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Wave LinkVoicemeeter Potato
Free

Free on Mac and Windows with no subscription.

 Free

Donationware; free to use with an optional donation to VB-Audio.

Windows, macOS Windows
  • Route any source to up to five separate mixes
  • Per-mix levels, effects and labels
  • Most capable of VB-Audio's virtual mixers for complex routing
  • Insert effects add processing without extra software
  • No Linux version
  • Focused on streaming and calls rather than music production
  • Windows only
  • Overkill for users who just need basic routing
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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