GainNode

The GainNode interface represents a change in volume. It is an AudioNode audio-processing module that causes a given gain to be applied to the input data before its propagation to the output. A GainNode always has exactly one input and one output, both with the same number of channels.

The gain is a unitless value, changing with time, that is multiplied to each corresponding sample of all input channels. If modified, the new gain is instantly applied, causing unaesthetic 'clicks' in the resulting audio. To prevent this from happening, never change the value directly but use the exponential interpolation methods on the AudioParam interface.

Constructor

GainNode()

Creates and returns a new GainNode object. As an alternative, you can use the BaseAudioContext.createGain() factory method; see Creating an AudioNode.

Properties

Inherits properties from its parent, AudioNode.

GainNode.gain Read only

Is an a-rate AudioParam representing the amount of gain to apply. You have to set AudioParam.value or use the methods of AudioParam to change the effect of gain.

Methods

No specific method; inherits methods from its parent, AudioNode.

Example

See BaseAudioContext.createGain() for example code showing how to use an AudioContext to create a GainNode.

Specifications

Browser compatibility

See also

• Using the Web Audio API