What platforms does this AVFoundation skill cover?

The skill provides guidance for modern xOS platforms including iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS, with specific documentation for new features introduced in iOS 26.

Can this help with high-fidelity audio apps?

Absolutely. It provides specific patterns for bit-perfect DAC output, avoiding resampling, and handling USB audio routing for audiophile-grade performance.

Does it support spatial audio implementation?

Yes, it includes patterns for Spatial Audio Capture (FOA), APAC/ASAF formats, and configuring AVAssetWriter for spatial audio tracks.

Does the skill cover AirPods-specific features?

Yes, it provides implementation details for iOS 26+ AirPods High Quality recording, which allows for LAV-microphone equivalent quality for content creators.

Axiom AVFoundation Reference

Name: Axiom AVFoundation Reference
Author: CharlesWiltgen

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Mobile Development

Provides comprehensive implementation patterns and best practices for AVFoundation audio APIs on modern xOS platforms.

About

This skill serves as a specialized technical reference for developers building sophisticated audio applications on iOS, iPadOS, and other Apple platforms. It covers essential configurations for AVAudioSession and AVAudioEngine, while offering advanced guidance on modern features like iOS 26+ spatial audio capture, bit-perfect DAC output, and high-quality AirPods recording. It is designed to help developers quickly implement complex audio pipelines, handle system interruptions gracefully, and leverage the latest Apple audio frameworks with production-grade code snippets.

Key Features

Modern iOS 26+ spatial audio capture and AirPods HQ recording APIs
Detailed AVAudioEngine pipeline patterns and audio node management
Comprehensive AVAudioSession category, mode, and option configurations
Implementation guides for bit-perfect audio and USB DAC output
Robust audio interruption and route change handling logic
233 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Building professional-grade recording, podcasting, or VoIP applications
Implementing bit-perfect playback for high-fidelity music and audiophile apps
Integrating 3D spatial audio capture using First Order Ambisonics (FOA)

About

Key Features

Modern iOS 26+ spatial audio capture and AirPods HQ recording APIs
Detailed AVAudioEngine pipeline patterns and audio node management
Comprehensive AVAudioSession category, mode, and option configurations
Implementation guides for bit-perfect audio and USB DAC output
Robust audio interruption and route change handling logic
233 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Building professional-grade recording, podcasting, or VoIP applications
Implementing bit-perfect playback for high-fidelity music and audiophile apps
Integrating 3D spatial audio capture using First Order Ambisonics (FOA)