# Balance Control? **URL:** \ **Category:** Audio Tips and Discussion\ **Created:** [April 23, 2022, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/balance-control/701 "2022-04-23T18:17:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Brock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a8b319/32.png) [@Brock](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/Brock)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2022, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/balance-control/701/1 "2022-04-23T18:17:26Z")
There are many articles on the lack of a simple balance control in windows. You can adjust the balance via sounds \> speaker properties \> playback \> levels, but these values don’t stay, you have to readjust every time you decide to listen to music. There are a couple ‘offers’ of free balance apps, but they come up as suspicious and risky to download. **Does anyone know of a simple left-right balance app from a safe source?** ---
**Author:** ![doolhoofd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fxsound.com/doolhoofd/32/1131_2.png) [@doolhoofd](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/doolhoofd)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2022, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/balance-control/701/2 "2022-04-23T18:46:06Z")
[https://sourceforge.net/p/equalizerapo/wiki/Documentation/](https://sourceforge.net/p/equalizerapo/wiki/Documentation/) **+** > **[StereoChannel | FREE VST PLUGINS](https://freevstplugins.net/stereochannel/)** > > STR\_StereoChannel\_x32  ( 0.64 MB ) ---
**Author:** ![Brock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a8b319/32.png) [@Brock](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/Brock)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2022, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/balance-control/701/3 "2022-04-23T21:08:56Z")
Thanks for the reply. In both cases, it entails downloading bulky software when I want only one simple feature, left and right balance. I am still looking for a simple balance controller, no luck so far. ---
**Author:** ![james](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fxsound.com/james/32/2294_2.png) [@james](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/james)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2022, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/balance-control/701/4 "2022-04-25T21:15:28Z")
Sorry we’ll be trying to fix this as soon as we can. ---
**Author:** ![doolhoofd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fxsound.com/doolhoofd/32/1131_2.png) [@doolhoofd](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/doolhoofd)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2022, 4:42am UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/balance-control/701/6 "2022-04-26T04:42:50Z")
Yeah, but I don’t think there’s any way to get that without downloading an application with system-wide effect, like the APO I recommended. The plugin is really easy to use once you’ve installed everything. The whole thing is also very easy to install and uninstall. ---
**Author:** ![doolhoofd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fxsound.com/doolhoofd/32/1131_2.png) [@doolhoofd](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/doolhoofd)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2022, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/balance-control/701/7 "2022-07-03T21:52:23Z")
@Brock: If you need more support, don’t hesitate to open a new thread. We’re here to help. ---
**Author:** ![doolhoofd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fxsound.com/doolhoofd/32/1131_2.png) [@doolhoofd](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/doolhoofd)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2022, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/balance-control/701/8 "2022-07-08T20:32:14Z")
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**Author:** ![doolhoofd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fxsound.com/doolhoofd/32/1131_2.png) [@doolhoofd](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/doolhoofd)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2023, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/balance-control/701/9 "2023-02-13T19:11:27Z")
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**Author:** ![doolhoofd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fxsound.com/doolhoofd/32/1131_2.png) [@doolhoofd](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/doolhoofd)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2023, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/balance-control/701/10 "2023-02-13T19:14:48Z")
@Brock: User @DesperateRightNow posted a thread asking the same question as you, and I ended up compiling a larger post on the topic… > [@Audio balance in right and left headphone sides](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/audio-balance-in-right-and-left-headphone-sides/1678/2): > > Hello Saad, Welcome to the forum; sorry for your trouble. If you’re using Chrome, you could add [this extension](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/sound-adjustment/nebbehiamgpclkolmehcolhnfkkagdmp) to control the stereo spread; if you’re using Firefox, you could add [this one](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/sound-adjustment/) (the same extension for a different browser). [EarTrumpet](https://github.com/File-New-Project/EarTrumpet) has been mentioned before as a top app to control volume, but I don’t know if it offers panning options (perhaps @gidano could answer that question?). I know for a fact that the free [WinAmp Media Player](https://www.winamp.com/downloads/) has a panning slider integrated into the main … ---
