OpenAL is a collection of libraries for developers who want to add high-quality cross-platform audio to programs. Although used primarily in games, OpenAL is suitable for any audio application. The libraries use a unique model where sounds are held in buffers. Those can be attached to sources or emitters. The developer then places a listener within the audio context. OpenAL will render all sounds based on the position of the sources and listener within a virtual three-dimensional space. OpenAL works across many platforms and is optimized for maximum performance. It is important to understand that OpenAL is just a collection of libraries and not an executable program.
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