Microsoft is copying the features of a popular third-party audio program for Windows. In the latest test build of Windows 11, you can enable a new volume mixer that is very similar to EarTrumpet. A new feature in Windows 11 provides quick access from the taskbar to switch audio outputs and control the volume of individual applications.
This is exactly what EarTrumpet was created for almost five years ago. Ironically, The Verge’s Tom Warren a few years ago described the program as “the Windows 10 volume control app that Microsoft should have made.”
Former Microsoft engineer Dave Amenta and former Microsoft MVP Rafael Rivera created EarTrumpet. Rivera has now pointed out the similarities of a new Microsoft Windows 11 feature on Twitter. “Microsoft is catching up with EarTrumpet,” Rivera said.
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However, it’s nice that Microsoft pays attention to such small conveniences as sound control in Windows. The operating system is in need of improvements for a long time, and Windows users in this case will not need to resort to third-party tools. The work of the Microsoft utility is not as fast and simple as in the case of EarTrumpet, but the company still has time to finalize the launch function.
Microsoft has not yet officially commented on the new audio features in Windows 11 test builds. The feature is under an experimental flag, which is part of a way for Microsoft to test Windows 11 features that may never see the light of day. But some experimental features are discovered early, usually weeks before Microsoft officially announces them.
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