The
currentTime() function is an inbuilt function in p5.js library. This function is used to return the current time of a sound file in second format which is playing that time on the web. If the reverseBuffer has been called then the current time will start the count backwards.
Syntax:
currentTime()
Note: All the sound-related functions only work when the sound library is included in the head section of the index.html file.
Parameter: This function does not accept any parameter.
Return Values: This function return the current time of playing sound file.
Below examples illustrates the
p5.js currentTime() function in JavaScript:
Example 1: In this example the current time will be 0, calling the current time after hust play() function that is the reason.
Example 2: In this example the current time will be displayed when you click the button that assign for the current time. The button trigger the currentTime() function.