FxSound vs Sound Control
FxSound
fxsound.comSound Control
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| Figure | FxSound | Sound Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Spec score · Audio Equalizer Software | 8.2 (#6) | 7.1 (#20) |
| Support | The privacy page directs users to the forum with questions, and the privacy policy says submitted information may be used to provide customer support. | The support request form asks for the product, version, operating system, and Mac model, and says support staff will respond as soon as possible. |
Plans
Sound Control
- Sound Control 3 (direct purchase)Price not published
- Sound Control (Mac App Store)Price not published
In their own words
FxSound
FxSound is a free Windows audio-processing application founded in 1999. It adjusts timbre, volume, spatial balance, and dynamics, with an equalizer, effects, and presets for shaping sound. The maker lists music, gaming, transcription, video, calls, and general listening as uses, and mentions Zoom calls. Audio routing and volume controls let users tailor output for their hardware. Windows downloads are offered for Intel/AMD x86/x64 and ARM64 systems. FxSound includes noise reduction, virtual surround, and equalizer controls, but no 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 provide and may support customer service. FxSound says contributors fund development, hosting, and maintenance, and invites donations. The listed plan is FxSound at free for Windows PCs.
Sound Control
Sound Control has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.