Obsidian Plugin Spotlight: Audio Notes

Hey there, Obsidian enthusiasts! Welcome back to my blog, where I dive into the latest and greatest plugins for our favorite note-taking app. Today, we're going to explore one of the most exciting plugins that's been released recently - Audio Notes.

What is Audio Notes?

Audio Notes is a plugin that allows you to take notes while listening to audio files or even YouTube videos with subtitles. It's like having a personal audio recorder built right into Obsidian! With this plugin, you can create new notes and add quotes from your audio recordings, all within the comfort of your Obsidian vault.

How does it work?

1. Preload your audio file: Preload your .mp3 or .wav file in Obsidian by clicking on the "Audio" button in the top-right corner of your screen.
2. Create a new note: Create a new note in your vault and select the "Audio Note" template from the dropdown menu.
3. Start recording: Start listening to your audio file, and when you want to take a note, pause the audio and swipe down to create a new quote block.
4. Add quotes: Add any personal thoughts or notes below the newly-generated quote block.

Features

• Automatically generates a transcript of your audio recordings
• Supports .mp3, .wav, and .m4a file formats
• Allows you to pause and resume recording at any time
• Includes features like live updating and automatic syncing with your vault

Taking Notes on YouTube Videos

Want to take notes while watching your favorite YouTube videos? Audio Notes has got you covered! With the Media Extended plugin installed, you can embed a YouTube video into your note and use Audio Notes to create quotes from the subtitles.

1. Embed a YouTube video: Embed a YouTube video into your note using ![](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo).
2. Create new Audio Note at current time (+/- 15 seconds) to create a audio file.

Conclusion

Audio Notes is an incredibly powerful plugin that can help you take notes while listening to audio files or YouTube videos with subtitles]. With this plugin, you can easily take quotes from your audio recordings all within the comfort of your Obsidian vault.

Let me know in comments below what features you would like to see added to this plugin.