**Author:** ![Ayjjala](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c37758/32.png) [@Ayjjala](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/Ayjjala)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2024, 9:12am UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/balance-control/701/11 "2024-01-23T09:12:13Z")
(This is a similar concept . . .) I use a 5.1 speakers’ system for movies, music, and communications, and I was wondering if you could include a speaker configuration option with adjustable re-directions tailored to the different types of speakers, every-which-way. The tuning-effect types currently in FxSound seem like they would be this, but they sound like they’re in the feed instead of the speakers, so don’t do much on my system. They should clarify the definition of the sound. ---
**Author:** ![doolhoofd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fxsound.com/doolhoofd/32/1131_2.png) [@doolhoofd](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/doolhoofd)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2024, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/balance-control/701/12 "2024-01-23T18:34:50Z")
The Balance issue is one that we’ve overlooked, apparently. I’ve notified @james and @bvijay once more, and added the issue to GitHub, > > > Several forum members have complained that after installing FxSound, the Balance… option, which allows a user to adjust Left/Right channel audio dsitribution (a.k.a. \[panning\](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panning\_%28audio%29)), disappears from all the Levels tab in Windows Sound. > > Posted by Brock in April 2022: > https://forum.fxsound.com/t/balance-control/701 > Posted by DesperateRightNow in February 2023: > https://forum.fxsound.com/t/audio-balance-in-right-and-left-headphone-sides/1678 > Posted by midgetiguana in April 2023: > https://forum.fxsound.com/t/how-to-change-volume-levels-for-different-ears/1832 > Posted by Chamila26 in August 2023: > https://forum.fxsound.com/t/unbalanced-left-right-channels/2223 > > Possible workarounds: > > \- Using a browser extension or media player with panning options, like \[EQ Extension for Chrome\](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/sound-adjustment/nebbehiamgpclkolmehcolhnfkkagdmp), \[EQ Extension for FireFox\](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/sound-adjustment/), \[WinAmp Media Player\](https://www.winamp.com/downloads/), or any other software supporting balance controls; > \- Forum member Brock noted that setting a different device as the Default Device, usually remedies this issue: > > \> From my experience, the only time the left/right volume balance does not work, is when the 'wrong' speakers are selected as default. On the sound panel (left click on speaker icon at bottom right, \> sounds \> playback), we usually see first "Speakers - FxSound Audio" - balance will not work with this selected. Then below that usually something like "Speakers - Realtek High Definition Audio," left click and select this as default, and the balance control works once more, and FX processing remains active. > > Source: https://forum.fxsound.com/t/how-to-change-volume-levels-for-different-ears/1832/3 * * * [EDIT] I tested with the devices I wasn’t using, in this case, non-Bluetooth ones, and they all support a Balance option in their Levels tab. So, maybe this got solved somewhere along the line. FYI, I’m using the latest version, v1.1.20.0. * * * @Ayjjala: To offer a reply for your case in particular, delving into Surround Sound is not a priority at the moment, due to its technical complexity, and our current limitations. Hopefully this could be examined one fine day in the future. > [@FxSound ruins THX Spatial](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/fxsound-ruins-thx-spatial/2009/7): > > @Milincho FxSound doesn’t tend to play nicely with other apps that also use the Windows audio drivers. On top of this we’ve also had some issues with 5.1 and 7.1 systems. I’m sorry to say that this issue is too complex and too limited in scope for our small team to address. > > > Various difficulties attempting to combine FxSound with Surround Sound setups an…d technologies (such as 5.1 setups, 7.1 setups, Dolby, THX, etc.) keep getting reported on the forum. > FxSound was made with stereo setups in mind, and, as such, there are no explicit options to configure separate speakers within the UI or the Settings. > There is a three-part option available within FxSound’s “Configure Speakers” dialog box in Sound Settings: to set the device up as either stereo, 5.1, or 7.1 - but results vary, and while changing the configuration works for some, it just as often fails to work for others. > It also seems worth mentioning that several forum members have found different makeshift and sometimes counter-intuitive solutions for their particular problems, like switching to Mono, or setting the default frequency format to 24/96. ---
