Thread Synchronization in Real-Time Audio Processing with RCU - Lecture

Explore thread synchronization in real-time audio processing using the Read-Copy-Update (RCU) mechanism in this 55-minute conference talk from the Audio Developer Conference. Learn how to share data between real-time audio threads and other threads in a way that is real-time safe, addressing common challenges in C++ audio application development. Discover the limitations of traditional synchronization techniques and understand why RCU, successfully used in the Linux kernel for two decades, offers an elegant solution. Delve into the workings of RCU, its tradeoffs, design choices, and how to adapt it for real-time audio contexts. Gain insights from speaker Timur Doumler, a C++ Developer Advocate and active member of the ISO C++ standard committee, as he shares his expertise in audio and music technology.