Subject: Re: [linux-audio-user] Realplayer8 audio buzzing
From: Andre Dubuc (aajdubuc_AT_webhart.net)
Date: Fri Sep 14 2001 - 18:27:22 EEST
On Friday 14 September 2001 04:36, you wrote:
> Andre Dubuc wrote:
> > Using Netscape 4.77 in Linux-Mandrake 8, I have attempted to install RP8
> > for the fourth time. The video works -- sort of poorly, but the audio
> > sounds like a buzz-saw. Strangely enough, the very first time I installed
> > it, everything worked fine. Plugger doesn't "stick" either now.
> >
> > Obviously there's some connection with KMidi - the same sound occurs if I
> > play "Cavatina" more than once. I've tried to isolate where the problem
> > originates, but frankly, I really don't know enough about the functions
> > of Midi and Synth to know what to look for. Nor do I know whether they
> > interact with rp8 at all.
>
> since KMidi and realplay are entirely different beasts (and they
> cannot interfere with each other), I'd say you've run into a driver
> bug.
> does this problem never occur when playing wavs ?
>
> if you are using alsa, make sure you update to the latest beta, and
> if the problem persists, write to alsa-user for help.
> be sure to let them know what chipset you have on your mobo (ac97 is
> too vague, it's just a generic standard, not the actual chip).
>
> if you're using oss, ditch it. use alsa. :) (still somewhat of a
> fan after many grudges...)
>
> regards,
>
> j?rn
Thanks J?rn,
I thought there would be no connection between these programs, but after my experience with rp8 in Windows, anything is possible! The problem hasn't occurred playing wavs.
I'm using an Epox EP-8KTA2 mb with VT82C686A AC-97 Digital Audio (I had already downloaded the BIOS updates addressing problems with the audio.)
My major problem is with the apps: I really don't know what ALSA is for (even after reading the docs -- I presume, from your comments, it's a replacement for OSS. I don't recall installing OSS, so I gather it's part of my LM8 distro, how would I "ditch" it?.) This is the BIG grey area for me. I have ALSA installed, but I'm not exactly sure what to do with it. As far as Arts is concerned, is it necessary if all I want to do is play mp3 files and listen to audio CD's? Come to think of it, do I need a synthesizer?
I'd really appreciate your comments here -- you seem to have knowledge in the audio area. As you probably have guessed, I'm a "newbie", and sound is the last area I have to tackle.
Thanks for responding quickly,
Regards, Andre.
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