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.