jack-bridge

jack-bridge provides a complete, lightweight audio stack for Debian-based Linux systems using JACK and ALSA without systemd, PulseAudio, or PipeWire. Perfect for users who want minimal dependencies and maximum control.
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Professional audio control interface Alsa Sound Connect (mxeq) with:
Dynamic mixer controls - Automatically shows hardware controls for active device (Internal/USB)
Built-in recorder - Record in mono/stereo at 44.1kHz or 48kHz, saves to ~/Music
Bluetooth panel - Scan, pair, trust, connect devices with visual feedback
Device switching - Change output between Internal/USB/HDMI/Bluetooth without restarting JACK. Audio Routing ALSA → JACK pipeline - All ALSA apps route through JACK.
Persistent bridge ports - USB/HDMI/Bluetooth ports spawned on-demand.
Qjackctl Graph - Visually route audio to and from multiple apps and sources using graph in qjackctl.
Bluetooth Audio Integration - Full A2DP/HFP/HSP support

Features

Audio and Bluetooth GUI
Route audio visually with the qjackctl graph
Automatically detects all your usb audio interfaces inputs and outputs
Record directly to your Music directory without a DAW
Route audio form multiple programs, DAW, browser tabs, OBS etc at once
Record with internal sound card and usb audio device simultaneously

Project Samples

qjackctl graph connecting audio interface, browser, internal mic to record and speakers

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License

GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2)

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Operating Systems

Linux

Intended Audience

End Users/Desktop

User Interface

X Window System (X11)

Programming Language

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C Audio Recording Software

Registered

2026-01-20

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