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miztahsparklez · 04-08-2008, 09:54 AM

Are there any other programs like console but are freeware?

EDIT: Nevermind i found a program called VSTHost.

Ive also updated one of the links for free EQ alternatives as it was broken (i was able to locate its new location).

I currently have a 3 way active setup up front.. rear speakers (more for ambiance/depth/etc).. and sub stage.

Crossover work is done by 2 audio control units, a 6xs and a 3xs. It would be nice to cut down on hardware.

I found a neat 31 band eq that can do 6-12-24db of adjustment as well as EQ settings for high pass, low pass, and full range fine tune adjustment.

However, ASIO is supported, so it appears that I can use various VSTs to achieve various effects.

Currently, i use a dual mono eq plugin for winamp. The plugin is great.. however it only allows you to cut. a new eq that allows boosting would be nice. I think that having a fully functional eq will let me tweak my system a tad bit more, until im ready to mess with time alignment and all that. (By then ill probably run a mac mini and a firewire card.. M-audio 410 looks nice for the price)

im going to have to test to see how well it works with my audigy and car pc.. but im pretty satisfied with the quality of the output on my home pc. The only issue im having now is that winamp is outputting to a virtual audio cable (via the program) then from there VSThost picks it up and does my processing, and then outputs to channels on the sound card. Now to get ALL windows sounds to run through the VSThost, i have the virtual audio cable as my main sound device. Unfortunately, it takes over my control over the main volume buttons on my keyboard (which may affect my volume control using my griffin powermate). the volume buttons on my keyboard only controls the main line volume on the VAC, which does nothing for volume control. Do any of you know how to assign what device is controlled via keyboard buttons, but still keep all sounds run through the VAC?

04-08-2008, 09:54 AM	#27
miztahsparklez Variable Bitrate Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 337 My Photos: ()	Are there any other programs like console but are freeware? EDIT: Nevermind i found a program called VSTHost. Ive also updated one of the links for free EQ alternatives as it was broken (i was able to locate its new location). I currently have a 3 way active setup up front.. rear speakers (more for ambiance/depth/etc).. and sub stage. Crossover work is done by 2 audio control units, a 6xs and a 3xs. It would be nice to cut down on hardware. I found a neat 31 band eq that can do 6-12-24db of adjustment as well as EQ settings for high pass, low pass, and full range fine tune adjustment. However, ASIO is supported, so it appears that I can use various VSTs to achieve various effects. Currently, i use a dual mono eq plugin for winamp. The plugin is great.. however it only allows you to cut. a new eq that allows boosting would be nice. I think that having a fully functional eq will let me tweak my system a tad bit more, until im ready to mess with time alignment and all that. (By then ill probably run a mac mini and a firewire card.. M-audio 410 looks nice for the price) im going to have to test to see how well it works with my audigy and car pc.. but im pretty satisfied with the quality of the output on my home pc. The only issue im having now is that winamp is outputting to a virtual audio cable (via the program) then from there VSThost picks it up and does my processing, and then outputs to channels on the sound card. Now to get ALL windows sounds to run through the VSThost, i have the virtual audio cable as my main sound device. Unfortunately, it takes over my control over the main volume buttons on my keyboard (which may affect my volume control using my griffin powermate). the volume buttons on my keyboard only controls the main line volume on the VAC, which does nothing for volume control. Do any of you know how to assign what device is controlled via keyboard buttons, but still keep all sounds run through the VAC? __________________ Carputer HIFI car stereo project! [XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX-] 95% COMPLETE! FINALIZING SOFTWARE PLATFORM! [XXXXXX--------------] 30% COMPLETE! CAPUTER Version 2.0! Hardware FAILING! CARPUTER BLEW UP! AND NOW MONITOR TOO! WTF?! Last edited by miztahsparklez; 04-09-2008 at 08:17 PM.