Useful Audio Software

[Brainiac777]

Hello, I've seen many threads on this forum about switching the audio output between different devices such as between speakers and headphones. I've also found out some useful audio software that may help you out.

 

SoundSwitch (Switch between different audio devices)

Download: https://soundswitch.codeplex.com/

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Detailed Description: 

SoundSwitch is a program that runs in the background that allows the user to switch between different audio outputs, such as the front and rear audio jacks. To use the software, setup a key on your keyboard as the "switch" that alternates between the selected audio jacks. I personally have mine set to F1 since I rarely use that key, but you can set it to whatever you desire. An extremely useful software if you use both speakers and headphones, but only want them to play at specific times. NOTE: Their may be an issue where Windows won't differentiate between the rear and front audio jacks, this is due to Realtek's Audio Manager which can be fixed by going into the manager and changing the settings. It should look like this

 

 

Volume² (Visual UI when volume level is changed)

Download: http://irzyxa.deviantart.com/art/Volume2-version-1-1-3-247-Release-340146840

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Detailed Description: 

Volume² is a program that displays the volume level when changed. I personally have my increments set at 2 units per click, but you can set it to whatever you want. The program also has other features such as quick volume changes by scrolling on the taskbar, this changes the volume level by 10 units instead of 2 for faster volume change. You can also customize the UI with different themes, the one in the image is the Metro UI theme/skin. Volume² is an amazingly powerful software, it's like DisplayFusion but for audio. You can setup different hotkeys for brightness, USB safety removal, etc. 

 

MediaMonkey (Multimedia player)

Download: http://www.mediamonkey.com/download/

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Detailed Description: 

MediaMonkey is just awesome. Way better than Windows Media Player due to it's functionality and customization. It allows you to theme the player, play videos, surf the web, etc. all in one program. It can level the audio on any track to any level you like, I have mines at 89db. It can also minimize to a MiniPlayer like in the image, or just disappear from the taskbar with the MicroPlayer. It's just awesome. the theme I use can be found here: http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=68761

 

foobar2000 (Music Player)

Download: http://www.foobar2000.org/download

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Realtek HD Audio Drivers

Download: http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=24&PFid=24&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false

 

Realtek AC'97 Audio Drivers

Download: http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=23&PFid=23&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false

 

Still in the process of editing this post. Someone sticky this post? Feel free to leave any recommended software below.

[EmotionalSloth]

Volume2 looks awesome!

[NannerBeans]

I use the audio switching feature in Displayfusion. 

[Brainiac777]

I use the audio switching feature in Displayfusion. 

I don't see any feature in DisplayFusion that can do that, elaborate please.

[Raboo]

Please add Foobar2000

[EmoRarity]

I don't see any feature in DisplayFusion that can do that, elaborate please.

[NannerBeans]

I don't see any feature in DisplayFusion that can do that, elaborate please.

It's only in 6.0 and newer. It's a new feature. You rightclick on the display fusion task bar and there is an audio devices tab. 

[Brainiac777]

It's only in 6.0 and newer. It's a new feature. You rightclick on the display fusion task bar and there is an audio devices tab. 

Ahh, I'm running 5.1.1 so I don't see it. 

[Panda689]

-snip snippity-

Wow, I totally didn't know there was that kind of functionality in display fusion. How well does it work?

[EmoRarity]

Wow, I totally didn't know there was that kind of functionality in display fusion. How well does it work?

It works, I don't bother with it because I don't need to, but its there. 

[Krishtrinity]

Hello, I've seen many threads on this forum about switching the audio output between different devices such as between speakers and headphones. I've also found out some useful audio software that may help you out.

 

SoundSwitch (Switch between different audio devices)

Download: https://soundswitch.codeplex.com/

Images: 

     

Detailed Description: 

SoundSwitch is a program that runs in the background that allows the user to switch between different audio outputs, such as the front and rear audio jacks. To use the software, setup a key on your keyboard as the "switch" that alternates between the selected audio jacks. I personally have mine set to F1 since I rarely use that key, but you can set it to whatever you desire. An extremely useful software if you use both speakers and headphones, but only want them to play at specific times. NOTE: Their may be an issue where Windows won't differentiate between the rear and front audio jacks, this is due to Realtek's Audio Manager which can be fixed by going into the manager and changing the settings. It should look like this

 

 

Volume² (Visual UI when volume level is changed)

Download: http://irzyxa.deviantart.com/art/Volume2-version-1-1-3-247-Release-340146840

Images: 

  

Detailed Description: 

Volume² is a program that displays the volume level when changed. I personally have my increments set at 2 units per click, but you can set it to whatever you want. The program also has other features such as quick volume changes by scrolling on the taskbar, this changes the volume level by 10 units instead of 2 for faster volume change. You can also customize the UI with different themes, the one in the image is the Metro UI theme/skin. Volume² is an amazingly powerful software, it's like DisplayFusion but for audio. You can setup different hotkeys for brightness, USB safety removal, etc. 

 

MediaMonkey (Multimedia player)

Download: http://www.mediamonkey.com/download/

Images: 

  

Detailed Description: 

MediaMonkey is just awesome. Way better than Windows Media Player due to it's functionality and customization. It allows you to theme the player, play videos, surf the web, etc. all in one program. It can level the audio on any track to any level you like, I have mines at 89db. It can also minimize to a MiniPlayer like in the image, or just disappear from the taskbar with the MicroPlayer. It's just awesome. the theme I use can be found here: http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=68761

 

foobar2000 (Music Player)

Download: http://www.foobar2000.org/download

Images: 

 

Realtek HD Audio Drivers

Download: http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=24&PFid=24&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false

 

Realtek AC'97 Audio Drivers

Download: http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=23&PFid=23&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false

 

Still in the process of editing this post. Someone sticky this post? Feel free to leave any recommended software below.

JRIVER MEDIA CENTER 19 is great