Libsoundio 1.0.0 – cross-platform audio input and output

In plain words

Libsoundio is a lightweight abstraction layer that provides consistent audio input and output across different sound drivers and operating systems. It offers a documented API that gives direct access to underlying audio hardware without buffering or processing data on behalf of the user. The library is designed for applications including games, music players, digital audio workstations, and utilities, with particular attention to robustness and proper handling of error conditions.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

libsoundio is a lightweight abstraction over various sound drivers. It provides a well-documented API that operates consistently regardless of the sound driver it connects to. It performs no buffering or processing on your behalf; instead exposing the raw power of the underlying backend. libsoundio is appropriate for games, music players, digital audio workstations, and various utilities. libsoundio is serious about robustness. It even handles out of memory conditions correctly. The primary developer of libsoundio is Andrew Kelley , who can be found on GitHub . Consider donating $1 per monthfrom libsound.io

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