Myxer is a lightweight graphical volume mixer for PulseAudio. It brings output devices, application streams and audio-card profiles together in a compact GTK interface rather than requiring separate utilities for everyday audio management.
The interface follows the current GTK theme, helping it blend into the desktop. More detailed controls are available through context menus, including access to individual audio channels and card profiles. Myxer can also be configured as the mixer launched from compatible desktop panel audio controls.
The project is now in maintenance-only mode. Its existing functionality remains available and contributions are welcome, but its maintainer is not actively pursuing new feature requests.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Control PulseAudio output devices.
- Manage individual playback streams.
- Adjust volume and mute audio streams.
- Manage audio-card profiles.
- Display individual audio channels when required.
- Uses the selected GTK theme for desktop integration.
- Compact interface designed for everyday volume control.
- Can be launched from compatible desktop panel audio controls.
Website: github.com/Aurailus/Myxer
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Developer: Auri Collings
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
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