# Preloading external mp3, but shouldnt play until another scene is reached

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**Created:** [September 2, 2004, 6:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloading-external-mp3-but-shouldnt-play-until-another-scene-is-reached/121356 "2004-09-02T06:25:40Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 2, 2004, 6:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloading-external-mp3-but-shouldnt-play-until-another-scene-is-reached/121356/1 "2004-09-02T06:25:40Z")

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Hi, newbie here.

im stuck with preloading sounds. i want to preload mp3s into my movie, but the thing is that they shouldnt start playing when completly/partially loaded.

i want the mp3 to get completely loaded in the background(but shouldnt play as yet) .  
when some animation is completed and scene 2 is reached the mp3 should start playing.

any clues? i would be very greatful if someone could help me out here.

-britney