Hi,
I've got a setup that performs some effects on microphone input (adc~ and dac~).
I'd like to implement the following feature: after a certain event occurs, normal operation is stopped and the last X seconds should be played (X between 20-180).

For implementation, I can think of two cases:

1. After X seconds have passed - in this case I can use "delwrite~ X" and delread~

2. Before X seconds have passed - in this I can write to table with size X, using tabwrite~, and read using tabread~

Is this the correct approach to implement this?

Thanks in advance

I'd be more inclined to go with the [delwrite~] approach if you aren't certain exactly when the event occurs. You would need some kind of warning to make sure [tabwrite~] is actually writing the last X seconds if you go with the second approach.

Thanks for your response. Regarding the [delwrite~] approach -

For simplicity consider that I'd like to play the last 60 seconds. If only 30 seconds have passed, I'd like to play the last 30 seconds.

The audio will go into a [delwrite~ my_line 60000].

If more than 60 seconds have passed, the audio will be played from a [delread~ my_line 60000].
If less than 60 seconds (for example, 30 seconds) have the passed, the audio will be played a [delread~ my_line 30000]

Is this what you meant?

You can just use one [delread~] and set the delay time at its inlet.