I am having audio skipping problems with pulse audio.

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This is a problem I have been having on every single Linux distribution I have tried so far. I am currently using antergos and have tried every solution related to audio glitches using this guide: [https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/PulseAudio/Troubleshooting#Glitches.2C_skips_or_crackling]. Nothing from that guide has worked. I have searched for hours trying to find a solution but have had no luck. This is the one and only problem that I have on Linux that I can’t fix. This happens every couple of minutes and is noticeable. I remember getting rid of pulse audio on a different distribution and using only ALSA and that had no issues as far as I can remember. If anyone has any suggestions on how to fix this please let me know. This is the only thing that is keeping me from fully enjoying Linux!
 


G'day SadPotato, and Welcome to Linux.org

Which browser are you running ?....I am assuming you run the same browser in all your distros ?...Antergos included...?
 
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G'day SadPotato, and Welcome to Linux.org

Which browser are you running ?....I am assuming you run the same browser in all your distros ?...Antergos included...?
It's not related to a browser because it happens when using things like VLC and I have used chromium and the same thing happened. What you sent appear to be ALSA only systems but I'm using pulseaudio.
 
Well now that is a problem. I have run across others with this drama on another forum, and it ended up being Firefox's inability to keep their browser properly up to date.

I assume you have uninstalled and reinstalled pulse audio ?

The fact that it is happening across over a number? of distros would suggest something in the hardware/cable area, but of course then running properly only on alsa discounts that idea.

We have another member here from Australia, wizardfromoz.......who has a strong interest in all things musical (as well as running many , many distros !!)....I will bow out and wait for him to surface. Hopefully he can shine some light for you.
 
I have no idea why it happens on linux but not windows.
 
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Is this a dual boot ?
 
I found this....
Toggling the Timer-based scheduling.....this setting can be useful if the sound is skipping or glitching
on this page...:
https://www.codeweavers.com/support/wiki/linux/faq/SoundTrouble#advancedpulse

Please note that the author advises EXTREME CAUTION, in editing the configuration file....

SO......be sure you have a backup before you proceed....(If you proceed)

I use Timeshift....it works like system restore in Windows. If any mistakes etc are made you can simply rollback (and unlike system restore in windows, timeshift actually works !)
 
Any ideas Wiz ?
 
My goodness ... too young to be a sad potato :). Wait until you get to 54 and haven't discovered Linux (I am now 60, and LOVE Linux)

... and yes, Brian (@Condobloke ) I have just tuned in.

(Wizard appears in a puff of smoke, assembled throng spray deodorisers but no effect ... too much sulphur)

@SadPotato - welcome to linux. org, although under annoying (to you) circumstances.

Can you give me, from Terminal, the output of

Code:
inxi -Fxs
?

If inxi is not installed on Antergos, you can likely get it by

Code:
sudo pacman -S inxi

Funny, thing is, I have 5 Arch-based Distros running amongst the 30+ I have on this laptop, and was just about to download and install Antergos to give it a run, so I'll do so, and be closer to your own environment.

Be aware that I am Australian-based, so if you are US-based, I am 14 - 17 hours ahead of you. Responses may lag.

Cheers and

Avagudweegend

Chris Turner
wizardfromoz
 
Just a heads up to the OP (that's you, @SadPotato ) that I have installed Antergos, with the MATE DE, but the Desktop Environment should not matter.

First time you use

Code:
inxi -Fxs

... with it, you may get a warning

Resuming in non X mode: glxinfo not found. For package install advice run: inxi --recommends

... but the info provided will be sufficient for now.

If you choose to follow the recommended path, there will be extensive output generated, from perhaps seven (7) tests, and if your system is identified as having missing components, you will need to use pacman or yaourt to install them. Up to you, I'll do mine later.

You have linked to the article on glitches, referring to skips & crackling (& thanks :)) but you have not said if you are actually getting just those, and/or other, eg sound dropouts, &c. Can you describe more?

Also you have not described whether the poor sound output is from speakers builtin to a system, external speakers, headphones, &c, or all of the above. Can you describe more?

Cheers

Wizard
 

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