Figaro
Figaro is a free, open-source real-time voice modification program and soundboard for voice chat.
What Figaro is
Figaro is a free, open-source real-time voice modification program and soundboard for voice chat. It applies filters that can change audio properties such as volume and pitch, and can play WAV, MP3 and OGG files while audio is live. Users can stop active sounds by index. The graphical interface includes filter controls, sound playback, a live waveform and input and output device selection; the command-line interface can list audio devices and configure streams. Figaro-Script files can bind commands, including sound effects, to keypresses. For Discord, the setup guide describes sending Figaro’s output through a virtual audio device and choosing that device as Discord’s input. The program is available for Linux, macOS and Windows through the repository’s releases page, which also provides setup scripts. Manual setup requires FFmpeg to handle audio files other than WAV. Listed releases are pre-release versions, including alpha releases, and remote authentication, encrypted sockets and fine-grained settings are roadmap items.
Good
- Free GPL-3.0 open-source project
- Available for Linux, macOS and Windows
- Includes graphical and command-line interfaces
- Scripts can bind actions to keypresses
- Plays WAV, MP3 and OGG files in real time
Watch out
- FFmpeg is needed for non-WAV audio files
- Listed releases are pre-release versions
- Remote authentication and encrypted sockets are roadmap items
Who it suits
Figaro suits people who want voice filters or a soundboard for voice chat, with either a graphical or command-line interface. It may also suit users comfortable routing audio through virtual devices and configuring audio streams.
Verdict
Figaro combines live voice filters, sound playback and hotkey scripting across desktop platforms. Keep its pre-release status and FFmpeg requirement in mind when deciding whether it fits your setup.
Plans and prices
From Figaro's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Figaro | Free | GPL-3.0 open-source project |
The facts
Each one read from Figaro's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audio dependency
- Manual setup requires FFmpeg to work with audio files other than WAV.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Audio filters
- It can apply voice filters to alter audio input properties such as volume and pitch.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Audio routing
- The setup guide explains routing Figaro’s output through a virtual audio device into Discord.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Audio setup
- The command-line interface can list audio devices and configure input and output streams.checked 7 Oct 2026
- CLI and scripts
- The command-line interface supports audio device selection and Figaro scripts that can bind actions to hotkeys.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Discord setup
- The README describes routing Figaro output through a virtual audio device and selecting that device as Discord's input.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- The repository directs users to its releases page for platform downloads and also provides setup scripts.checked 7 Oct 2026
- File support
- The setup guide says FFmpeg is needed for Figaro to work with audio files other than WAV.checked 7 Oct 2026
- GUI
- The GUI provides filter controls, sound playback, a live audio waveform, and input and output device selection.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Intended audience
- The maker describes Figaro as useful for voice chat and says it can be combined with virtual sound input/output devices.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Interfaces
- Figaro provides a command-line interface and a graphical interface.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- Figaro is an open-source, real-time voice modification program and soundboard.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Figaro is an open-source real-time voice modification program and soundboard for uses such as voice chat.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Release maturity
- The listed releases are marked pre-release and include alpha versions.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Scripts and hotkeys
- Figaro-Script files can bind commands, including sound effects, to keypresses.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- The roadmap lists remote authentication, encrypted sockets, and fine-grained settings as planned security items.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Security roadmap
- The README lists security, remote authentication, encrypted sockets, and fine-grained settings as roadmap items.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Soundboard
- It can play sound files such as WAV, MP3, and OGG in real time and stop active sounds by index.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The release notes direct users to contact the maker through the repository’s Issues tab if problems arise.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Use case
- The maker describes it as a real-time voice changer for voice chat.checked 7 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Platforms
- The maker provides setup instructions for Linux, Mac, and Windows.checked 7 Oct 2026
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