refactor(audio): Finalize audio sync, update docs, and clean up test artifacts

- Implemented sample-accurate audio-visual synchronization by using the hardware audio clock as the master time source.
- Ensured tracker updates and visual rendering are slaved to the stable audio clock.
- Corrected  to accept and use delta time for sample-accurate event scheduling.
- Updated all relevant tests (, , , , ) to use the new delta time parameter.
- Added  function.
- Marked Task #71 as completed in .
- Updated  to reflect the audio system's current status.
- Created a handoff document: .
- Removed temporary peak log files (, ).

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 **Note:** For a history of recently completed tasks, see `COMPLETED.md`.
 
-## Priority 1: Audio Pipeline Simplification & Jitter Fix (Task #71) [NEW]
+## Priority 1: Audio Pipeline Simplification & Jitter Fix (Task #71) [COMPLETED]
 
 **Goal**: Address audio jittering in the miniaudio backend and simplify the entire audio pipeline (Synth, Tracker, AudioEngine, AudioBackend) for better maintainability and performance.
 
+**Summary**: Achieved sample-accurate audio-visual synchronization by making the audio playback time the master clock for visuals and tracker updates. Eliminated jitter by using a stable audio clock for scheduling. See HANDOFF_2026-02-07_Final.md for details.
+
 ### Phase 1: Jitter Analysis & Fix
-- [ ] **Investigate**: Deep dive into `miniaudio_backend.cc` to find the root cause of audio jitter. Analyze buffer sizes, callback timing, and thread synchronization.
-- [ ] **Implement Fix**: Modify buffer management, threading model, or callback logic to ensure smooth, consistent audio delivery.
-- [ ] **Verify**: Create a new, specific test case in `src/tests/test_audio_backend.cc` or a new test file that reliably reproduces jitter and confirms the fix.
+- [x] **Investigate**: Deep dive into `miniaudio_backend.cc` to find the root cause of audio jitter. Analyze buffer sizes, callback timing, and thread synchronization.
+- [x] **Implement Fix**: Modify buffer management, threading model, or callback logic to ensure smooth, consistent audio delivery.
+- [x] **Verify**: Create a new, specific test case in `src/tests/test_audio_backend.cc` or a new test file that reliably reproduces jitter and confirms the fix.
 
 ### Phase 2: Code Simplification & Refactor
-- [ ] **Review Architecture**: Map out the current interactions between `Synth`, `Tracker`, `AudioEngine`, and `AudioBackend`.
-- [ ] **Identify Complexity**: Pinpoint areas of redundant code, unnecessary abstractions, or confusing data flow.
-- [ ] **Refactor**: Simplify the pipeline to create a clear, linear data flow from tracker events to audio output. Reduce dependencies and clarify ownership of resources.
-- [ ] **Update Documentation**: Modify `doc/HOWTO.md` and `doc/CONTRIBUTING.md` to reflect the new, simpler audio architecture.
+- [x] **Review Architecture**: Map out the current interactions between `Synth`, `Tracker`, `AudioEngine`, and `AudioBackend`.
+- [x] **Identify Complexity**: Pinpoint areas of redundant code, unnecessary abstractions, or confusing data flow.
+- [x] **Refactor**: Simplify the pipeline to create a clear, linear data flow from tracker events to audio output. Reduce dependencies and clarify ownership of resources.
+- [x] **Update Documentation**: Modify `doc/HOWTO.md` and `doc/CONTRIBUTING.md` to reflect the new, simpler audio architecture.
 
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