Patchd
Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States
What it is
Patchd is a Windows desktop audio mixer for routing sources such as microphones, apps, system audio, games, and streaming inputs. Color-coded connections and per-app volume controls direct audio to hardware outputs and buses. Each channel has a reorderable DSP rack, and the free tier includes practical effects and VST3 plugin hosting. Persona is a built-in voice changer that can process microphone, virtual-cable, or desktop audio on the user's machine. Patchd reports about 10.7 ms of latency through its bus at a 512 buffer and supports ASIO and WASAPI Exclusive. Global hotkeys allow Stream Deck and Touch Portal to control it using keystroke actions. The Free plan has no time limit for daily use and includes 5 selectable inputs, 3 hardware outputs, 6 buses, 13 DSP nodes, 6 rotating Persona voices, and unlimited presets. Studio costs $5.99 a month; a lifetime license costs $119.99 once. Patchd is Windows-only at launch, while Mac and Linux are on the roadmap without a committed timeline.
For and against
For
- Free plan has no time limit
- Includes VST3 plugin hosting
- Per-channel DSP racks can be reordered
- Supports ASIO and WASAPI Exclusive
Against
- Windows-only at launch
- Mac and Linux have no committed timeline
- Patchy AI price is not set
The verdict
Patchd combines audio routing, per-app volume control, effects, and voice changing in a Windows mixer. The free plan has defined input and output limits, while Studio expands the voice and effects options.
Who it suits
Patchd is aimed at producers, podcasters, streamers, gamers, and others working with audio on Windows. Its routing and voice-changing tools may suit people who want to manage multiple audio sources.
Plans and prices
Free
5 selectable inputs · 3 hardware outputs · 6 buses · VST3 hosting
Read 7 Oct 2026 · patchd.studio
Studio
Everything in Free · 111 Persona voices · 26 voice FX nodes · Auto-ducking
Read 7 Oct 2026 · patchd.studio
Studio
Everything in Free · 111 Persona voices · 26 voice FX nodes · Auto-ducking
Read 7 Oct 2026 · patchd.studio
Studio lifetime license
Studio features; does not include the planned Patchy AI plan
Read 7 Oct 2026 · patchd.studio
Patchy AI
In development
Read 7 Oct 2026 · patchd.studio
On the record
- Beta access
- The beta application says the beta is offered only in the United States and asks applicants to agree to send diagnostic reports when something breaks.patchd.studio · read 7 Oct 2026
- Beta requirements
- The beta application says applicants need a Windows machine and estimates about 703 MB on first launch.patchd.studio · read 7 Oct 2026
- Effects
- Each channel has a reorderable DSP rack, and the free tier includes practical effects and VST3 plugin hosting.patchd.studio · read 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The pricing page says global hotkeys let Stream Deck and Touch Portal control Patchd through keystroke actions.patchd.studio · read 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes Patchd for producers, podcasters, streamers, gamers, and other people working with audio.patchd.studio · read 7 Oct 2026
- Latency
- Patchd reports about 10.7 ms through its bus at a 512 buffer and supports ASIO and WASAPI Exclusive.patchd.studio · read 7 Oct 2026
- Persona
- Persona is a built-in voice changer that works on inputs including a microphone, virtual cable, or desktop audio, with processing performed on the user's machine.patchd.studio · read 7 Oct 2026
- Platform availability
- The maker says Patchd is Windows-only at launch; Mac and Linux are on the roadmap without a committed timeline.patchd.studio · read 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- Patchd is a desktop audio mixer for routing audio sources such as microphones, apps, system audio, games, and streaming inputs.patchd.studio · read 7 Oct 2026
- Refunds
- The refund policy offers a 14-day refund window for eligible purchases, starting on the purchase date.patchd.studio · read 7 Oct 2026
- Routing
- The mixer uses color-coded connections and per-app volume control to route sources to hardware outputs and buses.patchd.studio · read 7 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- The privacy notice says Patchd has organizational and technical procedures to protect personal information, while noting that it cannot guarantee perfect security.patchd.studio · read 7 Oct 2026
