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This is an unofficial wiki about ALSA, the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture. The offical web site of the ALSA project can be found at http://www.alsa-project.org. As of January 2011 all users have been removed due to spam and very few real edits in the previous 12 months. If you want a login account to make legitimate changes then please email markc@renta.net with a username and a decent 8 char password.

New users
Introduction

If you are new to ALSA, this is the place to start!
Introduction, 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, Jack and Loopback device as Alsa-to-Jack bridge, 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'll 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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