Can anyone of the #linuxaudio nerds out there help me with this?
I have a #framework 12 laptop running #ubuntustudio. The problem: only the source of the internal audio interface is detected by #pipewire (i.e. listed by wpctl status), but I'd like to use the sink as well.
It works fine when using alsa directly (aplay -Dhw:CARD=PCH -c2 test.wav) but stopped working with pipewire a few weeks ago.
Where can I start looking? Is there maybe a way to reset the whole pipewire config?
I finally figured out how to turn my old laptop into a real bluetooth speaker. Just turn it on, connect and play music.
This was a bit more complicated than it sounds because #Pipewire and #Wireplumber run as user services, so they don't start when you boot your PC without logging in.
Setting #Systemd lingering for my user, enabling the services (Wireplumber and Pipewire), disabling Wireplumber logind function and adding my user to the audio group (which was the final problem I had) solved it.
Kubuntu 26.04 - Volume/sound level gets stuck into a short range upon connecting bluetooth devices #sound #kubuntu #bluetooth #pipewire #wireplumber
When connecting bluetooth speakers or earbuds in Kubuntu 26.04, the following bug happens: the sound level gets stuck into a short range (centered around the last sound level before connection, so ...
Update on the Fiio EH11 headset, after a month of use:
* Indeed, after flashing an EQ preset on them (with the official Android app), they sound amazing.
* Rotary knobs truly are a huge UX benefit.
* On Linux, #BlueZ / BluetoothD struggles with them. Getting them to reconnect correctly (in a way where #PipeWire sees them) is very finicky.
* I broke the headband while putting them on my head today 😭 Can someone in #Montreal do #3Dprinting of https://makerworld.com/en/models/2690121-fiio-eh11-headband-replacement ?
Download this free 3D print file designed by alexeevalexg. Replacement headband for those Fiio EH11 headphones, that already was broken in half.Printed in PETG, flexible enough even for big head and much better than stock headband. Avoid PLA - it is too brittle.My print profile is for A1 with 0.4 nozzle, 0.16mm height, 30%infill. You can print it with your own settings, just dont forget to turn on supports (tree auto is enough).2 versions:1. Wide 12mm headband for more robust and better matching the earcup parts width.2. Stock 10mm width.Replacement guide:1. Unscrew two little screws in headband caps, shown on photo. PH000 or even PH0000 bit needed.2. Carefully open caps (pry from the end, where the screw located)3. Peel off the cable from headband. You can heat up the cable slightly with hairdryer, but i didnt. Just slowly pull the cable, the adhesive used is rather weak.4. Remove rubber stops from the ends of metal rails - there are small cuts from one side. Be careful - rubber is very soft and can be easily split in half.5. Now the last and a little complicated step. Metal rails have bumps near the rubber stops, which prevent rail from being pulled out from headband. You can broke already broken headband in pieces to pull rails out, or you can heat up them carefully (i used adjustable turbo lighter) and then pull out easily.Yeah, and Snowsky Disc case on photo (which i definitely recommend) - also from Makerworld, created by @Zilcho
#Ardour 9.7 Open-Source DAW Improves MIDI Editing, Adds New Vertical Summary, and Fixes #PipeWire Support on Linux https://9to5linux.com/ardour-9-7-open-source-daw-improves-midi-editing-adds-new-vertical-summary
#Linux Weekly Roundup for May 31st, 2026: MX Linux 25.2, #Sway 1.12, Rhino Linux 2026.1, #AlmaLinux OS 10.2, Rocky Linux 10.2, #IPFire 2.29 Core Update 202, Calibre 9.9, #MKVToolNix 99.0, #PipeWire 1.6.6, #fwupd 2.1.4, #NixOS 26.05, #Armbian 26.5, Shelly 2.3.2, #Audacious 4.6, AppGrid 1.8, #NVIDIA 610, #Marknote 1.6, #Ubuntu 26.10 Snapshot 1, #COSMIC 1.0.14, new #Steam Client update, and more https://9to5linux.com/9to5linux-weekly-roundup-may-31st-2026
absurd system instability & Maximum number of clients reached #nvidia #xorg #pulseaudio #security #pipewire
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Yes, a lot of work, but something that the likes of #debian could do over a couple of full releases (circa 4 years).
It would require things like the metadata of the app to include the necessary information to automate this, a bit like the proposed PURL - see https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-45-Considering-PURL
For me, we are coming to a crunch point in #linux. Someone needs to decide if they want to continue with #systemd or move to something less commercially backed, someone needs to decide about #AI slop, someone needs to decide about enforced #wayland and enforced #pipewire (although the latter is not so bad).
We're at a crossroads, and if #linux is to continue to be a truly open platform, some things may need to change or fork, such that end users can have confidence that they're installing true open source software with little to no commercial interests being served, whilst protecting privacy etc.
Perhaps this is where the likes of #antix or #devuan can take up the mantle and improve their offering just a little to take it to the next logical step.
Back for Day 2 of workshops & hackfests part of #EmbeddedWeek, featuring Display Next, #PipeWire, #BlueZ & #GStreamer!
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