EarTrumpet: An Overview

EarTrumpet is a powerful and modern volume control application for Windows, designed to replace the default system audio mixer with a more feature-rich and intuitive experience. It provides fine-grained control over the volume of both classic and modern applications, allows for easy management of playback devices, and integrates seamlessly with the Windows user interface.

EarTrumpet Screenshot

This project is an award-winning utility, recognized in 2022 with the Microsoft Store Community Choice Award for Open Platform, celebrated for its ability to empower users to customize their Windows experience.

Key Features

EarTrumpet enhances the standard Windows audio management with a host of powerful features:

  • Per-Application Volume Control: Independently control the volume of both traditional desktop (Win32) and modern (UWP) applications.
  • Multi-Channel Peaking: Visualize audio levels with multi-channel aware peak metering for a clear understanding of what's making noise.
  • Standalone Volume Mixer: Access a comprehensive, standalone volume mixer for a detailed overview and control of all audio sources.
  • Playback Device Management: Effortlessly move applications between different playback devices (e.g., from speakers to headphones) with a simple drag-and-drop interface.
  • Default Device Switching: Quickly change your default audio device directly from the taskbar context menu.
  • Modern UI & Theming: Seamlessly integrates with the Windows look and feel, supporting light/dark mode and all system accent colors.
  • Configurable Hotkeys: Assign custom keyboard shortcuts to open the flyout, mixer, or settings for quick access.
  • Automatic Updates: Installed via the Microsoft Store, ensuring you always have the latest features and bug fixes.

Media Coverage

EarTrumpet has been positively reviewed and recommended by various tech media outlets:

"[...] there are alternative solutions like EarTrumpet which are great [...]"

— Linus Tech Tips (February 12, 2025)

"Microsoft's built-in Windows 11 audio management still isn't great. EarTrumpet overhauls it completely..."

— The Verge (Dec 30, 2021)

"If you want fine-tuned control of your app and system volume, EarTrumpet is a must."

— Windows Central (Jun 19, 2018)

Getting Started

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