For better I/O performance it's recommended to create an ALSA PCM device named `pcm.aura_engine`.
For better I/O performance it is recommended to create a custom ALSA PCM device named `pcm.aura_engine`, matching your device settings.
You can use the sample configuration [`sample.asoundrc`](https://gitlab.servus.at/aura/engine-core/-/blob/main/config/sample.asoundrc) as a basis for creating such device. Consult the ALSA documentation on details. After creating such device verify its properly
assigned in the configuration file as `output_device_0="pcm.aura_engine"`.
The following command creates a symlink in `config/.asoundrc` to your ALSA config in your home directory:
```bash
make audio.alsa.init
```
## Configure the audio source locations
Engine Core is requires different audio sources in order to perform the playout.
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All audio files inside are played in a randomized order, in situations where nothing is scheduled.
The folder is being watched for changes. So you can add/remove audio on the fly.
This fallback feature is enabled by default, but cann be turned off in via the configuration.
This fallback feature is enabled by default, but can be turned off in via the configuration.
Instead of the fallback folder you can use a playlist in the `playlist` folder for fallback