Add ASIO support #63

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opened 2025-10-24 21:47:37 +01:00 by Ghost · 1 comment

Ghost commented

2025-10-24 21:47:37 +01:00

(Migrated from codeberg.org)

There are two viable alternatives here:

Steinberg's GPLv3-licensed SDK. This would require the project to stay GPL-compatible as long as the SDK is in use.
API reimplementation projects, most notably cwASIO. They might have bugs not present in the official SDK, but are more permissively licensed.

The proprietary Steinberg SDK is not an option, as it allows Steinberg to terminate the agreement for any reason with a 36 month notice.

Steinberg's ASIO is an audio driver protocol offering the best possible latency on certain (typically high-end) audio hardware. It's a very good idea to support it in a low-latency rhythm game, especially as BMS enthusiasts in particular might have these audio setups more often than an average person. There are two viable alternatives here: - [Steinberg's GPLv3-licensed SDK](https://www.steinberg.net/developers/asiosdk-open/). This would require the project to stay GPL-compatible as long as the SDK is in use. - API reimplementation projects, most notably [cwASIO](https://github.com/s13n/cwASIO). They might have bugs not present in the official SDK, but are more permissively licensed. The proprietary Steinberg SDK is not an option, as it allows Steinberg to terminate the agreement for any reason with a 36 month notice.

Tearnote commented

2026-05-14 14:18:45 +01:00

(Migrated from codeberg.org)

Implemented in 6c615d5d59

Implemented in 6c615d5d59d3a0830740ed8e7c47c20185f7e028