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This is an unofficial wiki about ALSA, the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture. Please help to improve it. Editing is easy and very welcome but you must register first. Read the introduction and about page for more information. The offical web site of the ALSA project can be found at http://www.alsa-project.org. There is also an Old Main Page until this one is fully updated.

New users
Introduction

If you are new to ALSA, this is the place to start!
ALSA, AlsaStackAKB, FAQ, Glossary, more...

Installation

Most distributions install ALSA by default and most sound cards are detected automatically, so most users don't need to worry about that.
Quick Install, AlsaCVS, more...

Configuration

Learn how to make your ALSA setup fit your needs.
SurroundSound, .asoundrc, dmix, DigitalOut, MultipleCards, more...

Howtos

Find a step-by-step guide to frequent problems.
Low-pass howto, Stereo-to-surround-sound howto, softvol howto, more...

Troubleshooting

Having problems during installation or setup? Maybe you find answers here.
TroubleShooting, Unresolved Symbols, AlsaTips, more...

More ALSA resources
Advanced users
Documentation

Documentation about advanced functions.
Proc asound documentation, Plugin Documentation, more...

ALSA plugins

ALSA plugins extending the functionality of ALSA.
dmix, plug, asym, softvol, more...

Hardware specific information

You may find specific information about your sound card or your driver on one of the following pages.
Sound cards, ALSA modules (emu10k1, intel8x0, via8233, ice1724, all...), Alsa Preferred Soundcards, more...

OSS
MIDI
Software

All sorts of softwares related to ALSA and audio under linux.
alsa-utils, alsa-tools, Players, Editors, Distributions, more...


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