irrKlang
irrKlang is a 2D and 3D sound engine and audio library for C++, C# and other .NET languages, including VisualBasic.NET and Delphi.NET.
What irrKlang is
irrKlang is a 2D and 3D sound engine and audio library for C++, C# and other .NET languages, including VisualBasic.NET and Delphi.NET. It runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS, and supports both buffered and streamed playback. Supported formats include WAV, OGG, MP3, FLAC, MOD, IT, S3M, and XM. Its audio features include 3D sound emulation for low-end hardware, linear and logarithmic rolloff, and effects such as echo, reverb, chorus, and distortion. Plugins can add playback formats, and developers can provide their own file-format readers and decoders. irrKlang does not depend on Irrlicht, so it can be used in projects without that engine. It is free for non-commercial products; commercial products need a Pro license. Listed one-time Pro options include €65 for hobbyists, €290 for indie, €490 for a single-product full license, and €2,950 for unlimited commercial products. Linux use requires ALSA, and downloads are available only to existing licensees.
Good
- Supports 2D and 3D buffered or streamed playback.
- Plays eight listed audio formats.
- Includes echo, reverb, chorus, and distortion effects.
- Can be extended with plugins or custom decoders.
- Independent of Irrlicht.
Watch out
- Commercial products require a Pro license.
- Linux use requires ALSA.
- Downloads are available only to existing licensees.
Who it suits
It suits developers building audio into C++, C#, or other .NET projects across Windows, Linux, and macOS. Non-commercial users can use it for free; commercial products require a Pro license.
Verdict
irrKlang offers a broad set of playback formats and spatial audio features across three desktop platforms. Check the license terms for commercial use and the ALSA requirement for Linux before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From irrKlang's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| irrKlang non commercial | Free | Non-commercial products |
| irrKlang Pro hobbyist (unlimited) | €65, paid once | Individuals, not companies · unlimited products sold for less than 20€ |
| irrKlang Pro indie (unlimited) | €290, paid once | Unlimited commercial products sold for less than 27€ |
| irrKlang Pro full (single product) | €490, paid once | One commercial product · includes updates, preliminary patches, prioritized email support |
| irrKlang Pro unlimited (unlimited) | €2,950, paid once | Unlimited commercial products |
The facts
Each one read from irrKlang's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audio features
- Features include 3D sound emulation for low-end hardware, linear and logarithmic rolloff, and sound effects such as echo, reverb, chorus and distortion.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Audio formats
- It supports WAV, OGG, MP3, FLAC, MOD, IT, S3M and XM playback.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Commercial license
- Commercial products require an irrKlang Pro license; irrKlang is free for non-commercial products.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Download availability
- The download page says downloads are available only to existing licensees.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Extensibility
- Playback formats can be extended with plugins, and users can provide their own file-format readers and decoders.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Integrations
- irrKlang is independent of Irrlicht and can be used in projects that do not use it.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Language support
- The library is usable from C++ and .NET languages including C#, VisualBasic.NET and Delphi.NET.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Playback
- The engine supports both buffered and streamed audio playback in 2D and 3D.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Product
- irrKlang is a cross-platform 2D and 3D sound engine and audio library for C++, C# and .NET languages.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Security and compliance
- The maker's license page provides an as-is warranty disclaimer and disclaims liability for damages; it does not state a security certification.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Support
- The maker directs users to its forum or email contact for questions, and the Pro full license includes prioritized email support.checked 4 Oct 2001
The company
- Headquarters
- Neulengbach, Austriachecked 28 Sep 2001
- Maker location
- Ambiera e.U. lists its address in Neulengbach, Austria.checked 4 Oct 2001
Where it runs
- Platform caveat
- On Linux, irrKlang requires ALSA; on 64-bit systems the matching 64-bit ALSA and irrKlang versions are required.checked 4 Oct 2001
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