libksnd

libksnd is a (Win32) library using native system API (no SDL needed) and optimized for size. The library code is around 34 kilobytes uncompressed so it is suitable for small intros and whatnot. Both static and dynamic linking is supported.

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Notes

• See ksnd.h for the API.
• Link with libksnd.a for DLL use (needs ksnd.dll)
• Link with libksndstatic.a for static use (no external dlls needed) - note: you need to link with winmm since it uses Windows waveout stuff
• You can also include the song as data and use KSND_LoadSongFromMemory() to load the song
• For VS users: use the .def file to create a .lib from the DLL in case you need it.

Song loading and playing should be straightforward. See example below:

#include "ksnd.h"
#include <windows.h>

// Plays Test.kt from the beginning for 5 seconds at full volume, 5 seconds at half volume, pauses for 1 second
// and after unpausing frees allocated stuff and exits.

int WINAPI WinMain(HINSTANCE hInstance, HINSTANCE hPrevInstance, PSTR pCmdLine, int nCmdShow)
{
	KPlayer *player;
	KSong * song;
	
	player = KSND_CreatePlayer(44100);
	
	song = KSND_LoadSong(player, "Test.kt");
	
	KSND_PlaySong(player, song, 0);
	
	Sleep(5000);

	KSND_SetVolume(player, 64); // Half volume, range is 0..128

	Sleep(5000);
	
	KSND_Pause(player, 1);
	
	Sleep(1000);
	
	KSND_Pause(player, 0);
	
	Sleep(10000);
		
	KSND_FreePlayer(player);
	KSND_FreeSong(song);
		
	return 0;
}

Static linking:

gcc player.c -o player -lksndstatic -lwinmm

Dynamic linking:

gcc player.c -o player -lksnd 

Using your own mixer routines

If you are using your own mixer to play audio data or just want to dump the audio in a file, you can use KSND_FillBuffer() to make the player fill your own buffer with audio without playing it. Use that buffer any way you like.

You need to create a KPlayer with KSND_CreatePlayerUnregistered() to bypass the creation of a player thread.

Compiling the library

Here's how to compile it yourself. Note: you can also use "size" in place of "release" to make the library a bit smaller.

1. Get the klystron repo.
2. make CFG=release EXTFLAGS="-DUSESDLMUTEXES -DSTEREOOUTPUT -DUSENATIVEAPIS -DLOWRESWAVETABLE"
3. Never mind the warnings.
4. libksnd.a, ksnd.dll etc. will in the bin.release directory
5. src/lib has the rest of the files (ksnd.def, ksnd.h)

Making the lib smaller

You can compile libksnd using various compilation options that disable player features you do not need. This helps to shave a few kilobytes off the library size.

E.g. make CFG=release EXTFLAGS="-DCYD_DISABLE_FX -DUSESDLMUTEXES -DSTEREOOUTPUT -DUSENATIVEAPIS -DLOWRESWAVETABLE"

CYD_DISABLE_BUZZ	Disable buzzer
CYD_DISABLE_ENVELOPE	Disable envelope
CYD_DISABLE_FILTER	Disable filter
CYD_DISABLE_FX	Disable FX bus
CYD_DISABLE_INACCURACY	Disable pitch inaccuracy
CYD_DISABLE_LFSR	Disable LFSR (Pokey)
CYD_DISABLE_MULTIPLEX	Disable channel multiplexing
CYD_DISABLE_PWM	Disable PWM automation
CYD_DISABLE_WAVETABLE	Disable wavetable
CYD_DISABLE_VIBRATO	Disable vibrato automation
GENERATE_VIBRATO_TABLES	Generate lookup tables instead of using Protracker tables