

Mobo: Micro-Star model: MAG X570 TOMAHAWK WIFI (MS-7C84) v: 1.0 serial: ĬPU: Info: 6-Core model: AMD Rybits: 64 type: MT MCP cache: L2: 3 MiB Machine: Type: Desktop System: Micro-Star product: MS-7C84 v: 1.0 serial: $ inxi -F System: Kernel: 5.11.6-1-MANJARO x86_64 bits: 64 Desktop: KDE Plasma 5.21.3 Distro: Manjaro Linux The Front, Center or LFE Channels are missing! This is how it is supposed to look with this card (Soundblaster Z for reference), note the channel selection: So, one step back from pulseaudio to alsa, checking When media is playing, I can see the visual indicator bouncing though.

So, basically, all cards with the sound chip (Creative R3D, Z, ZxR, AE-5, AE-7) “should” work out of the box in Linux (except for some unecessary effect processing).

I did the upgrade knowing, that thanks to the fantastic work of Joshua McAdams, aka conmanx360, a driver is available since Linux Kernel 5.0+. Before that, I have been using the Creative Audigy RX (which worked like a charm). For I work with audio/video a lot, but also play games under windows (dual-boot), I have opted for the Creative X AE-5. Again, regarding sound hardware issues: If have upgraded my soundcard.
