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 "generated": "2026-10-30",
 "dataLicense": "CC BY-SA 4.0",
 "license": "CC BY-SA 4.0",
 "notice": "Data from Open Source Everything (https://opensourceeverything.org), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0: use it freely, credit the site, link to the page, and share changes under the same license. Listings were drafted with AI assistance and are managed by the r/TrueOpenSource moderators; check a project's own page before relying on a fact.",
 "id": "sound-control",
 "name": "Equalizers and per-app sound",
 "page": "https://opensourceeverything.org/g/sound-control/",
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 "job": "Changing how your computer sounds: equalizer, per-app volume, effects",
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  "Boom 3D",
  "Voicemeeter"
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   "id": "easyeffects",
   "name": "EasyEffects",
   "page": "https://opensourceeverything.org/p/easyeffects/",
   "summary": "Easy Effects is a free program for Linux computers that changes how sound plays, using equalizers, volume boosts and other audio effects. It is for people on Linux who want more control over their computer's sound.",
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   "why": "Does part of the job · Easy setup",
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   "id": "fxsound",
   "name": "FxSound",
   "page": "https://opensourceeverything.org/p/fxsound/",
   "summary": "FxSound is a Windows program that changes how your computer's sound comes out, with an equalizer and volume and tone effects. It is for everyday people who want to customize and boost the sound on their PC.",
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   "note": "Covers equalizer and effects; per-app volume is not mentioned in the README.",
   "why": "Does part of the job · Easy setup",
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   "id": "equalizer-apo",
   "name": "Equalizer APO",
   "page": "https://opensourceeverything.org/p/equalizer-apo/",
   "summary": "Equalizer APO is a system-wide sound equalizer for Windows that changes how everything on the computer sounds. This edition is a modified version aimed at people who want more precise audio processing and is built for Windows and ARM devices.",
   "kind": "app",
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   "setupWhy": "Install it like a normal app, or use it in your browser.",
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    "windows"
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   "website": "https://sourceforge.net/projects/equalizerapo",
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   "rank": 3,
   "fit": "partial",
   "note": "Covers the equalizer, but per-app volume and effects are not described in the README.",
   "why": "Does part of the job · Easy setup",
   "score": 38.7
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  {
   "id": "eqmac",
   "name": "eqMac",
   "page": "https://opensourceeverything.org/p/eqmac/",
   "summary": "eqMac is a sound control program for Macs that lets you adjust how your computer sounds, such as boosting volume, equalizing bass and treble, and setting different volume levels for each app. It is aimed at everyday Mac users who want more control over their audio.",
   "kind": "app",
   "setup": "easy",
   "setupWhy": "Install it like a normal app, or use it in your browser.",
   "platforms": [
    "mac"
   ],
   "license": "Apache-2.0",
   "licenseClass": "open",
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   "stars": 6822,
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   "familyChildren": [],
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   "project": "eqmac",
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   "note": "Only the free parts are open; Pro EQ, per-app volume mixer and spatial audio are closed.",
   "why": "Does part of the job · Easy setup",
   "score": 38.5
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  "Boom 3D",
  "Voicemeeter"
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