Case Study
An interactive browser-based audio workstation and discovery platform featuring responsive waveforms, queue management, and playlist curation.
Year2026
DisciplineWeb Application
Read1 min read
RoleDesign & Development
The Work
The thinking, the trade-offs, and what shipped.
SoundWave Audio Platform
SoundWave is an experimental web application demonstrating high-fidelity browser audio decoding, custom waveform visualizations, and background audio persistence.
Engineering Highlights
- Web Audio API: Built a custom audio engine managing frequency analysis, volume normalization, and cross-fading between tracks.
- Canvas Waveform: Real-time rendering of audio peaks allowing users to scrub to precise beats.
- Media Session API: Integrated with native operating system media controls and keyboard shortcuts.
- Glassmorphic Player Bar: Floating bottom controller that smoothly docks and persists throughout page transitions.