The VS1003 from VLSI is a single-chip MP3/WMA/MIDI audio decoder and ADPCM encoder. Central to the IC is a high-performance, low-power DSP processor core VS DSP4. It's loaded with features: working data memory, 5kB instruction RAM and 0.5kB data RAM for user applications, serial control and input data interfaces, 4 general purpose I/O pins, a UART. Also, a high-quality, variable-sample-rate, mono ADC and stereo DAC, followed by an earphone amplifier and a ground buffer
Comes in an LQFP-48 pin package.
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This looks like a better choice to make an mp3 player. Is there any chance I could get some help on using it?
I'd take a look at the MP3 Shield, which has a variant of this part on it. Pair the shield with an Arduino microcontroller, and you'll have pretty much everything you need (including the all-important example code) to get started.
Thanks!