The currentTime() function is an inbuilt function in p5.js library. This function is used to return the current time of a sound file in second format which is playing that time on the web. If the reverseBuffer has been called then the current time will start the count backwards.
Syntax:
currentTime()
Note: All the sound-related functions only work when the sound library is included in the head section of the index.html file.
Parameter: This function does not accept any parameter.
Return Values: This function return the current time of playing sound file.
Below examples illustrates the p5.js currentTime() function in JavaScript:
Example 1: In this example the current time will be 0, calling the current time after hust play() function that is the reason.
var sound; var crntm; function preload() { // Initialize sound sound = loadSound("pfivesound.mp3"); } function setup() { // Playing the preloaded sound sound.play(); //checking the current time crntm = sound.currentTime(); console.log(crntm); } |
Example 2: In this example the current time will be displayed when you click the button that assign for the current time. The button trigger the currentTime() function.
var sound; var crntm; function preload() { // Initialize sound sound = loadSound("song.mp3"); } function setup() { // Playing the preloaded sound sound.play(); //Creating button crntm = createButton("Current Time"); crntm.mousePressed(Currenttime); } function Currenttime() { //will display the current time by button var crrnt = sound.currentTime(); console.log(crrnt); } |
Online editor: https://editor.p5js.org/
Environment Setup: https://www.neveropen.co.za/p5-js-soundfile-object-installation-and-methods/
Supported Browsers: The browsers supported by p5.js currentTime() function are listed below:
- Google Chrome
- Internet Explorer
- Firefox
- Safari
- Opera