=== Audio Comparison Lite ===
Plugin Name: Audio Comparison Lite
Contributors: kaedinger
Donate link: https://audiocomparison.kaedinger.de/
Author URI: https://kaedinger.de
Plugin URI: https://audiocomparison.kaedinger.de/lite
Tags: audio, comparison, ab testing, mp3, mixing, mastering, engineering, synchronized audio, music, tracks, audio player
Requires at least: 4.0
Tested up to: 6.2
Stable tag: 2.2
Requires PHP: 7.0
License: GPLv2
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Time synchronized A/B comparison for audio files (mp3, wav...).


== Description ==

**[Click here for a live demo](https://audiocomparison.kaedinger.de/lite)**

This plugin is used to present audio files, typically two versions of the same audio (for instance, an unmixed, *raw* version and the final *mixed* version of a song), in a time synchronized manner: **by switching seamlessly between files** when the user presses the respective button.

Finally a **direct A/B comparison is possible** on your website! You can showcase as many files on one page as you like, completely independent from each other.

### Pro Version

If you want

* to **avoid playing two sounds at the same time**, and
* to **get rid of the play button** and/or the accompanying **text output**,
* and **automatic styling of your buttons without manual CSS work** including themes,

consider [buying the full version](https://audiocomparison.kaedinger.de/). For the price of two beers you get all of the above and more!

You can also [try it out here](https://audiocomparison.kaedinger.de/live-demo/).


== Screenshots ==

1. One way to present your files with Audio Comparison Lite.
2. Another way to set your A/B page up.
3. Audio Comparison Lite's settings.
4. Available shortcode parameters.
5. Available CSS classes.
6. Style editor with theme 'Audio Comparison'.
7. Style editor with theme 'studio kaedinger'.
8. Style editor with pro theme 'Sunny Sky'.


== Installation ==

If not installing directly from the Wordpress Plugin Directory:

1. Download and unzip to your wp-content/plugins directory
2. Alternatively, just upload the zip file via the Wordpress plugins UI

After uploading, do the following:

1. Activate the plugin via Wordpress Admin
2. Check and change Audio Comparison Lite's setting page
2. Include the shortcode `[audiocomparisonlite]` on your page or post (if using Blocks, use the Shortcode or HTML   block).

The minimal shortcode looks like this:

    [audiocomparisonlite file_a="PATH/TO/A.MP3" file_b="PATH/TO/B.MP3"]

Replace `PATH/TO/A.MP3` and `PATH/TO/B.MP3` with your own files. We recommend WAV or MP3.

Central settings, more shortcode options, and CSS guidelines can be found in the settings.

If there are multiple instances of Audio Comparison Lite on the same page, they all act independently. If you want automatic interaction (i.e. stop if another instance starts playing) and more styling options (get rid of the Play/Stop button for instance), then the full version at https://audiocomparison.kaedinger.de/ is for you.


== Frequently Asked Questions ==

For the time being, please refer to our [demo/documentation page](https://audiocomparison.kaedinger.de/lite).


== Changelog ==

= 2.2 =
* Minor caching bugfix

= 2.1 =
* Minor bugfixes

= 2.0 =
* Introducing the new styling editor!
* ...including 2 fully functional themes (more in the full version!)
* New *-button-buffering and *-button-playing CSS classes

= 1.11 =
* Refine playback sync

= 1.10 =
* Documentation update
* Refine time display

= 1.9 =
* Fix the annoying iOS mobile bug AGAIN (d*** Apple!)
* New option play_default (A,B)
* New placeholder %T in playing text for time
* Documentation link in plugin row
* Promotional offer in plugin row

= 1.8 =
* Bugfixes
* Make sounds loop

= 1.7 =
* Minor bugfixes

= 1.6 =
* Cosmetics (subscription and perpetual license available)

= 1.5 =
* WP 6 compatibility

= 1.4 =
* Expanded design documentation in settings

= 1.3 =
* Increase input field lengths

= 1.2 =
* Public release

= 1.1 =
* Fix settings page

= 1.0 =
* Initial version