Marcus Gerards has released version 3.2 of the PrismaNG driver and tools package for the Prisma Megamix, an Amiga expansion card for the Zorro II slot or clock port that offloads decoding of compressed audio formats such as MP2, MP3, WMA and OGG from the host CPU. The update adds a long-awaited AHI driver, though it is noted as not suitable for every use since the card's vs1063a chip is a DSP tied to compressed formats, along with a benchmark tool to help find suitable modes. CPU usage is reported at 15 to 25 percent on Zorro machines, with higher usage on clock port setups. The PrismaPlay tool also gains support for streaming internet radio and recordings, plus an ARexx interface.
Our take: Worth a look for anyone running a Prisma Megamix, since offloading audio decoding is the whole point of the card and the new AHI driver finally lets it plug into more of the Amiga's sound stack, CPU benchmarks included.
Originally reported 4 November 2026. Read the full story with all the details on amiga-news.de