VeganTech Windows Sound Mixer

Every sound output device is fitted with volume knobs so you can control the level of decibels coming out the speakers. In case you want to change the default style in Windows, then VeganTech Windows Sound Mixer can provide a neat alternative to the classic slider to control volume, and microphone balance.

Just so you can have a custom set of volume knobs on all the computers you need to work on, the application skips you the effort of an installation process so you can use it on other PCs. Moreover, this portability keeps the system registries clean, as well as the stability of the computer you use it on.

The original mixer controls don’t get replaced, but you might want to run it with administrator privileges, so it can take over from the built-in tool. A large panel with different knobs appears on launch. It’s easy to figure out, with a knob to select input, or output device, while the rest modify accordingly, depending on the item under control.

Output component can be selected in the same way. You need to hold down the left mouse button and move the mouse for the knob to move. Sadly, there aren’t any hotkeys, or option to configure any. What’s more, you need to save some taskbar space for it, because it doesn’t hide to the tray area when not needed.

By default, there’s only one skin, but the visual design can be customized by replacing texture images inside the source folder. What’s more, you might also want to add the shortcut to the system Startup folder to make it run with Windows, because there’s no direct option to enable this.

All things considered, we come to the conclusion that VeganTech Windows Sound Mixer comes with good intentions, but fails to deliver the depth of customization, or at least variety since it’s a third-party alternative to a Windows feature you mostly use without looking. Sure enough, it can target multiple input and output devices, but changing visuals can take some time, and adjustments.