Documentation Contents

Java Sound Technology

The Java Platform includes a powerful API for capturing, processing, and playing back audio and MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) data. This API is supported by an efficient sound engine which guarantees high-quality audio mixing and MIDI synthesis capabilities for the platform.

The provided reference implementation of this API supports the following features:

The above list describes the reference implementation, not the API itself. The API permits flexible configuration of the audio and MIDI system, including ways for applications to ask the system exactly what resources are installed and available.

API Reference

Tutorials and Programmer's Guides

API Enhancements

More Information


Oracle and/or its affiliates Copyright © 1993, 2013, Oracle and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
Contact Us