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Fabrice Faure-Grise
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Working a client project that needs web audio?
Pick the wrong library and you'll burn an afternoon fighting the wrong API.
The shortcut: Howler.js plays files. Tone.js makes sound. 90% of client briefs only ever need the first one.
Full decision tree (with code examples) here: https://supadark.com/notes/tone-js-vs-howler-js
If you're shipping interactive audio inside Framer or React for a client, this is the call sheet.
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Tone.js vs Howler.js: Web Audio Library Guide - Supadark

Tone.js and Howler.js both handle web audio. Here is how to choose the right library for your next project.

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