[Pkg-alsa-devel] Bug#913045: Bug#913045: libasound2: ALSA lib pcm_dmix.c:1099:(snd_pcm_dmix_open) unable to open slave

[Pedro Silva]

On Fri, 9 Nov 2018 20:41:17 +0000 Pedro Silva <pedrofsilva at netcabo.pt>
wrote:
> No difference.
>
> Reboot, login, start game, sound ok. Start browser, play youtube video,
> playback hangs until game is closed.
>
> cat ~/.asoundrc
> ###
> pcm.!default {
>     type hw
>     card 2
> }
> ###
> ctl.snd_card {
>         type hw
>         card 2
>         device 2
> }
> ###
>
> Best regards,
> Pedro Silva

Hi Elimar,

I found a working ~/.asoundrc :

$ cat .asoundrc
ctl.dmixer {
type pulse
}
pcm.pulse {
type pulse
}
ctl.pulse {
type pulse
}
pcm.!default {
type pulse
}
ctl.!default {
type pulse
}

I can run Steam Alsa games and youtube videos at the same time (I
believe system wide). I can even connect a bluetooth headset and have it
work without additional setup.

Found the info here :

https://steamcommunity.com/app/221410/discussions/0/618458030650103916/#c618458030650649992

Don't know if this is a libasound2 or steam games bug/feature.

Thank you for your support.

Best regards,
Pedro Silva