8.6. Audio Issues

8.6.1. xmms Player Configuration (Linux)

To configure an xmms player to play mp3 files, perform the following steps:

  1. Change the preferences on xmms output plugin to add more buffering.

  2. Change the buffer size to 10000 ms and the Pre-Buffer percent to 90.

    When you run xmms, from command line or menu, click on the O (letter O) on the left side of the panel to bring up the Preferences menu.

  3. Under the Audio I/O Plugins button, select Output Plugin OSS Driver and click Configure.

  4. Select Buffering.

    1. The default Buffer size is 3000 ms. Change this to 10000 ms.

    2. The default Pre-buffer percent is 25. Change this to 90.

  5. Click OK, then click OK on the Preferences panel.

  6. Exit xmms and restart it.

Reference: CR 12178869