suspendContext

suspendContext(): Promise<void>;

Suspend the audio context, pausing all audio processing. This is useful when the user switches to another tab or app — it frees up system audio resources. Use resumeContext to restart audio processing.

Example

await soundManager.loadSounds([{ id: 'piano', url: 'piano.mp3' }]);

soundManager.play('piano', { loop: true });

// Suspend when the user navigates away
await soundManager.suspendContext();

// Later: resume to continue playback
await soundManager.resumeContext();

AudioContext State

unknown

Try it: Play the piano, then suspend the AudioContext — audio processing stops completely. Resume to continue. Use suspendContext() when the user switches away, resumeContext() when they return.

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