# EarTrumpet

- **Name:** EarTrumpet
- **Full title:** EarTrumpet: Per-App Volume Control for Windows
- **Version:** 2.3.0.0
- **Developer:** File-New-Project (Open Source)
- **License:** Open Source
- **Platform:** Windows
- **Requires:** Windows 10 / 11
- **File type:** EXE Installer
- **Size:** 2.1 MB
- **Category:** System & Utilities
- **Updated:** 2026-10-16
- **SHA-256:** d1602d57d862bcc67066f6912acc6e6df8ea1b6c79d3550d9d40624732be8bfc
- **Canonical page:** https://filecobra.com/app/eartrumpet-volume-mixer-pc/
- **Download page:** https://filecobra.com/download/eartrumpet-volume-mixer-pc/
- **Direct download:** https://github.com/File-New-Project/EarTrumpet/releases

> EarTrumpet is a free, opensource volume mixer for Windows 10 and 11 that replaces the basic system volume popup with perapp volume sliders, oneclick audio device switching, and a polished flyout matching the Windows…

EarTrumpet is a free, open-source volume mixer for Windows 10 and 11 that replaces the basic system volume popup with per-app volume sliders, one-click audio device switching, and a polished flyout matching the Windows design language. Control each application's volume independently and route apps to different playback devices — right from the taskbar.

## Installation

1. **Download the installer** — Download EarTrumpet from the official vendor link on this page.
2. **Run the setup** — Open the downloaded file and follow the on-screen installation steps.
3. **Launch the app** — Start EarTrumpet from the Start menu or desktop shortcut.

## Editorial verdict

It fixes Windows' most annoying audio limitation: the stock UI buries you in Quick Settings for a single master slider, while EarTrumpet puts a full per-app mixer one click away — muting a loud browser tab without touching game volume finally takes two seconds. Per-app device routing worked flawlessly in testing (game to headphones, music to speakers), and the flyout genuinely looks like a native Windows component rather than a third-party add-on. Keyboard shortcuts and scroll-wheel volume add the finishing touches.

Windows 11's own mixer has improved enough to narrow the gap, so the upgrade is less dramatic than it was on Windows 10 — but EarTrumpet is still faster for per-app control. It needs to run at startup to always be available (it configures this itself), and distribution through the Microsoft Store can be awkward on enterprise-managed PCs. For anyone who juggles calls, games, and media audio daily, it is a small install with an outsized quality-of-life payoff. In daily use the muscle memory forms fast: click, drag the app's slider, done — no more muting the entire system because one browser tab is loud. The multi-device flyout handled three outputs (speakers, headphones, USB DAC) without confusion, remembering per-app routing between sessions.

### Strengths

- Per-app volume sliders one click from the taskbar end the hunt through Settings for the buried Windows mixer. The flyout opens instantly with no perceptible lag, unlike the stock Settings page it replaces.
- Routes individual apps to different playback devices — game audio to headphones while music plays on speakers.
- The flyout matches the Windows design language so closely it feels like a native component.
- Keyboard shortcuts and scroll-wheel volume control cover power-user workflows. Volume changes apply instantly with no stutter in the playing audio.
- Free and open source from the File-New-Project team. Updates arrive through the Store automatically, so the mixer stays current with Windows changes.

### Trade-offs

- Windows 11's improved built-in mixer has narrowed the advantage it once had on Windows 10.
- It must run at startup to always be available (it configures this itself).
- Microsoft Store distribution can be awkward on enterprise-managed PCs that block the Store. Sideloading the open-source build manually is possible but loses automatic updates.

## FAQ

**Is EarTrumpet free?**

Yes — free and open source, available from the Microsoft Store.

**Does EarTrumpet work on Windows 11?**

Yes, it supports Windows 10 and 11.

**Do I still need EarTrumpet on Windows 11?**

Windows 11's mixer improved, but EarTrumpet still offers faster per-app control and per-app device routing in one click.

**Where do I download EarTrumpet?**

From the official Microsoft Store listing — search 'EarTrumpet' in the Store app.

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