Yep, I agree. Given that alsa remains the default framework for sound in puppy and given that many people have low vol issues with alsa, it would appear that a pavucontrol clone for alsa would be the best option, short of a wholescale switch to pulse. As mentioned elsewhere, I haven't yet noticed any appreciable 'distortion' creeping into my sounds at 150% in pavucontrol but I've noticed I have to be careful when using individual player controls (e.g via EQ) in addition to this, or instead of, things go bad very quicklyah good ...all seems drastic action to get decent volume don't you think...
mikeb:
Perhaps if a few people could use this thread to test things out for their setups and report back here it might be worth a 'HOW TO' but I'm not sure I'd feel confident to tidy it up enough to be watertight - for a 'HOW TO'. (Any volunteers ? Please)I reckon this should be turned into a 'HOW TO'
I still think it would be best (and easier??) for someone to produce an pavucontrol clone for alsa. I guess there's a reason why something similar can't be incorporated into puppy with alsa (?)