Soundscape panel 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.