ClassicMixer

Windows 11 didn’t completely get rid of the volume mixer, but rather it included it in the Advanced Audio Settings. Though still here, some may find it inconvenient to take the extra steps to access a feature that was already conveniently placed with the previous Windows editions.

If you were regularly using this tool and want to be able to access it conveniently on the latest Windows edition, then you need to consider a specialized tool. As the name suggests, ClassicMixer is a lightweight utility whose aim is to restore the classic volume mixer on Windows 11.

Although the application doesn’t require installation, you do need to edit the configuration file so that the window of the volume mixer spawns in the bottom right corner of your screen. Otherwise, there is a good chance that you will encounter errors, such as the window of the app disappearing when you are clicking on it.

The tool can be especially useful for anyone who works with multiple audio sources, as it provides a simple and straightforward way to manage everything with just a couple of clicks. It goes without saying that the application also provides you with the option to adjust the volume for various running programs, such as games or media players, for instance, without affecting the overall audio settings of the system.

It is worth mentioning that, although it saves your display settings, the program needs to be started after every reboot. If you find it inconvenient, then you can consider using the Windows Task Scheduler to include the app in the list of programs to run at startup.

In the eventuality that you want to adjust the audio of the programs running on your computer, then perhaps you can consider giving ClassicMixer a try.