C# as a realtime language...

[Aerogroove]

Im beggining programming on a virtual instrument plugin, but im not sure which language to use. On one hand, I'm more skilled and familiar in C# than C++ but am worried that the speed of C# will hinder my program. This program needs to be able to pass audio streams back and forth with minimal lag, almost in realtime.

Is C# capable of this without significant slowdown?
Is working with audio streams easier in C++ or C#?

[soccr743]

RE: C# as a realtime language...

Well, I assume you would be considering using Microsoft's DirectX library for sound in both? If you are, then there is a neglible speed difference between them. I mean there will honestly be no need for so much speed as to not use C# (Especially with .NET Framework 2.0 which should be available and you might already have it).Anything that can be done in C++ or C# is probably easier in C# as a general rule of thumb.

And you have to remember, that the only real speed issue is starting up the program. Other then that, they are fairly equal in speed.

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[Aerogroove]

RE: C# as a realtime language...

i was thinking vst as opposed to dx.

[soccr743]

RE: C# as a realtime language...

No experience with that. I just know that DX libraries in C# are 99% as fast as in C++...

So, since I assume you are developing on a windows machine, use the DX library. You can find it on Microsoft's site.

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