Explore optimisation techniques for real-time audio processing libraries in this comprehensive conference talk from the Audio Developer Conference. Dive into practical strategies for measuring and comparing performance across platforms, utilizing continuous integration for ongoing optimization, and identifying areas for improvement. Learn about the trade-offs between CPU and memory usage, and discover useful tricks and lesser-known strategies that challenge conventional wisdom. Gain insights from real-world examples and experiences to confidently approach optimizing your own code for real-time audio applications.

Syllabus

Intro
PRISM SOUND
Chapters
What are Benchmarks?
Micro vs Macro Benchmarks?
Measurement Metrics?
Benchmark System Diagram
When to add benchmarks to your suite?
Profiling Tools
Identifying work that can be removed
Identifying work that can be combined
Reducing algorithmic complexity
Caching appropriate data
Reducing memory footprint
Single Threaded Analysis
Multi Threaded Run-time Memory Assignment
Multi-threaded Assignment