FxSound
Software that enhances sound quality on Windows devices.
Description
FxSound is an audio enhancement software primarily aimed at improving sound quality, volume, clarity, and bass, compensating for hardware audio limitations and compressed audio files. The software functions as a sort of digital sound card, ensuring a clean audio passage while offering customizable effects, an advanced equalizer, and presets for professional audio adjustments. Since its launch in 1999, under the previous name DFX Audio Enhancer, it has been downloaded over 50 million times, demonstrating its popularity and reliability. Now, 100% free and open-source, FxSound seeks to make high-quality audio accessible to all, with support funded by user donations.
Among its features, FxSound includes a 9-band equalizer with customizable center frequencies and a 20-band equalizer for precise adjustments, allowing users to balance sound according to their individual needs. Additionally, it offers effects such as dynamic volume boost, which avoids harmful distortion or peaks, and bass enhancement, utilizing a Bass effect for more punch, clarity, and depth. The software also has professionally designed presets for different uses, such as music, gaming, movies, and transcription, allowing instant switches for optimized settings. A specific mode for transcription optimizes the human voice frequency range, reduces noise, and increases voice volume to nearly double the amplitude, making clarity easier at lower volumes. For gamers, the software processes audio at a higher bit rate than most digital sound cards, providing a smoother and richer experience with adjusted equalization and effects. Furthermore, it includes support for surround sound, enhancing immersion in video games and other media, and a visualizer that combines audio and visuals for a more engaging experience.
The FxSound interface is attractive and easy to navigate, with a black and red theme, and is designed to be accessible for both novice users and experienced audiophiles. It automatically detects sound devices and allows quick adjustments, such as category selection and equalization. The program is lightweight, running quietly in the background without consuming excessive system resources, making it ideal for continuous use.
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Technical Specifications
Version: 1.1.33.0
Size: 68.81 MB
License: Free
Language: English
Platform: Windows
File Type: EXE
Developer: FxSound
Category: Multimedia/Audio Creation and Editing
Last Update: 03/11/2025Related
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