Although correct mailadress was entered and return mail after registration into producers system was sent, no regigistration number für the programme was sent. Tried twice-nothing happened.

I normally don't like to mention alternates, but VoluMouse, from NirSoft.net, is probably the equivalent to this, and free.
Plus, you can make the mouse control many other things, such as brightness.

Hi,
As soon as AC4 is lauched from tray in Win7x64 Pro I get an error ...
Severe problem : initialize audio device Window - no gurther operation is possible ...etc.
And :
My system is far for overloaded (18G RAM, 25 GB HD free)
I got the copy from here
My hardware and driver look Ok

Then I cannot register
Hints ?
Thanks !
BR

All, please read my first post at the bottom of the page which explains how this software can assist and save time.

In general its usefulness depends on the configuration and how the user uses the sound on their PCs. For some people it can save tons of time e.g. a day per year, and for others it may not be of such value. Please be polite and do not preclude others from allowing them to make their own minds by leaving rude comments.

Audio Control if full with little quirks and is certainly not one of those made with template and a hammer apps. Thus people may need a few hours or days to get used to some of the new concepts in it, e.g. see Fixed and Agile operation in my first post at the botom.

Thank you,
Miroslav

Audio Control only shows my default device (Digital Audio (S/PDIF) which I run through my sound cards optical connect to a very old Akai Reference Master integrated amplifier. The audio equipment Akai produces today is junk.

I was hoping to control the volume through Audio Control rather than having to get up and physically turn the knob on the Akai.

Any suggestions?

And where is the equalizer or is to much to ask for it?

Isn't this a rather pointless program to have? I mean, really!! I have a volume knob on my computer speakers and there are slide bars on the OS's audio icon that sits in the systems tray plus you have more volume sliders on installed programs such as AIMP and equalizer sliders too. If the purpose of this program is for easy access well I already consider the volume control easy access. Why install this which I'm sure uses more unnecessary ram and weighs down the cpu. I'll pass on this.

I didn’t receive activation Email either. It wasn’t in the junk folder either.

I have volume control on my keyboard (special buttons just for that), in the corner of the task bar, on the speakers and on the application that uses the speakers itself.
A fifth control will be an overkill and to run in the background all of the time
is a no go for me. Thanks, you should not take my comment as an advice, but using CPU time slices and memory even when the speakers are not in use is not a good idea.

Some random comments on what has been said.

It’s certainly very positive that the developer participates in the discussions and answers questions, an action to be appreciated and encouraged, which is not achieved by negative votes and attacks.

Constructive criticism of software should be viewed by the developer as useful feedback on program weaknesses requiring attention, provided of course such criticism is politely expressed and does not take the form of an attack.

I agree that the widely used Hotmail/Outlook should be accepted as valid email, which is what it is for most users. My only grudge is with MS itself that changed its name from Hotmail, which corresponded to its URL, to Outlook, but this is another issue.

It is a serious weakness for the UI to depend on resolution/font size. Using multiple installers would be confusing. The program itself should detect the resolution used and adjust its display accordingly.

A small utility like this could have been made portable, thus requiring no installation, which puts off old users who have learned that uninstallation often leaves behind debris in the registry. A portable app brings no burden on the computer and can be readily and cleanly removed at any time.

Good Lord! Read the comments to decide whether to install this or not, and thought I was on a facebook chat page reminiscing about early 90's tech! Can we not keep it about this product?

Very nice program for those that would need quick access to all of your audio controls for the default audio device. I tested it all out and it's nice. I won't be needing it as I have volume controls on my mouse but most won't so I'd suggest it for standard users.

Suggestion: the help file would be easier to read if the paragraphs automatically fit the width of the window. (With a fixed line length, I have to either scroll left and right to read it, or maximize the window and reduce the size of the contents pane)

Too many bells and whistles for functions already available in Windows. Besides, I have the volume control at the reach of my hand in my Creative speakers. Uninstalled.

I thought this freebie (Audio Control 4) of "My Lovely" which was given away here previously is also licensed. But when I checked this a while ago, it stated that it is unlicensed. Should I re-register and re-download again to get the license?

I'm not sure...but it seems to me that the little volume up and volume down buttons on my keyboard aren't wasting all my time...

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Audio Control
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The software could not be activated because of generic problem. Please try again later and if the error persists contact support for assistance.

It is interesting c-panel but there is no equalizer. With a high frequency hearing loss, it would be nice to have a tool to adjust more than the volume so I can hear better.

