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Amplitude Soundboard
What it is
Amplitude Soundboard is a free, open-source desktop application for playing audio clips on Linux, macOS, and Windows. It accepts AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, M4A, MP3, MP4, OGG, OPUS, and WAV files. Clips can use multiple output or input devices, with separate global and per-clip volume controls. Hotkeys can trigger any sound. The interface supports light or dark themes, custom sound-tile backgrounds, and adjustable tile sizes and grid dimensions. Listed languages include English, Spanish, Italian, Hungarian, Dutch, Polish, Russian, and Simplified Chinese. Downloads are listed for Windows x64, Linux x64, and macOS on Apple Silicon or Intel. The project page describes update notifications at startup and automatic updating on Windows. Routing sound into a microphone requires Virtual Audio Cable, BlackHole, or a PulseAudio sink, depending on the operating system. The repository is identified as GPL-3.0 licensed.
For and against
For
- Free and open-source
- Supports many audio formats
- Hotkeys trigger individual clips
- Works on three desktop platforms
- Offers light and dark themes
Against
- Linux hotkeys require X11
- macOS hotkeys need accessibility permission
- macOS app is not Apple Developer ID signed
- Audio input routing needs additional software
The verdict
Amplitude Soundboard combines broad format support with hotkeys, device routing, and interface customization at no cost. Check the platform-specific permissions and routing requirements for your setup.
Who it suits
It suits people who want a free desktop soundboard for clips, hotkeys, and customizable tiles. It is also relevant to users working across Linux, macOS, or Windows.
Plans and prices
Free
Free and open-source soundboard · Windows, Linux, and macOS
Read 8 Oct 2026 · amplitude-soundboard.dan0v.com
On the record
- Appearance
- Users can choose light or dark themes, set custom backgrounds for sound tiles, and configure tile size and grid dimensions.amplitude-soundboard.dan0v.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Audio formats
- It supports AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, M4A, MP3, MP4, OGG, OPUS, and WAV files.amplitude-soundboard.dan0v.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Audio routing
- For routing sound to an input such as a microphone, the installation instructions describe using Virtual Audio Cable on Windows, BlackHole on macOS, or a PulseAudio sink on Linux.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Automatic updates
- The project page says the app can notify users of available updates at startup and describes automatic updating for Windows.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Hotkeys
- Users can set hotkeys to trigger any sound clip.amplitude-soundboard.dan0v.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Languages
- The site lists English, Spanish, Italian, Hungarian, Dutch, Polish, Russian, and Simplified Chinese as available languages.amplitude-soundboard.dan0v.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Linux hotkey limit
- The project page says Linux hotkeys currently work under X11, not Wayland.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- macOS permissions
- The project page says hotkeys on macOS require accessibility permission and the app must be restarted after granting it.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- macOS signing
- The project page says the macOS app is not signed with an Apple Developer ID, so a security warning may need to be bypassed to open it.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Open source
- The maker’s project page identifies the repository as GPL-3.0 licensed.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Platform downloads
- The maker’s project page lists Windows x64, macOS Apple Silicon and Intel, and Linux x64 downloads.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Playback devices
- It can play audio through multiple output or input devices, with global and per-clip volume settings.amplitude-soundboard.dan0v.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Amplitude Soundboard is a feature-rich soundboard for playing audio clips to express yourself and entertain friends.amplitude-soundboard.dan0v.com · read 8 Oct 2026
