[Solved] Volume Control only works on root (Xfce)

I just installed Xfce and everything has been going great. The only problem I have run into so far is a permissions error with the volume control as well as a problem streaming music from Pandora using Pithos. When ever I try to use the Mixer applet on a normal user account I get this error:
GStreamer was unable to detect any sound devices. Some sound system specific GStreamer packages may be missing. It may also be a permissions problem.
I also get this error (only on non-root accounts when trying to use Pithos to stream music from Pandora):
GStreamer error: state change failed and some element failed to post a proper error message with the reason for the failure.
I believe that both are permission errors, but how would I fix it?
Last edited by biohazard35 (2011-05-18 15:30:27)

Thanks for the help, I hope I get used to all this stuff soon!
Last edited by biohazard35 (2011-05-18 01:57:39)

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