dsp-architecture

Organize audio plugin DSP code into a five-layer architecture with dependency rules.

8|1|Updated Dec 22, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/rolandzwaga/krate-audio --skill dsp-architecture
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Skill: dsp-architecture
Source: https://github.com/rolandzwaga/krate-audio/tree/main/.claude/skills/dsp-architecture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rolandzwaga/krate-audio --skill dsp-architecture

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Organizes DSP development by providing a standardized five-layer architecture, dependency rules, and best-practice patterns that keep audio-plugin DSP code maintainable and scalable.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Five-layer architecture with clear responsibilities across core utilities, primitives, processors, systems, and effects.
  • Strict dependency rules and guidance for cross-layer inclusion, ensuring safe evolution of codebases.
  • Practical file-organization guidance, include patterns, and ODR prevention strategies that support scalable plugin development.

Quick Start

Apply the five-layer DSP architecture pattern when scaffolding or refactoring your audio plugin code.

Frequently Asked Questions about dsp-architecture

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I structure DSP code for real-time audio plugins to keep it maintainable?

Structure DSP code using a five-layer architecture with clear responsibilities across core utilities, primitives, processors, systems, and effects. This enforces strict dependency rules and standardized include patterns, ensuring safe evolution of audio plugin codebases.

What is the best way to prevent dependency violations in layered audio processing architectures?

Prevent dependency violations by enforcing strict cross-layer inclusion rules and ODR prevention strategies within a five-layer architecture. Standardized include patterns ensure dependency discipline from layer 0 to layer 4, keeping DSP architecture consistent.

Does this DSP architecture approach work for refactoring existing real-time plugin codebases?

Yes, the five-layer architecture pattern is explicitly designed for scaffolding or refactoring audio plugin code. It provides practical file-organization guidance and safe coding practices that scale for both new and existing real-time DSP projects.

How do I organize files and include patterns in a scalable audio DSP project?

Organize files by applying practical file-organization guidance and standardized include patterns across five architectural layers. This approach separates core utilities, primitives, processors, systems, and effects to support scalable plugin development.

Why does my real-time audio plugin architecture become hard to scale as effects grow?

Real-time audio plugin architectures become hard to scale without clear layer responsibilities and strict dependency rules. Implementing a standardized five-layer architecture with ODR prevention strategies ensures maintainability as DSP effects and processors grow.

When do I need a formal layered architecture for DSP development?

You need a formal layered architecture for DSP development when organizing real-time audio processing tasks that require strict dependency discipline and scalable codebases. It enforces safe coding practices across core utilities, primitives, processors, systems, and effects.