Audio API

High Level

High level, or Audio engines, are systems that include data-driven tools for content creators to use. They often use low level systems behind the scenes.

• • Wwise - 2007

  • FMOD - 2002

Low Level

These API's focus on playing sound and not much more. They are often the lowest level system that exist on a platform.

• • XAudio2 - 2008

  • OpenAL - 2000

Obsolete

Ancient API's that are now longer in use that much.

• • DirectSound/DirectMusic - 1999

  • SoundBlaster DOS - 1989

  • PC Speaker - 1991