I'm wrapping my brain around managing multiple audio devices, but also finding it difficult. Here is what I have, all generically USB compliant for use on Linux:
- 4 In / 4 Out USB Mixer
- 12 Channel USB Mixer
- USB Stereo Microphone w/ Headphone Output
- USB Docking Station w/ Headphone Output
- Everything is connected through Powered USB 3.0 hubs
I can see (plus assign) all of these devices over Pipewire's qpwgraph, but am struggling to assign them directly within:
What is confusing?
- Outside of
qpwgraph, I'm not seeing each audio interface listed within any of my DAW options.
- Each application seems confused between
ALSA and pulseaudio. I see the devices becoming available within pulseaudio, because you cannot actually select pipewire directly. Any ideas on how I can understand this very easily?
- I've never used
JACK, so I have no opinion on it, beyond knowing pipewire is meant to replace it.
- Once this audio hardware is ironed out, I'll still working on the Midi input/output mappings next.
The Goal
My goal is actually use all of these through the computer, because I've always handled everything in hardware directly as a musician. Hoping to finally break the 4-track and 8-track habit, by embracing the computer instead. Might as well explore the digital side as part of the show.
Progress