Audio Editor & Recorder

FAQ

Can users record audio from the frontend?

Yes, using the shortcode [audio-editor].

Can I upload my own audio files?

Yes, you can upload and edit existing audio files.

Where are audios stored?

Audios are saved as a custom post type and in the WordPress Media Library.

Is there a recording limit?

Yes, the free version is limited to 5 minutes per recording.

Shortcodes

– Frontend Editor: [audio-editor] (Editor page is automatically created, or insert it anywhere you want)
– Customize your editor with the parameters:

mini: transform the editor into a mini recorder for simple usage ([audio-editor mini=”true”])

color: change icons color (e.g.: color=”red”)

button-text: change the Submit button label (e.g.: button-text=”Send file”)

hide-record: set to 1 to hide the record button

hide-upload: set to 1 to hide the upload button

hide-play: set to 1 to hide the play button

hide-waveform: set to 1 to hide the waveform area

hide-draft-btn: set to 1 to hide the Save as Draft button

hide-submit-btn: set to 1 to hide the Submit button

For example, a mini recorder with only play and send button:
[audio-editor mini=”true” hide-upload=”1″ button-text=”SEND” color=”#336699″]

– Frontend audios private author list: [audio-my-list] (My audios page is automatically created)
– Frontend audios public list: [audio-editor-list] (Insert anywhere you want)

IMPORTANT

• The first time you record, you must allow your website to access the microphone when your browser prompts you.
• After creating from the frontend editor, you are redirected to the audio list page and you can re-edit audios from there.
• Frontend audio creation and edition are restricted to logged-in users. Guest access is available in Audio Editor Pro.
• The Audio Editor settings page is located under Settings → Audio Editor in your WordPress dashboard.
• Recording and total audio duration are limited to 5 minutes. Upgrade to Pro to remove this limit.

Upgrade to Pro

Audio Editor Pro adds:
– No recording or duration limit (5 min in free version)
– Guest / logged-out user audio submission
– 7 visual templates + full color customization (toolbar, buttons, waveform, form)
– Shortcode design attributes: template, toolbar-bg, icon-color, btn-radius, form-bg, and 20+ more
– [user-audio-edit] shortcode to re-edit existing audio posts
– Download button for end users
– Live admin preview panel

Upgrading from v2.x?

Version 3 introduces a free Lite edition alongside the Pro version. If you used v2.x, here is what changed:

What improved (free):
– Recording limit increased from 1 minute to 5 minutes
– Improved audio editor UI with modern design
– More reliable upload and better mobile support
– New toolbar buttons: Re-select, Reload

What moved to Pro in v3:
– [user-audio-edit] shortcode — re-edit existing audio posts from the frontend
– Guest / logged-out user audio submission
– MP3 download button for end users
– Redirect URL shortcode attribute after submission
– Full color and design customization (templates, toolbar-bg, btn-radius, form-bg, etc.)

We understand this is a significant change for long-time users. These features now fund continued development and support. If you relied on them, Audio Editor Pro restores all v2.x capabilities and more.

If you were using a legacy v2.x version, you can reset your settings to defaults via Settings → Audio Editor → Maintenance tab.