mixtape-maker/README.md

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🎼 Mixtape Maker

A nostalgic web-based mixtape Maker that lets you create digital mixtapes with your MP3 files. This project recreates the classic experience of making mixtapes, complete with reel-to-reel animation and precise timing controls.

✨ Features

• 📀 Drag-and-Drop Playlist Management
• ⏱️ Configurable Track Gaps (customize silence between songs)
• 📏 Tape Length Simulation (set your virtual tape's capacity)
• 🎚️ Real-time Volume Visualization
• 🎬 Animated Reel-to-Reel Display
• 📊 Progress Tracking with remaining time display
• 💾 Local-only Processing - no server uploads
• 🎨 Beautiful Catppuccin-inspired Dark Theme

🚀 Quick Start

1. Download the Project

   git clone https://git.donaberger.xyz/mitch/mixtape-maker
   # OR
   # Download the ZIP file from Releases
   

2. Launch the Application

   • Simply open index.html in your web browser.
   • No server required!

💡 How It Works

1. Upload MP3 Files: Select your MP3 files using the file input
2. Configure Settings:
   • Set tape length (in minutes)
   • Adjust gap between tracks (in seconds)
3. Arrange Playlist: Drag and drop tracks to reorder
4. Record: Click "Record to Tape" to start the process

⚠️ Important Notes

• Privacy First: All processing happens locally in your browser
• System Audio: Records through your system's audio mixer
• Browser Support: Works best in modern browsers with Web Audio API support
• File Types: Currently supports MP3 format only

🎨 Technical Details

• Frontend: Pure HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
• Audio Processing: Web Audio API
• Animations: CSS Animations and SVG
• Theme: Custom dark theme with nostalgic UI elements

🛠️ Deployment Options

1. Local Usage

   • Download and open index.html directly

2. Web Server (optional)

   # Using Python
   python -m http.server 8000
      
   # Using Node.js
   npx serve
   

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

📄 License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.

🙏 Acknowledgments

Created with ❤️ by Mitch Donaberger (January 2025)

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Note: This is a prototype created for nostalgic enjoyment. For best results, use a modern web browser with support for the <audio> tags.