Apple II Audio From the Ground Up - Optimizing Speaker Output

Dive into a technical exploration of Apple II speaker audio in this 47-minute conference talk from KansasFest 2022. Discover how Pulse Width Modulation, the gold standard technique for Apple II audio, can be surpassed. Follow along as Kris Kennaway breaks down the inner workings of the Apple II speaker, simulating its audio output in software from first principles. Learn about an innovative Ethernet audio player that enables precise cycle-level control of speaker movement. Witness how modern computing power can be harnessed to optimize audio quality on the Apple II, resulting in unprecedented sound fidelity. Experience Apple II speaker audio in a way you've never heard before, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with this classic hardware.

KansasFest 2022 11 Apple II Audio From the Ground Up - Kris Kennaway