On the hardware side, we have the aforementioned EZ-KITs and Extender Cards. These come with onboard audio converters along with the code to drive them. This allows for very quick system prototyping. It also comes with reference schematics and the bill of materials associated with those hardware boards. This will allow you to get a really nice jump on system development. The Visual Audio® algorithm development tool can help to streamline design of audio systems.