These higher-level APIs use the Core Audio APIs to share access to audio devices. These APIs serve as the foundation for the following higher-level APIs: This documentation describes the Core Audio APIs. For more information about the improvements and new features added, see What's New for Core Audio APIs in Windows 7. The Core Audio APIs have been improved in Windows 7.
Improved reliability (many audio functions have moved from kernel mode to user mode).Low-latency, glitch-resilient audio streaming.These capabilities include the following: This is a new set of user-mode audio components provides client applications with improved audio capabilities. The Core Audio APIs were introduced in Windows Vista. This documentation provides information about Core Audio APIs for the Microsoft Windows family of operating systems.
