This bug has to do with properly configuring ALSA in the /etc/mplayer/mplayer.conf file. An easy work-around for some computers is to use the setting:
ao = pulse in the "Audio Settings" portion of the conf file. -- [AO_ALSA] Unable to find simple control 'PCM' https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/276957 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs