Soundwave ScannerSoundwave reader or QR code: how should a soundwave print play?
QR codes and soundwave readers both make soundwave art playable. Compare how they look, how they work and what lasts longest.
There are two common ways to make a soundwave print play: a QR code printed next to the wave, or a soundwave reader that recognizes the artwork itself.
QR code
A QR code works with any phone camera and is easy to add. But it changes the design: a black-and-white square sits on the art. And if the link behind it stops working, the code is useless.
Soundwave reader
A soundwave reader, like Soundwave Scanner, recognizes the print from its design, so the artwork stays clean. The recording behind it can be changed later, and videos can even play on the print itself.
Which to choose?
For a clean design and the most "wow" when the print comes to life, a soundwave reader is the better fit. For a quick add-on where design matters less, a QR code is fine. Sellers can offer scanning for all their prints, and buyers can activate a print themselves.