Volume Ranges

Jyv Desktop supports volume levels from 0% to 200%:

Volume Curves

Customize how volume adjustments feel:

{
  "volumeCurve": {
    "type": "logarithmic",     // or "linear", "exponential"
    "smoothing": 0.5,          // 0 = instant, 1 = very smooth
    "fadeTime": 100            // ms for volume changes
  }
}

• Logarithmic (default): More control in quiet range, natural feeling
• Linear: Equal steps across entire range
• Exponential: More control in loud range

Application Groups

Group related applications for simultaneous control:

{
  "appGroups": [
    {
      "name": "Games",
      "apps": ["valorant.exe", "csgo.exe", "overwatch.exe"],
      "color": "#ff6b6b"
    },
    {
      "name": "Music",
      "apps": ["spotify.exe", "foobar2000.exe", "musicbee.exe"],
      "color": "#51cf66"
    },
    {
      "name": "Communication",
      "apps": ["discord.exe", "teamspeak.exe", "slack.exe"],
      "color": "#339af0"
    }
  ]
}

Groups appear as collapsible sections in the App Volumes panel with a master volume control.

Per-Output Volume

Set different volumes for the same app on different audio outputs:

{
  "spotify.exe": {
    "speakers": 0.3,           // 30% on speakers
    "headphones": 0.7,         // 70% on headphones
    "virtual_cable": 1.0       // 100% to streaming software
  }
}

Creating Volume Profiles

1. Set Your Volumes

   Adjust all app volumes to your desired levels for a specific scenario.

2. Save as Profile

   Click Profiles → Save Current Volumes As...

   Give it a descriptive name like "Gaming Mix" or "Work Focus"

3. Activate Profiles

   Switch between profiles with one click, hotkeys, or automation rules.

Example Volume Profiles

{
  "name": "Competitive Gaming",
  "volumes": {
    "valorant.exe": 0.6,       // Game at 60% (hear footsteps)
    "discord.exe": 0.8,        // Voice chat at 80% (clear comms)
    "spotify.exe": 0.15,       // Music low at 15%
    "chrome.exe": 0.2,         // Browser quiet
    "obs64.exe": 1.0           // OBS at 100%
  }
}

{
  "name": "Deep Work",
  "volumes": {
    "spotify.exe": 0.25,       // Lo-fi music at 25%
    "zoom.exe": 0.85,          // Meetings loud and clear
    "slack.exe": 0.4,          // Notifications quieter
    "chrome.exe": 0.3,         // Browser reduced
    "vscode.exe": 0,           // VSCode muted (no sounds)
    "discord.exe": 0           // Discord muted during work
  }
}

{
  "name": "Live Stream",
  "volumes": {
    "game.exe": 0.5,           // Game balanced
    "discord.exe": 0.4,        // Discord quieter than stream
    "obs64.exe": 1.0,          // OBS full volume
    "spotify.exe": 0.2,        // Music subtle
    "alerts.exe": 0.6,         // Stream alerts moderate
    "browser.exe": 0.1         // Browser very quiet
  }
}

Automatic Volume Ducking

Automatically reduce the volume of certain apps when others are active:

{
  "ducking": {
    "enabled": true,
    "rules": [
      {
        "when": "discord_speaking",
        "duck": ["spotify.exe", "youtube.exe"],
        "amount": 0.3,          // Reduce to 30%
        "fadeTime": 500,        // 500ms fade
        "restoreDelay": 1000    // Wait 1s after speaking stops
      },
      {
        "when": "zoom_active",
        "duck": ["chrome.exe", "spotify.exe", "game.exe"],
        "amount": 0.15,
        "fadeTime": 300
      },
      {
        "when": "game_in_combat",
        "duck": ["spotify.exe"],
        "amount": 0.1           // Drop music to 10% during intense gameplay
      }
    ]
  }
}

Time-Based Volume

Automatically adjust volumes based on time of day:

{
  "timeBasedRules": [
    {
      "schedule": "22:00-07:00",        // Night time
      "volumes": {
        "all": 0.5,                     // Everything at 50%
        "spotify.exe": 0.2              // Music even quieter
      }
    },
    {
      "schedule": "09:00-17:00",        // Work hours
      "weekdays": true,
      "profile": "Work Focus"
    },
    {
      "schedule": "18:00-22:00",        // Evening
      "weekends": true,
      "profile": "Gaming"
    }
  ]
}

Event-Based Volume

Respond to system events and application states:

• On App Launch: Automatically set volume when app starts
• On Meeting Join: Reduce music/games when joining video calls
• On Recording Start: Mute notifications when OBS records
• On Battery Mode: Lower all volumes to save power
• On Focus Mode: Mute distracting apps automatically

Gaming + Discord

Challenge: Balance game audio, voice chat, and music perfectly

Solution:

• Game: 60-70% (hear footsteps and gameplay)
• Discord: 75-85% (teammates loud and clear)
• Spotify: 15-25% (background music)
• Browser: 20% (reduce YouTube/Twitch noise)
• Enable ducking: Lower music when teammates speak

Work From Home

Challenge: Reduce distractions during meetings

Solution:

• Zoom/Teams: 85% (primary focus)
• Slack: 30% (hear pings but not intrusive)
• Spotify: 20% (light background music)
• Email/Browser: 10% (minimal notification sounds)
• Auto-mute music when meetings start

Content Creation

Challenge: Perfect audio balance for streaming/recording

Solution:

• Game: 50% (balanced for stream)
• OBS: 100% (full control in streaming software)
• Discord: 40% (quieter than your mic)
• Music: 20% (subtle background)
• Alerts: 60% (noticeable but not overpowering)
• Separate track routing for post-production

Late Night Gaming

Challenge: Game without disturbing household

Solution:

• All apps: 40-50% (overall quieter)
• Game: 35% (reduced explosions)
• Discord: 60% (still hear teammates)
• Music: 15% (very subtle)
• Enable night mode with compressed dynamics

App Not Showing in Volume List

Cause: App isn't currently playing audio

Solution:

• Play audio from the application first (it will then appear)
• Enable "Show all running apps" in settings to see inactive apps
• Check that the app is actually running (not just in system tray)
• Restart Jyv Desktop if the app launched before Jyv Desktop

Volume Changes Not Taking Effect

Solution:

• Verify the app is using the correct audio output device
• Check that app's internal volume isn't at 0%
• Ensure Windows volume mixer isn't overriding Jyv Desktop
• Restart the application if it's not responding
• Check Settings → Audio → Override System Mixer is enabled

Ducking Not Working

Solution:

• Enable ducking in Settings → Features → Volume Ducking
• Verify the trigger app (e.g., Discord) is configured correctly
• Check duck amount is set high enough to notice (at least 50%)
• Ensure fade times aren't too long (default 500ms is good)
• Test with voice activity detection properly configured

Volume Resets on App Restart

Cause: Default volume not saved

Solution:

• Right-click the app → "Remember this volume"
• Or save current volumes as a profile and set it as default
• Enable "Auto-apply saved volumes" in settings
• Check that Jyv Desktop launches on startup (before other apps)