[Openal] Filters

[Daniel PEACOCK]

Hi,

> If I went ahead and just created a direct filter and say 2 auxiliary
filters
> for every source created, would they put extra demand on the software
> renderer, even if their default values were set? (or to put it  another
way.
> I'm assuming default filter values would have no effect on the sound
played,
> so does the software renderer notice this and skip filter processing if
so?)

It's fine to add the filters to the Source at initialization time from a
performance point of view.  NOTE : The software renderer ("Generic
Software" device) only supports 1 Auxiliary Effect Slot, so you only need
(and can make use of) 1 Auxiliary Send filter (plus the Direct Filter).

Dan
Creative Labs, Inc.