Name
aconnect
Synopsis
aconnect [options
] [sender
] [receiver
] aconnect [options
]
Like its GUI relative alsa-patch-bay, aconnect connects ports in MIDI hardware and software to route events, similar to running patch cables between different mixers and synthesizers in an all-hardware audio system. aconnect is part of the ALSA (Advanced Linux Sound Architecture) system.
Options
- -d, --disconnect
Undo the connection described.
- -e, --exclusive
The connection being created must be exclusive: the sender and receiver ports may not connect to any other port.
- -i, --input
List all input (sender) ports. This flag is used without any other arguments or flags.
- -o, --output
List all output (receiver) ports. This flag is used without any other arguments or flags.
- -r, --real queue-name
All events processed through this connection get new timestamps from the named real-time queue. The receiving port must have access to, and use, the real-time queue.
- -t, --tick queue-name
All events processed through this connection get new timestamps from the specified tick queue.
- -x, --remove-all
Cancel all connections. This flag is used without any other arguments or flags.
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