How can I increase the granularity of the audio control?
When I click the "increase volume" and "decrease volume" buttons on my keyboard, it's hard for me to get the right volume. I usually operate within the bottom 20% of the available audio range
When I listen to music, sometimes I get in this situation:
0% - silent
5% - too quiet
10% - too loud
15% - 
RIP ears
How can I increase the granularity of the audio control for the lower sound levels (0-30% or so) such that pressing the increase/decrease volume buttons will change the volume by a smaller step on each button press?
$ garuda-inxi
System:
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parameters: BOOT_IMAGE=/@/boot/vmlinuz-linux-lts
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Audio:
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4: pw-jack type: plugin tools: pactl,pw-cat,pw-cli,wpctl
Network:
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class-ID: 0200
IF: enp1s0 state: down mac: <filter>
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tool: systemctl Compilers: gcc: 12.2.1 clang: 15.0.7 Packages: 1738
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Garuda (2.6.16-1):
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Relevant software: snapper(custom) NetworkManager mkinitcpio
Windows dual boot: No/Undetected
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