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.
Jack Graph - Visually route audio to and from multiple apps and sources using jack-graph in.
Bluetooth Audio Integration - Full A2DP/HFP/HSP support

Features

Audio and Bluetooth GUI
Route audio visually & change Jack settings with jack- 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

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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)

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C Audio Recording Software

Registered

2026-01-20

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