Audio control requires 100% (96dpi) to display correctly... But my resolution is 110% (106 DPI). Not building in scaling show laziness on the programmers behalf.. It should work correctly regardless of the Font size I choose. Not a good start.

So I failed to get the initial email to activate my account. It now says my email address is in use.... Totally badly designed security system. I should be able to ask them to resend my activation request.... Change password email works fine, but is, of course, useless.

Does only see my realtec and logitech webcam, does not see my DFX or voicemeeter
is just volume control, not audio control (there is a difference)
nice idea but if it does not see my audio devices it is is useless to me

oops I typo failes :S.. Now it thinks my 24 character pass word is less than 8 characters....

I got the key I installed the software but there is no field to paste the key in the about popup - it just says free licence - off course I did not install the 2 extra software prompted during installation if this has something to do.

Can someone tell me where exactly do I have to paste the key?

I just use the volume control knob an the speakers which takes a fraction of a second, am I missing something?

Audio Control is small utility software to control the audio volume of a PC which could save you a few hours a year depending on the audio configuration and how you use your PC audio.

Here are a few features of Audio Control:
- Minimal modes, with easy access to all audio devices.
- Remove all unnecessary parts of windows (title bar, taskbar button, controls, etc).
- Everything is accessible through its Context menu
- Always on top so you don’t need to call it every time
- Call it under your mouse only until you need it with keyboard Hotkey
- Fixed and Agile Operation modes

- In Fixed operation mode, press Ctrl on mouse over to have Audio Control momentarily disappear and allow working with the window underneath it

- In Agile operation mode, on mouseover Audio Control momentarily disappears to allow working with the window underneath it, press and hold down Ctrl to make it stay in place.

Some real life examples:
Configuration: 1 sound card, 1 screen, no keyboard volume control:
- To control the master volume in Windows “AS IS” takes about 3 sec
- Audio Control: Use hotkey to open the app, and roll the wheel takes about 1-2 sec
Gain about 1+ seconds

On system with 3 screens Windows “AS IS” takes about 4+ sec
- Audio Control: Use hotkey to open the app, and roll the wheel takes about 1-2 sec
Gain about 2+ seconds

Configuration: 6 audio devices, we aim is to control specific audio device.
- Windows “AS IS” with 2 screens:
1. Go to the speaker icon: 2+ seconds
2. Right mouse click choose Playback or Recording devices: 1-2 seconds (if you make a mistake add a few more seconds)
3. Go to the window that was opened: 1-2 seconds
4. From all listed devices select the one you need (may need to search and scroll) – double click the needed device: 1+ sec
5. Go to the levels tab in the newly opened window: 1-2 sec
6. Adjust the fader: 2 seconds
7. Close all windows 1+ second
Total time: ~12+ seconds

- Using Audio Control:
1. Use the hotkey to start the app: 1 sec
2. Select the required device from the drop down lists: 2 seconds
3. Adjust the fader: 2 sec – no need to close windows when hot-key called.
Total time: ~4+ seconds

The difference is 8 seconds, so if you do that 10 times a day, 365 days and that come to 8 hours a year. Clearly the times are dependent on the particular circumstances but these examples give a good overall picture.

- Audio Control can be opened with several instances simultaneously each dedicated to control different devices/audio lines.

- If you have Audio Control opened, set Always On Top in one of the minimal view modes, and placed in a corner of your screen, then you can save time by glancing at it to find out the current volume as opposed to spending 2-3 seconds chasing the sound icon near the clock. Even if not, use the hotkey to make Audio Control show under your mouse for moment. It will go away by itself shortly.

- Audio Control does not produce the awful and annoying “BANG” sound every time one adjusts the master volume. You can audibly check the current sound level by clicking the “sound” button or executing the context menu command.

- You can assign custom names to your audio devices to help distinguish them, especially when you have multiple devices with the same name and keep wonder which is which, and as it happens always set the volume on the right device after trial-and-error. Also set custom names in normal circumstances if needed, for example, “External webcam mic”, “Built-in webcam mic”, etc. and save yourself thinking, “Ah HP 1234XYZ, yes this is the external webcam mic”, or “No HP 789ABC is not the built-in camera mic“ every time.

There are lots of other little quirks that make life just this much simpler.

Audio Control is only a small utility that can help for a more comfortable Audio volume Control experience.

Hope this helps!
Miroslav