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FxSound
What it is
FxSound is free Windows software for shaping computer audio. It processes timbre, volume, spatial balance, and dynamics, with an equalizer, effects, and presets for customized sound. Audio routing and volume controls help tailor output to different hardware. The maker lists music, gaming, transcription, video, calls, Zoom calls, and general listening as use cases. Windows downloads support Intel/AMD x86/x64 and ARM64 systems. FxSound includes noise reduction and virtual surround, but does not provide app-specific profiles. The maker says the project became free in 2022 and open-source in 2023. Its website does not use cookies or sell or rent personal information. Contact messages may contain details users choose to provide and may be used for support. FxSound says contributors support development, hosting, and maintenance, and invites donations.
For and against
For
- Free plan for Windows PCs
- Equalizer, effects, and presets
- Noise reduction and virtual surround
- Downloads for x86/x64 and ARM64
- Open-source since 2023
Against
- Windows-only platform
- No app-specific profiles
- Internet security cannot be guaranteed completely
The verdict
FxSound offers a broad set of audio controls at no software cost on Windows. Its lack of app-specific profiles may matter to users who want separate settings per application.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users who want equalization, effects, routing, and other controls for music, games, calls, or general listening.
Plans and prices
Free
Windows only · donation-supported · open source
Read 15 Oct 2026 · fxsound.com
FxSound
Windows PCs
Read 29 Sep 2026 · fxsound.com
On the record
- Apple listing
- An iPhone app named FxSound - Volume Boost & EQ is listed at 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, with weekly, monthly and yearly in-app subscriptions; its developer is MD UZZAL MIA.apps.apple.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Audio controls
- The homepage describes an equalizer, effects, and presets for customized audio.fxsound.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Audio effects
- The effects controls include Clarity, Bass, Dynamic Boost, Ambience and Surround Sound.forum.fxsound.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Audio routing
- The homepage says users can use audio routing and volume controls to personalize sound for their hardware.fxsound.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Command-line control
- The public documentation describes command-line switches for presets, EQ bands, effects, language, view, power, output device and minimized startup.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Community support model
- The maker says FxSound is entirely supported by users and donations, with a small contributor team maintaining the project.fxsound.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters
- Crunchbase lists the company headquarters in San Francisco, California, United States.crunchbase.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company legal identity
- Crunchbase lists the legal name as FxSound, LLC and James Titchener as owner and CEO.crunchbase.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company origin
- FxSound says Paul Titchener and Mark Kaplan created the predecessor program in 1999, formerly called DFX Audio Enhancer and FxSound Enhancer.fxsound.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company size
- Crunchbase reports a headcount range of 1 to 10 employees.crunchbase.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Device priorities
- Version 1.2.7 added ordered output-device preferences and the ability to associate a preferred preset with each device.forum.fxsound.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation depth
- Public documentation includes getting-started, EQ, effects, preset, troubleshooting and command-line guides, plus a community forum.forum.fxsound.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Download formats
- The official download page provides Windows Intel/AMD x86/x64 and Windows ARM64 installers, plus legacy DFX and FxSound Enhancer downloads.fxsound.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The download page offers Windows downloads for Intel/AMD x86/x64 and ARM64.fxsound.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Equalizer
- FxSound includes a studio-grade equalizer for adjusting individual frequency ranges.forum.fxsound.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Funding
- The maker says FxSound is supported by contributors and invites users to donate toward development, hosting, and maintenance costs.fxsound.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Funding and ownership
- Crunchbase identifies FxSound as a private, for-profit company and shows no funding amount in its public profile.crunchbase.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- History
- FxSound says it was created by Paul Titchener and Mark Kaplan in 1999 and has been downloaded over 50 million times.fxsound.com · read 29 Sep 2026
