# DirectSound

### Articles of Interest

Optimizing Audio Performance with DirectX | The audio components of Microsoft® DirectX™--DirectSound™ and DirectSound3D™--include powerful tools for games and interactive-media programmers. DirectX takes advantage of sound-accelerator hardware whenever possible to improve performance and minimize CPU usage, but audio can still have a significant impact on system performance. This article describes techniques that will help you use DirectSound and DirectSound3D to minimize the performance impact of audio playback.

### CD Links

| DirectSound Readme File | DirectSound3D is Now Available! Read about global sounds, and new driver support!

### DirectSound Samples

Duel | Duel, featuring DirectSound3D
| DSShow | DirectSound Sample
| DSShow3D | DirectSound3D Sample
| DSStream | DirectSound Streaming Sample
| DirectSound3D Viewer | DirectSound3D Viewer Sample
| Donuts | Donuts Game Sample