Soundscape Archives

Winsage

September 29, 2024

New Soundscape panel in Windows 11 will replace the old Sound Control Panel: first leaks

A new feature called Soundscape is being developed for Windows 11 to replace the traditional sound settings in the Control Panel. Discovered by user @phantomofearth, the Soundscape feature was found on a hidden page in an internal build of Windows 11, although it is currently unpopulated and not available in test builds. Once activated, the link to the old Control Panel Sound window will be removed from the Settings > System > Sound menu. The Soundscape panel currently lacks specific settings but may include features like start sound, schema, and audio events, indicating Microsoft's effort to modernize the user interface.

Winsage

September 28, 2024

Windows 11 users could get a shiny new ‘Soundscape’ Settings page to replace another bit of the ancient Control Panel

Microsoft is working to enhance Windows 11 by phasing out the legacy Control Panel in favor of the Settings app, focusing on audio settings. A hidden feature called the 'Soundscape' panel has been discovered, which is intended to replace the traditional Control Panel Sound window. Currently, the Soundscape panel is empty and its functionality is uncertain, but it hints at features related to 'Startup sound, scheme, audio events,' similar to the legacy Control Panel's 'Sounds' tab. This transition is still in early stages, as the Soundscape feature is not available in the latest test builds for Windows Insiders.

Winsage

September 27, 2024

Windows 11 ‘Soundscape’ replacing Sounds Settings in Control Panel

An internal build of Windows 11 has revealed a hidden feature called the “Soundscape” page, intended to replace the traditional ‘Sounds’ settings in the Control Panel. The Soundscape panel is currently unpopulated and not available in recent test builds. When activated, it removes the link to the older Control Panel Sound window from the System > Sound settings. The panel lacks functional settings and serves as a placeholder, with a description similar to existing Sound settings in the Control Panel. Microsoft aims to phase out the legacy Control Panel in favor of a modern Settings interface.

Winsage

September 26, 2024

Microsoft takes another step toward replacing the Control Panel

Microsoft is introducing the "Soundscape" panel to replace the traditional Sound control panel in Windows 11. This new feature aims to streamline sound settings, offering options such as startup sounds, sound schemes, and audio events. Users will access Soundscape through Settings > System > Sound, moving away from the current "More sound settings" link that directs to the Control Panel. The Soundscape section is currently limited but is expected to expand with more comprehensive audio customization options. This transition reflects Microsoft's commitment to enhancing user experience and modernizing the interface while phasing out the Control Panel.