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[SOLVED] Software volume control MPD with ALSA

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[SOLVED] Software volume control MPD with ALSA
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27-Mar-2019, 12:57 AM
Hi,
I use MPD server and want to enable software volume control in ALSA:
In MUSIC PLAYER > ALSA CONFIGURATION > OPTIONS, I input the option mixer_type <software>, as sugested in Snakeoil manuals, but system returns an error, asking for ".
I know mdp.conf file asks for mixer_type "software" syntax, but when I input this in OPTIONS field the mpd.conf doesn't show the "", show only mixer_type software.
What to write in OPTIONS to enable software volume control?
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27-Mar-2019, 07:52 AM
(27-Mar-2019, 12:57 AM)SandroN Wrote: Hi,
I use MPD server and want to enable software volume control in ALSA:
In MUSIC PLAYER > ALSA CONFIGURATION > OPTIONS, I input the option mixer_type <software>, as sugested in Snakeoil manuals, but system returns an error, asking for ".
I know mdp.conf file asks for mixer_type "software" syntax, but when I input this in OPTIONS field the mpd.conf doesn't show the "", show only mixer_type software.
What to write in OPTIONS to enable software volume control?

Been a while since I used that. What did yuu type in exactly? Are you saying the following doesn't work?
 
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mixer_type "software"
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27-Mar-2019, 08:04 AM
Yes. That was the code I entered in OPTIONS.
But what is saved in Mpd.conf is mixer_type software, without the "".
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30-Mar-2019, 11:11 PM
It looks its a problem when converting text from web app input box to the .conf file.
The "" disapear.
I've tried to edit mpd.conf file, but when I restart the MPD server, it overwrites the file with wrong syntax.
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31-Mar-2019, 10:16 AM
This looks like a bug. Apologies for that, I'll see what the problem is and fix this in the next update.
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24-Apr-2019, 08:24 PM
Very thanks for new firmware with bug correction.
Tested and working!
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07-Oct-2023, 08:40 PM
(27-Mar-2019, 07:52 AM)agent_kith Wrote:
(27-Mar-2019, 12:57 AM)SandroN Wrote: Hi,
I use MPD server and want to enable software volume control in ALSA:
In MUSIC PLAYER > ALSA CONFIGURATION > OPTIONS, I input the option mixer_type <software>, as sugested in Snakeoil manuals, but system returns an error, asking for ".
I know mdp.conf file asks for mixer_type "software" syntax, but when I input this in OPTIONS field the mpd.conf doesn't show the "", show only mixer_type software.
What to write in OPTIONS to enable software volume control?

Been a while since I used that. What did yuu type in exactly? Are you saying the following doesn't work?
 
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mixer_type "software"
where do we enter this line. i can find it im mpd 0.23.5
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08-Oct-2023, 10:51 AM
(07-Oct-2023, 08:40 PM)vinaymoturi Wrote: where do we enter this line. i can find it im mpd 0.23.5
See wiki on MPD: https://www.snakeoil-os.net/wiki/Players/musicpd

Almost certain MPD 0.23.x should still have this option..

Yet to test this as I don't use software VC, or digital volume control, or gain. Everything is passed as is to my pre-processor, and then I use that volume control to attenuate. <- Be amazed how effective this can be, especially on CD level music.
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09-Oct-2023, 12:31 PM
Where can I find the configuration file of mpd 0.23.5
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10-Oct-2023, 07:09 PM
(09-Oct-2023, 12:31 PM)vinaymoturi Wrote: Where can I find the configuration file of mpd 0.23.5
Should be a sub folder of /var/www/players
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