# Guides & Documentation **URL:** https://forum.fxsound.com/c/guides-documentation/41.md [Latest](https://forum.fxsound.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fxsound.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fxsound.com/tags.md) --- ## [No Sound Troubleshooting](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/no-sound-troubleshooting/6335)
**Author:** [@james](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/james)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 1:12am UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/no-sound-troubleshooting/6335 "2026-02-26T01:12:16Z")
If you don’t have sound when running FxSound, you might need to change your playback device. FxSound will automatically take control of your playback device in Windows with our virtual audio driver FxSound Audio Enhancer… --- ## [What is FxSound?](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/what-is-fxsound/6334)
**Author:** [@james](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/james)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/what-is-fxsound/6334 "2026-02-26T01:10:44Z")
Hello! Before we get into how to utilize FxSound, we want to make sure you know what this program is and the long pedigree behind it. We feel that being honest and open about our product and vision can equip you to get t… --- ## [How to Use the FxSound EQ](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/how-to-use-the-fxsound-eq/6333)
**Author:** [@james](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/james)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/how-to-use-the-fxsound-eq/6333 "2026-02-26T01:09:20Z")
Sound is incredible and complex. From the quietest whisper to the loudest drum solo, audio contains a myriad of frequencies, all harmonically interacting as they reach your ear. Every noise has pitches that… --- ## [How to Use FxSound Effects](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/how-to-use-fxsound-effects/6332)
**Author:** [@james](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/james)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 1:08am UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/how-to-use-fxsound-effects/6332 "2026-02-26T01:08:07Z")
There are two sides to delivering great audio to your ears. The first is the objective, practical solutions: high quality processing, audio best practices, and a focus on fidelity. But just as important is … --- ## [How Playback/Output Device Works When Using FxSound](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/how-playback-output-device-works-when-using-fxsound/6331)
**Author:** [@james](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/james)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 12:54am UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/how-playback-output-device-works-when-using-fxsound/6331 "2026-02-26T00:54:13Z")
You may have tried switching your playback device (output) in Windows and noticed that it always reverts back to FxSound Speakers when our software is running. Switching your playback device in Windows will actually swap… --- ## [How to Isolate EQ Ranges in FxSound](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/how-to-isolate-eq-ranges-in-fxsound/6330)
**Author:** [@james](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/james)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/how-to-isolate-eq-ranges-in-fxsound/6330 "2026-02-26T00:48:13Z")
The best way to learn how to EQ is to play some audio and make some adjustments. To make this easier, we have a feature that allows you to quickly isolate the sounds within an EQ range. Just press and hold the Alt key w… --- ## [No Sound Troubleshooting - Disabling Exclusive Mode in Windows](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/no-sound-troubleshooting-disabling-exclusive-mode-in-windows/6329)
**Author:** [@james](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/james)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/no-sound-troubleshooting-disabling-exclusive-mode-in-windows/6329 "2026-02-26T00:43:51Z")
If you’ve lost sound when using FxSound you may have audio applications and devices that are conflicting with FxSound. The FxSound Speakers needs to be the default output when running FxSound. Sometimes other application… --- ## [Getting Started with FxSound](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/getting-started-with-fxsound/6328)
**Author:** [@james](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/james)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/getting-started-with-fxsound/6328 "2026-02-26T00:42:56Z")
After installing, all you really need to do is play some audio and FxSound will boost your sound automatically. You don’t even need to turn it on! Although I recommend giving this a shot to hear the differe… --- ## [How to Save Custom Presets in FxSound](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/how-to-save-custom-presets-in-fxsound/6327)
**Author:** [@james](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/james)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/how-to-save-custom-presets-in-fxsound/6327 "2026-02-26T00:38:52Z")
All of the built-in ones are on top, and your custom presets will be down below.‍ ‍ We made these widely applicable to a range of audio setups, listening situations, and hearing profiles. It means that… --- ## [Importing and Exporting Presets in FxSound](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/importing-and-exporting-presets-in-fxsound/6326)
**Author:** [@james](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/james)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/importing-and-exporting-presets-in-fxsound/6326 "2026-02-26T00:34:49Z")
So you’ve just gotten the perfect settings dialed in. Your sound is alive, your music is lush and vibrant, and you couldn’t be happier. Next step: export those settings so you can back them up somewhere safe, or share t… --- ## [About the Guides & Documentation category](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/about-the-guides-documentation-category/6325)
**Author:** [@james](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/james)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 12:32am UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/about-the-guides-documentation-category/6325 "2026-02-26T00:32:15Z")
Guides and documents on how to troubleshoot common problems and best use FxSound. --- ## [Can't Install FxSound? (Installation Troubleshooting)](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/cant-install-fxsound-installation-troubleshooting/38)
**Author:** [@james](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/james)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2022, 10:57pm UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/cant-install-fxsound-installation-troubleshooting/38 "2022-03-16T22:57:21Z")
If you’re having troubles installing FxSound, the first thing we’d recommend is making sure to uninstall any older versions of FxSound and/or DFX. Then try downloading and installing the latest version. Download the late…