Re: software mixing in alsa

[ross@lug.udel.edu]

On Tue, May 17, 2005 at 04:27:44PM -0400, Valdis.Kletnieks@vt.edu wrote:
> I was hoping somebody would explain how to get 'dmix' plugin working in the
> kernel - then I could get rid of esd ;)  (Note that running something in
> userspace that accepts connections, runs dmix on them, and then creates one
> thing spewing to /dev/pcm isn't a solution - I've already *got* esd, warts and all)


In all honesty - don't bother.  esd does the job better, faster, more
flexibly, and without the hassle.

I have spent many hours attempting to get a usable dmix setup working
and I just don't think its possible (at least not with my hardware).

I use esd for all "consumer" level audio apps, and jackd for all
professional audio apps.  This is by far the simplest way to manage
audio - I wouldn't waste your time with dmix.  After all, what could
you do with dmix that you can't do with esd??


-- 
Ross Vandegrift
ross@lug.udel.edu

"The good Christian should beware of mathematicians, and all those who
make empty prophecies. The danger already exists that the mathematicians
have made a covenant with the devil to darken the spirit and to confine
man in the bonds of Hell."
	--St. Augustine, De Genesi ad Litteram, Book II, xviii, 37