by wans7·Audio
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Audio Player stands out in the superhive library for keeping audio playback inside Blender itself, with playlist saving that survives closing and reopening the software.
Audio Player, developed by wans7, lets you play audio directly inside the Blender interface, so you can listen to your favorite audio while working without switching between applications on your computer.
You open audio through the Playlist Panel, and you can open multiple files at once. Once audio is playing, standard media player controls are available, along with built-in volume controls for turning the sound up or down. Shuffle and repeat are both supported, and an 'Open' button lets you add more files to the playlist at any time. Playlists can be saved, so they remain in place when you close and reopen Blender. You can also adjust the audio position when it isn't where you want it.
The add-on is a Blender Extension compatible with Blender versions 4.0 through 5.1 and is released under the GPL license. Setup is straightforward, and documentation is included. A demo video is also available.
Audio Player - Play Audio Inside Blender is best for blender users who want to play their favorite audio inside the Blender interface while working, without switching to a separate application.
Audio Player - Play Audio Inside Blender is completely free to download and use.
Audio Player supports Blender versions 4.0 through 5.1, so it runs on Blender 5.1 as well as earlier 4.x releases. It is listed as a Blender Extension and works as an add-on. If you are on a version within that range, the add-on should install and run without issue. For versions outside 4.0 to 5.1, compatibility isn't stated, so check the developer's page before installing on an older or newer build of Blender.
Audio Player lets you save your playlists, so when you close Blender and open it again your playlist is still there. You build a playlist by opening audio through the Playlist Panel, and you can open multiple files or add more later using the 'Open' button. The add-on also keeps standard media player controls, volume controls, shuffle, and repeat available, so a saved playlist stays fully playable across sessions without rebuilding it each time.
Audio Player is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing and any paid tiers can change over time, so check the developer's page for current terms. The add-on is released under the GPL license and is published as a Blender Extension add-on. A normal version is also mentioned by the developer separately from the full one, so review the developer's page to confirm which version and license fit your use.
Audio Player includes built-in volume controls, so when the sound is too loud or too low you can adjust it directly. Playback also offers standard media player controls, along with shuffle and repeat for working through your playlist. If the audio isn't at the correct position, the add-on lets you adjust that too. All of this happens inside the Blender interface, so you don't need to switch to a separate application to manage playback.
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