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EasyEffects

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Spec score 7.8 #10 of 30 in Audio Enhancement Software

What it is

EasyEffects is free, open-source Linux software for applying audio effects to applications managed by the PipeWire audio server. It can process application output and microphone audio sent to recording applications. Available effects include equalizer, compressor, convolver, limiter, noise reduction, reverberation, pitch shift and stereo tools, with control over their processing order. Users can process input or output streams and exclude selected applications. Processed audio can be exposed through Easy Effects Source for recording and communication applications. Configurations can be saved, imported, reused on another system and set to load automatically for selected devices. A PipeWire tab reports version, quantum values, sample rate, installed modules and loaded clients. Most current Linux distributions package the application, and a sandboxed Flatpak includes available plugins. Some distribution packages may omit plugins needed for certain effects. EasyEffects is licensed under GNU GPL version 3 or later, and PipeWire must be installed.

Spec sheet

What it does
Easy Effects applies audio effects to applications managed by PipeWire, including application output and microphone audio sent to recording applications.Read 3 Oct 2026 · wwmm.github.io
License
Easy Effects is licensed under GNU General Public License version 3 or later.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Audio sharing
Processed output audio can be made available through Easy Effects Source for recording and communication applications.Read 3 Oct 2026 · wwmm.github.io
Designed use
The project warns users to keep their hardware as the default audio device and not set Easy Effects virtual devices as the default input or output.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Effect ordering
Users can control the order of effects in the processing chain.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Effects
Available effects include equalizer, compressor, convolver, limiter, noise reduction, reverberation, pitch shift and stereo tools.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Flatpak packaging
The project says its Flatpak package is sandboxed and includes all available plugins.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Help and support
The application includes help pages, and the project links to an FAQ, wiki, changelog and bug reporting instructions.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Installation
The project says most current Linux distributions package Easy Effects and also offers Flatpak installation.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Per application processing
Users can process all input or output streams and exclude selected applications from that processing.Read 3 Oct 2026 · wwmm.github.io
PipeWire information
The PipeWire tab reports PipeWire version, quantum values, sample rate, installed modules and loaded clients.Read 3 Oct 2026 · wwmm.github.io
Platform requirement
Easy Effects version 6.0.0 and later supports the PipeWire audio server, and the project wiki says PipeWire must be installed to run it.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Plugin availability
Some distribution packages may omit plugin packages, so some effects may require separately installed dependencies.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Presets
Effect configurations can be saved, imported, reused on another system, and set to autoload for selected input or output devices.Read 3 Oct 2026 · wwmm.github.io
Project author
The manual identifies Wellington Wallace as the author.Read 3 Oct 2026 · wwmm.github.io

Plans and prices

Easy Effects Free PipeWire audio server required · some effects require separately installed plugin packages Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free and open source under GNU GPL
  • Broad equalizer and audio-effect selection
  • Per-application processing and exclusions
  • Presets can autoload for devices
  • Sandboxed Flatpak includes available plugins

Limits

  • Linux and PipeWire are required
  • Some effects need separate plugin packages
  • No free trial is offered

Who it suits

It suits Linux users running PipeWire who want application-specific audio processing, routing and reusable effect presets. Users needing particular effects should check whether their distribution package includes the required plugins.

Verdict

EasyEffects provides extensive, configurable processing for PipeWire applications at no cost. Installation requirements and possible missing distribution plugins are the main practical considerations.

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