Bridge is a graphical PipeWire mixer built around two virtual audio outputs. Applications can be routed to either output and the balance between them adjusted with a crossfader, providing a simple way to separate different groups of desktop audio.
For example, chat applications can be sent to one side and games or media players to the other. Persistent routing rules can automatically place matching applications on the desired output, avoiding the need to rebuild the arrangement each time programs are launched.
Bridge also provides output presets, global shortcuts and optional virtual-surround configuration using a user-supplied HeSuVi HRIR file. The interface uses GTK4 and libadwaita.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Crossfade between two virtual PipeWire outputs.
- Route application audio to either virtual output.
- Create persistent pattern-matching routing rules.
- Automatically route matching applications when they appear.
- Create and switch between output presets.
- Global shortcut support.
- Optional headphone virtual surround using a HeSuVi HRIR file.
- Can continue running in the background.
- GTK4 and libadwaita interface.
- Native PipeWire-oriented audio workflow.
Website: github.com/arulan/bridge
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Developer: arulan
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
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