**Author:** ![merp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7c8e57/32.png) [@merp](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/merp)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2024, 12:19am UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/balance-control/701/13 "2024-02-26T00:19:36Z")
Is there discussion about including a balance control within the FxSound app? I’d vote to have that. ---
**Author:** ![doolhoofd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fxsound.com/doolhoofd/32/1131_2.png) [@doolhoofd](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/doolhoofd)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2024, 12:40am UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/balance-control/701/14 "2024-02-26T00:40:24Z")
> [@merp](#): > > Is there discussion about including a balance control within the FxSound app? No, this is not being discussed, and it is not a planned update. ---
**Author:** ![Pete6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fxsound.com/pete6/32/2612_2.png) [@Pete6](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/Pete6)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2025, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/balance-control/701/15 "2025-07-18T17:11:55Z")
Greetings all. My forst post here. This thread asks for a left/right balance control withn FXSound. The discussion started 2-3 years ago. Has this been implementd yet? If so, where? I am rinning version 1.1.310. It really is hard to use the tiny Windows balance control. Please implement this feature and, whilst you are at it, please include a master volume control slider too. Thanks for a great product. ---
**Author:** ![bvijay](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fxsound.com/bvijay/32/84_2.png) [@bvijay](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/bvijay)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2025, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/balance-control/701/16 "2025-07-20T02:26:02Z")
Thanks @Pete6 for reminding us on the balance control feature. We are in the process of integrating the improvements done by a contributor which includes a master gain control. After completing this development work, we can look into the balance control feature. ---
**Author:** ![Pete6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fxsound.com/pete6/32/2612_2.png) [@Pete6](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/Pete6)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2025, 2:44am UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/balance-control/701/17 "2025-07-20T02:44:49Z")
Great. The balance control is really the most useful feature for me. I find that many two channel (stereo) recordings nedd tweaking left and/or right in my listening area. Thank you again. ---
**Author:** ![Pete6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fxsound.com/pete6/32/2612_2.png) [@Pete6](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/Pete6)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2025, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/balance-control/701/18 "2025-07-25T21:21:32Z")
Given that you are considering a balace control feature, perhaps you might consider two independent level (volume) controls. Make these one per channel. Just like on a mix desk. That way you have gain level controls for Left and Right channels. You also now have master volume and balance combined. Just another way to get there. You could also put in a lock button so both channels move together. ---
**Author:** ![bvijay](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fxsound.com/bvijay/32/84_2.png) [@bvijay](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/bvijay)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/balance-control/701/19 "2025-07-28T17:04:40Z")
Are you referring to the Balance control in the FxSound Speaker properties? I have given the screenshot of the Realtek Speaker balance for reference. The balance control enabled for the device will show the UI from the OS. So, we will not be able to provide a lock button. ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fxsound/original/2X/2/2795f0e4cedea87ebe55ee6a74a5312c3d49612a.png) ---
**Author:** ![Pete6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fxsound.com/pete6/32/2612_2.png) [@Pete6](https://forum.fxsound.com/u/Pete6)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.fxsound.com/t/balance-control/701/20 "2025-07-28T18:16:18Z")
Yes, that the panel. It is available on my WIndoes 11 devices that use Realtex audio but is not avalable under WIndows 10 when using FxSound as my image shows. In any event, that panel is buried about three levels down. Controls like Volume and Balance need to be on the desktop from Startup. This is why I ask you to provide this. ![Capture](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fxsound/original/2X/4/40669103475c30051d574edc93f269b5707d21d4.jpeg) The lack of a Balance control when using FxSound is well known and one only has to look further up in the very thread to read of this. I have just biught a small hardware mixer and a 20-foot four channel XLR snake and I just get what I want with a small hardware upgrade. The mixer will go between my TOPPING D10 Balanced DAC USB to XLR and my JBL Powered speakers. THis will work similar to my real stage sound system. It is a pity because I really wanted a simple software solution. Nobody seems to want to make one.