=== Smooth Music Gallery === Contributors: smoothcdn Tags: gallery, music, audio, gutenberg, shortcode Requires at least: 5.6 Tested up to: 7.0.3 Requires PHP: 7.4 Stable tag: 1.1.1 Donate link: https://smoothbundle.com/pricing License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Create immersive photo galleries with music, stylish visual effects, and Smooth Bundle integration for Gutenberg and shortcodes. == Description == Smooth Music Gallery helps you turn ordinary image galleries into rich, interactive experiences with background music, animated effects, and modern presentation styles. Whether you are building a landing page, an artist portfolio, a wedding gallery, a travel story, or a product showcase, the plugin gives you an easy way to make galleries feel more alive and memorable. You can use it in two simple ways: * Gutenberg block for native block editor workflows. * Shortcode Builder for classic editors and third-party page builders. What you can do with Smooth Music Gallery: * Add your own images and background music in a few clicks. * Choose from ready-made gallery themes to match different styles and moods. * Add animated overlay effects and dynamic background effects for a more engaging look. * Create audio-reactive visuals that move with the music. * Adjust gallery size and slide timing to fit your layout. * Build galleries visually and generate a shortcode for any page or builder. * Use media from the WordPress Media Library or optional Smooth Bundle assets. * Optionally serve gallery frontend assets through Smooth Bundle. Perfect for creators, photographers, musicians, agencies, event sites, and anyone who wants a gallery that feels more premium than a standard slider. == Installation == 1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`, or install it from the WordPress Plugins screen. 2. Activate the plugin through the `Plugins` screen in WordPress. 3. Use the `Smooth Music Gallery` block in Gutenberg, or open `Smooth Music Gallery -> Shortcode Builder` in wp-admin. == Frequently Asked Questions == = Can I use this without Gutenberg? = Yes. Use the Shortcode Builder in wp-admin to generate a shortcode and paste it anywhere your builder supports shortcodes. = Can I use my own media from the WordPress Media Library? = Yes. You can select images and audio directly from the Media Library. = Can I use Smooth Bundle assets? = Yes. The plugin includes Smooth Bundle asset selection in the editor. = Can I serve frontend gallery scripts and styles from Smooth Bundle? = Yes. In plugin settings you can enable **Serve gallery assets via Smooth Bundle**. This is optional and disabled by default. == Source Code == The source code for this plugin is publicly available in the repository: https://github.com/Miro0/smooth-music-gallery == External Services == Smooth Music Gallery can optionally connect to Smooth Bundle to let administrators browse sample assets in the editor. * Service: Smooth Bundle Asset Picker (`https://cdn.smoothbundle.com`) * Purpose: Browse and select optional sample image/audio files. * Trigger: Requests are sent only when an administrator selects the **Smooth Bundle assets** source and opens the picker dialog. * Data sent: Standard browser request data (IP address, user agent, referrer) and picker query parameters (for example file type, project slug, version). * Frontend behavior: If a gallery uses external Smooth Bundle URLs, visitor browsers request those media files directly from Smooth Bundle. * Service: Smooth Bundle Gallery Asset Delivery (`https://music-gallery.smoothbundle.com`) * Purpose: Optional delivery of this plugin's frontend gallery scripts/styles. * Trigger: Requests are sent only when an administrator enables **Serve gallery assets via Smooth Bundle** in plugin settings. * Data sent: Standard browser request data (IP address, user agent, referrer) when the frontend gallery loads those assets. * Terms of Service: `https://smoothbundle.com/terms` * Privacy Policy: `https://smoothbundle.com/privacy` The external service is optional. The plugin works without it by using only the WordPress Media Library. == Screenshots == 1. Gutenberg editor sidebar with gallery controls. 2. Gallery preview with music controls and effects. 3. Shortcode Builder in wp-admin. 4. Generated shortcode ready to paste into pages. == Changelog == = 1.1.1 = * Maintenance update. = 1.1.0 = * Rebranded from Smooth CDN to Smooth Bundle. = 1.0.7 = * Maintenance update. = 1.0.6 = * Safari bugs fixed. = 1.0.5 = * PHP warnings fixed. * Menu icon changed to custom one. = 1.0.4 = * Minor bug fixed. = 1.0.3 = * Minor bug fixed. = 1.0.2 = * Added support for focus point. = 1.0.1 = * Improved plugin readme and public release metadata. * Added plugin asset support for WordPress.org screenshots and icons. * Improved WordPress.org release workflow and packaging. = 1.0.0 = * Initial public release. * Gutenberg block with image, music, theme, overlay, and background controls. * Shortcode Builder for non-block workflows. * Frontend gallery runtime with audio controls and animations. == Upgrade Notice == = 1.0.1 = Maintenance update. = 1.1.0 = Rebranded from Smooth CDN to Smooth Bundle. = 1.0.7 = Maintenance update. = 1.0.6 = Maintenance update. = 1.0.5 = Maintenance update. = 1.0.4 = Minor bug fixed. = 1.0.3 = Minor bug fixed. = 1.0.2 = Update plugin to add focus point support. = 1.0.1 = Recommended update with improved WordPress.org release metadata and packaging. = 1.0.0 = Initial release.