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Alsamixer

ALSA sound mixer with ncurses interface

Media linux C GPL-2.0

Description

Alsamixer is an ALSA mixer application with a curses interface. It provides a visual way to adjust audio levels, mute/unmute channels, and manage sound card settings from the terminal.

AI Summary

Terminal-based ALSA sound mixer for adjusting audio levels and managing sound cards

Capabilities

  • + Adjust audio volume levels visually
  • + Mute and unmute audio channels
  • + Select and configure sound cards
  • + Navigate between mixer controls

Use When

  • You need to adjust audio levels on Linux from the terminal
  • You want a visual audio mixer interface

Avoid When

  • x You use PulseAudio or PipeWire (use their respective tools)
  • x You need macOS or Windows support
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