AAbimodule

AAbimodule is a cross‑platform software component designed for real‑time audio signal processing. Developed by Acme Audio Technologies and first released in 2015, the module provides a bi‑directional audio routing framework that supports low‑latency streaming between synthesizers, effects processors, and digital audio workstations (DAWs). The core library is written in C++ and offers a strict 0‑ms latency guarantee on systems with a 48 kHz sample rate by using lock‑free circular buffers and memory‑aligned data structures.

Key features of AAbimodule include a modular plugin architecture that exposes an Application Programming Interface (API) for dynamically loading effect modules written in C/C++ or Rust. It supports the Audio Unit, VST3, and CLAP plugin standards, allowing developers to embed AAbimodule directly into existing DAWs such as Ableton Live, Pro Tools, and Reaper. The module also provides a set of high‑level signal‑routing primitives—such as splitters, mixers, and delay lines—that guarantee thread safety across multiple processing threads.

Beyond DAW integration, AAbimodule is used in embedded audio devices, including hardware synthesizers and portable samplers. The library offers open‑source Python bindings, facilitating rapid prototyping and automated testing of audio processing chains. It also provides a real‑time visualisation API for generating waveform displays and spectrograms.

Because of its modular design, AAbimodule can be combined with AI‑based audio enhancement plugins, such as adaptive noise suppression and spectral shaping. The community maintains a repository of sample configurations that illustrate routing topologies for music production, live sound reinforcement, and post‑production audio editing.

AAbimodule is released under the MIT License, and its documentation is available online, detailing installation procedures, API references, and best‑practice guidelines for developing custom processing modules.