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Splitwave compared with roomtreatment.diy
DetailSplitwave logo Splitwaveroomtreatment.diy logo roomtreatment.diy
What it doesFree, open-source, node-based audio routing for macOS, Windows and Linux Free 3D room acoustics solver and acoustic treatment calculator
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelOpen source Free
PricingFree. Source code available under MIT license on GitHub. Not given
Key features
  • Node-based audio routing graph
  • Unlimited virtual audio devices
  • System audio and per-app audio capture
  • Microphone capture with noise suppression, gate, compressor and EQ
  • CLAP, AU and VST3 plugin hosting
  • Multi-format recording including WAV, FLAC, AIFF, Opus, MP3, AAC
  • Audio streaming over network via WebRTC and UDP
  • Real-time resampling between different sample rates
  • 3D room builder supporting odd-shaped rooms, sloped ceilings, and attic layouts
  • Real physics-based acoustic treatment recommendation
  • Material absorption modeling with coefficients from frontier research
  • Real product database with 175 products across 37 brands
  • Before-and-after frequency response and decay time visualization
  • Studio mode for production work alongside listening room workflow
  • Rapid analysis completing in 2-10 seconds for position searches and up to a minute for panel placement
  • Guest access without account signup for full analysis
  • Room design persistence with optional account creation
What makes it different
  • Works on macOS, Linux and Windows with the same node graph approach
  • No kernel extension required on macOS
  • Open source under MIT license with full source code on GitHub
  • Includes built-in effects and supports third-party VST3, AU and CLAP plugins
  • Can record while routing audio in real time to multiple formats
  • Uses real room physics and first principles acoustics rather than generic rules
  • Optimizes for both speaker placement and listening position simultaneously
  • No account or sign-up required to design and analyze full systems
  • Handles complex room geometries including sloped ceilings and L-shaped layouts
  • Integrates real speaker and equipment products with audio system design
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)17 no change since last check12 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)81
Citation Flow (Majestic)1624
Referring domains (Majestic)1326

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