ssound

ssound is a term used in software and digital audio to refer to a class of light­weight sound subsystems or libraries. It does not denote a single, standardized project, but rather a collection of independent implementations that share the goal of providing simple, portable audio capabilities with a small footprint.

In practice, ssound projects are designed to offer core functions such as loading and playing back audio samples, basic timing and scheduling, stereo panning, and a modest set of digital signal processing (DSP) effects. Common features may include support for common formats (for example WAV or OGG), real-time playback, sample-accurate timing, and a straightforward API intended for embedding in games, mobile apps, or educational tools. Some variants also expose simple synthesizer primitives or a plug-in interface for effects and generators.

Architecture across different ssound implementations is typically modular. A core audio engine interfaces with the underlying platform’s audio API, a mixer combines multiple channels, and an effects chain applies DSP operations. Many versions emphasize low latency, cross‑platform portability, and ease of integration, often providing bindings for languages such as C++, C#, Python, or JavaScript.

Because there is no universal standard, features, licensing, and API conventions vary between projects bearing the name ssound. When selecting a specific implementation, users should review the documentation and licensing terms of that particular project.

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