Multiple Tracks flash mp3 Player with Menu
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Multiple Tracks flash mp3 Player with Menu Features
- Simple detailed installation instructions
- Customizable colors
- Fully resizable
- Fully dynamic XML Playlist
- Scrollable tracks menu
- Keyboard shortcuts enabled
- Spacebar key to play / pause
- Left / right arrow keys to rewind / fastforward
- Up / down keys to adjust volume
View our Installation guide for easy instructions.
How to Install this Flash mp3 Player
STEP 1
Download the FREE version or buy the unbranded version of this music player. Uncompress the provided zip file to a folder.
STEP 2
Open sampleEmbedJavascript.html in your html editor, copy the embed code provided and paste it into your own html page.
STEP 3
Edit the xml playlist with a text editor like notepad or HTML editor like Dreamweaver and add as many tracks as you like.
STEP 4
Upload OriginalMusicPlayerPlaylist.swf and playlist.xml to your web server.
STEP 5
Change the playlistXmlPath parameter in the embed code to point to your xml playlist location on your server. Also make sure you change the player swf path to reflect its location on the web server.
Installation Notes / Tips
FILES PATHS
If you are having problems installing this media player, the first thing to try is using absolute paths instead of relative paths. For example,
Instead of using a relative path like below
options.playlistXmlPath = "playlist.xml"
Use a full absolute path:
options.playlistXmlPath = "http://www.yoursite.com/playlist.xml"
EDITING PLAYLISTS
An XML playlist is essentially structured data in text format. In order to edit a playlist you need to open it with a simple text editor like notepad or an HTML editor such as Adobe Dreamweaver.
Do not edit xml files with Microsoft Word as it tends to add a lot of unwanted elements to the file rendering it unusable by the media player.
Every song in the playlist is represented by the block of text below, copy/paste as many as needed to build your playlist.
<item>
<title>Song Title</title>
<artist>Artist Name</artist>
<path>http://www.yourwebsite.com/mp3/song.mp3</path>
</item>
Embedding methods
You'll notice there are three different sample embed html files in the provided zip package:
sampleEmbedJavascript.html
The most common and recommended way to embed your flash media player.
sampleEmbedMultiplePlayers.html
This html file includes the code
required to embed multiple players in one page.
sampleEmbedObject.html
The object method is an alternative method of embedding which does not require the use of javascript.
Need more help?
Visit our forum and check out the FAQ.Customization Wizard
You can easily generate your customized embed code with our Customization Wizard
Customization parameters
You can also manualy customize the appearance and behavior of our flash media players by adding / modifying embed parameters
ex: options.autoPlay = "true";
ex: options.displayTime = "false";
ex: options.firstColor = "#000000";
ex: options.secondColor = "#ffffff";
ex: options.backColor = "#ffffff";
ex: options.hightlightAlpha = "50";
ex: options.loopPlaylist = "false";
ex: options.shufflePlaylist = "false";
ex: options.mediaPath = "http://www.yourwebsite.com/playlist.xml";
ex: options.defaultVolume = "75";
ex: options.autoLoad = "true";
ex: options.autoPlayNext = "false";
ex: options.fontSize = "medium";
ex: options.showStroke = "false";
ex: options.strokeColor = "#000000";
Support
Please visit our forum to ask your questions or leave comments about our products. For further assistance contact us at support@premiumbeat.com
F.A.Q.
- I pasted the embed code in my html page but I don't see the flash music player when I preview my site, what should I do?
- How do I modify the media players parameters?
- How to convert my music into MP3 format?
- How do I change the width and height of the Flash Mp3 Player with Menu?
- How can I have multiple flash music players in a single page?
- Which mp3 Encoder and sample rate should I use?
- What is an mp3 bitrate?
- What bitrate should I use when compressing mp3 files?
- Can I stream mp3 files with the flash music players
- How do I align the media player to the right or left?
- I can see the flash media player with the playlist but the music won't play
- How do I edit XML playlists?
- How do I install your flash music players on MySpace?
- How do I modify the background color of the flash music player?
- Can i randomize multiple tracks mp3 player playlists?
- Is there a limit to the number of songs in a playlist?
- Do I get the player .fla with my purchase?
- How do I set the initial volume of the flash mp3 players?
- What is the license agreement when I buy your media players?
I pasted the embed code in my html page but I don't see the flash music player when I preview my site, what should I do?
The most common problem when integrating the flash music player is the location of the .swf file on your server. If you have copy/pasted the embed code and you don't see the flash music player, it's simply because the web browser is looking for the swf file at the wrong place.
Make sure you upload the swf file on your web server in the right folder.
How do I modify the media players parameters?
To modify the parameters of the media players, you need to modify or add options to the embed code. For example, if you wanted to change the background and buttons colors of the flash mp3 player to black, you would add / edit the backColor, firstColor and secondColor options.
How do I change the width and height of the Flash Mp3 Player with Menu?
You can customize the player width and height by changing the width and height values in the embed code below (in bold). The first value is width and the second is height.
How can I have multiple flash music players in a single page?
In order to embed multiple flash mp3 players in a single page, you need to make sure the div elements containing every mp3 player have a unique ID. In the code below, the div ID's are respectively "media-player1", "media-player2" and "media-player3".
Which mp3 Encoder and sample rate should I use?
It is very important to use a sample rate of 44.1kHz as other sample rates may cause the sound to play slower or faster. 44.1kHz is generally the default setting in most mp3 converters. You can easily convert audio files into mp3 files with any mp3 encoders on the market. We recommend using MusicMatch, a free encoding software for Windows. For Mac users iTunes is a good option.
What is an mp3 bitrate?
The bitrate represents the quality level of the mp3 compression. A higher bitrate means better quality, but adds weight the the mp3 file.
see What bitrate should I use when compressing mp3 files?
What bitrate should I use when compressing mp3 files?
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The bitrate you use when compressing your mp3 files depends on your needs, here are some of the common bitrates and their quality levels.
- 16 kbit/s - Minimum (Ideal for voice)
- 32 kbit/s - Intermediate
- 64-96 kbit/s - Recommended
- 128 - 256 kbit/s - Best (CD Quality)
Can I stream mp3 files with the flash music players
Absolutely, our Flash mp3 Players are designed to stream mp3 files. The music will start playing as soon as there is enough data loaded to ensure a smooth playback.
How do I align the media player to the right or left?
To align the media player to the left, right or center, you need to set the text-align css property an element containing the media player.
I can see the flash media player with the playlist but the music won't play
This usually means the mp3 paths in your XML playlist are not valid, make sure you verify the following:
- The .mp3 files are uploaded to the right folder
- You use front slashes "/" and not backslashes "\" in your file paths
- The relative paths specified point to the right folder
(tip: it's always easier to use absolute paths, ie http://www.yoursite/music/song.mp3)
How do I edit XML playlists?
XML files are simply structured data in text format. You can open and edit xml files with a text editor of your choice or software like Dreamweaver.
How do I modify the background color of the flash music player?
To modify the background color of any of our music players, you simply need to add or modify the backColor option in the embed code. See code example below:
Is there a limit to the number of songs in a playlist?
Not really, but we recommend having a maximum of 150 elements in a single playlist, having too many elements in a playlist may lead to performance issues.
Do I get the player .fla with my purchase?
No, we do not sell the .fla files of our players, we do however provide customizable .swf files. The Adobe Flash Authoring software is not needed to customize the players.
How do I set the initial volume of the flash mp3 players?
You can set the initial volume of the flash mp3 players by adding the defaultVolume variable in the embed code.
What is the license agreement when I buy your media players?
You can find the licence agreement here
