aloe-audio-linux-jack

aloe-audio-linux-jack is a sophisticated Rust crate that interfaces with the JACK Audio Connection Kit (JACK) server for efficient real-time audio processing on Linux systems. It provides an extensive API allowing developers to manage audio input and output devices via JACK, offering fine-grained control over audio data streams.

Overview

This crate leverages jack_sys to provide low-level bindings and introduces a structured interface for creating and managing JACK audio client processes. It facilitates asynchronous communication and low-latency connections required in professional audio processing, fulfilling rigorous demands for audio applications.

Key Concepts

• JACK Client and Port Management: Structure your application using JACK clients and ports for fine-tuned audio routing.
• Real-time Audio Processing: Utilize callback mechanisms for processing audio buffers at set intervals.
• Device and Sample Management: Manage device scanning, buffer sizes, and sample rates efficiently through optimized Rust data structures.

Features

• Comprehensive Audio IO Configuration: Open, configure, and control audio devices with ease.
• Dynamic Port Management: Add or remove audio ports dynamically, adjusting to diverse audio setups.
• Robust Error Handling: Integrated error callback functions to handle unexpected server states effectively.

Usage

Add aloe-audio-linux-jack to your Cargo.toml dependencies:

[dependencies]
aloe-audio-linux-jack = "0.1.0"

Example

Below is a minimal example illustrating how to create a JACK client and a simple audio I/O setup:

use aloe_audio_linux_jack::{JackAudioIODevice, JackAudioIODeviceType};

fn main() {
    let device_type = JackAudioIODeviceType::default();
    device_type.scan_for_devices();

    let mut device = device_type.create_device("OutputDeviceName", "InputDeviceName");
    if let Some(audio_device) = device {
        // Configure and start your audio device
        let configuration_result = audio_device.open(/* parameters */);
        // Handle sound processing...
    }
}

Testing

The module includes unit tests designed to verify real-time audio processing capabilities. Ensure your JACK server is running before executing tests.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to expand the functionality of aloe-audio-linux-jack. Please submit pull requests to the GitHub repository.

License

aloe-audio-linux-jack is licensed under the GPL-3.0 License and may only be used in applications compliant with this license.

Disclaimer: This README.md file was generated by an AI model and may not be 100% accurate, however, it should be pretty good.

This crate is a translation of the JUCE module.

JUCE is a c++ software framework for developing high performance audio applications.

Usage falls under the GPLv3 as well as the JUCE commercial license.

See github.com/juce-framework/JUCE and the JUCE license page for details.

This crate is in the process of being translated from c++ to rust. For progress updates, please see the workspacer rust project. designed specifically for rust projects.