dsp-safety

Audit DSP code for real-time safety violations in audio rendering paths.

1|Updated Mar 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/BertCalm/XO_OX-XOmnibus --skill dsp-safety
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Skill: dsp-safety
Source: https://github.com/BertCalm/XO_OX-XOmnibus/tree/main/.claude/skills/dsp-safety
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BertCalm/XO_OX-XOmnibus --skill dsp-safety

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Audit DSP code for real-time safety violations in audio rendering paths to prevent glitches and crashes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • No allocations on audio thread: identify dynamic allocations in renderBlock and callees.
  • No blocking I/O on audio thread: detect file I/O, network calls, or locks in DSP code.
  • Denormal protection: ensure denormals are flushed in feedback paths.
  • ParamSnapshot pattern validation: verify coefficient caching per block.
  • Hot-swap and engine safety checks during engine changes.

Quick Start

Audit the DSP codebase by scanning renderBlock for per-block parameter caching and denormal protection.

Frequently Asked Questions about dsp-safety

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

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How do I audit DSP code for real-time audio safety violations?

Audit DSP code for real-time audio safety by scanning renderBlock and processBlock paths to detect dynamic memory allocations, blocking I/O, and unflushed denormals on the audio thread.

What causes audio thread glitches and crashes in DSP rendering paths?

Audio thread glitches and crashes are caused by memory allocations, blocking I/O such as file or network calls, and unflushed denormals in feedback paths during DSP rendering.

How do I prevent denormals in DSP feedback paths?

Prevent denormals in DSP feedback paths by flushing them to zero within the audio rendering block, ensuring the audio thread does not stall on subnormal floating-point operations.

Does this safety audit validate parameter snapshot patterns per audio block?

Yes, the safety audit validates the ParamSnapshot pattern to verify coefficient caching per block, ensuring parameters are captured once per block rather than accessed dynamically per sample.

Can I use this audit for PR reviews on audio engine hot-swap changes?

Yes, you can use this audit for PR reviews to perform safety checks during engine changes, verifying hot-swap operations and O(1) coupling outputs maintain real-time safety constraints.

What are the limitations of static DSP code review for real-time safety?

Static DSP code review focuses on identifying violations like allocations and locks in the source path but cannot measure actual runtime audio thread latency or detect platform-specific scheduler interruptions.