Fix for ALSA API Applications
A lot of people seem to be experiencing issues with ALSA apps (like Flash) on PulseAudio-enabled systems. Common issues include programs locking/"hogging" the ALSA sound device (prevents other apps from mixing and using the audio device) and also apps trying to use the ALSA software mixer (dmix).
Here is a method to route ALSA apps directly through pulse:
gksu gedit /etc/asound.conf
Copy/paste these lines into the resulting file:
pcm.pulse { type pulse }
ctl.pulse { type pulse }
pcm.!default { type pulse }
ctl.!default { type pulse }
Save. Quit. Reboot.
Source from here
Nice fix man, but /etc/asound.conf doesn’t exist here :S
I can’t find the file you said ,where is it man?
@Vistaus Create it.
And remember kids, if your sound drops out completely, this command is your friend:
sudo alsa force-reload
does this have side effects or is it safe to do in a… prophylactic way? 😀