alsa-lib ☆

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Description:
Provides audio and MIDI functionality to the Linux operating system

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.2.15@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: audio linux sound multimedia library

Install: brew install alsa-lib

About:
ALSA (Advanced Linux Sound Architecture) lib provides an API for sound driver interaction, enabling applications to access audio hardware features. It serves as the core audio library for many Linux applications, supporting various audio devices and advanced features like hardware mixing and MIDI.

Key Features:

Low-level audio hardware access
Plugin-based architecture for extensibility
Support for multiple audio formats and devices
Hardware mixing and MIDI capabilities
Comprehensive API for application development

Use Cases:

Audio application development on Linux systems
Music production and recording software
System-level audio service integration
Embedded audio device development

Alternatives:

PulseAudio – Higher-level sound server that runs on top of ALSA, providing network audio and mixing capabilities
Open Sound System – Cross-platform audio API, but less integrated with modern Linux systems

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