[gentoo-user] Poor mans audio in the world of the great Jack D.

Hi,

From time to time I come across software, which directly wants
to talks to good ole' alsa and get kicked by Sensei Jack D. for accessing
a device, which already is occupied by him...

Is there any way to go or any software to install which enables me to use
Jack D.'ed software and alsa-acessing without shutting down and
restarting that grandmaster Jack D. ?

Thanks a lot for any Koan, which will light up my darkened ears!
Best regards,
Meino