Explorer Panel Settings (whichever, I get confused.) Also, .MID should be played —I'am not 100% certain though.

P.S: You can test /w this .MID (MIDI) audio file (they are all generally very tiny file-sized): BSQ.MID (36 KB)

[Mathias (Author)]

No that .mid did not play on my Windows 11. Look like it is not supported by default. But maybe if some 3rd party codec is installed.

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No that .mid did not play on my Windows 11. Look like it is not supported by default. But maybe if some 3rd party codec is installed.

Oh I see, it plays on "Media Player Classic: Home CInema" app (MPC: HC, part of K-Lite Codec Pack (Standard Edition).) I have Windows 10 by the way. It's alright then… Would still be nice to loop supported file formats.

[Mathias (Author)]

Yes the Windows MediaEngine (that MC is using) is not the full Media Player. it is a core part in Windows for playing actual audio (.MID are not audio files.  but instruction on how to generate sound.)

So Sorry. Mid files will probably not work

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Yes the Windows MediaEngine (that MC is using) is not the full Media Player. it is a core part in Windows for playing actual audio (.MID are not audio files.  but instruction on how to generate sound.)

So Sorry. Mid files will probably not work

That's a pity, I actually thought it would play though. I could still loop my MP3 songs…

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It's working brilliantly, thank you so much Mathias !! I like how it plays the audio from video files as well (MP4's), I'am currently using this feature extensively !! 🙏 Happy holidays to everyone & God bless ! 🎄🎅

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Just curious: would it be possible for you to serialize the Loop setting so it's persistent across launches ? I hate having to right-click & toggle it On everytime. Please consider it, because that is how I intended it to function —that's why I said "make it a Checkbox option in Core Settings or Explorer Panel" —I'am fine /w it as it is (in Popup Menu), but I'd just like it to remember the setting (should stick for the next launch automatically) ! Thank you !

[Workaround]: I was able to emulate setting of the Loop to PlayAudio via a User-Defined Command ("AR") MultiScript set on AutoRun=AR CommandLine parameter at Startup —but I would still like this implemented (the persistent Loop setting) in a future release please::

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// Set Left Tab Group to 100% width
MC.RunCmd ID="Core.1205";

// Emulate enabling Loop mode by playing a dummy file with LOOP=1
MC.PlayAudio FILE=" " DURATION=0 LOOP=1;

// Immediately stop playback to leave Loop enabled
MC.StopAudio;