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Alsamixer
ALSA sound mixer with ncurses interface
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