Figaro

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What Figaro is

Figaro is a free, open-source program for real-time voice modification and sound playback. It applies filters to incoming audio, including changes to properties such as volume and pitch, and can play WAV, MP3, and OGG files while audio is live. Active sounds can be stopped by index. Figaro provides both a graphical interface and a command-line interface. The GUI includes filter controls, sound playback, a live waveform, and input and output device selection; the command line can list audio devices and configure streams. Figaro-Script files can bind commands, including sound effects, to keypresses. For Discord, the setup guide describes routing Figaro's output through a virtual audio device and selecting that device as Discord's input. Downloads for Linux, macOS, and Windows are directed through the project's releases page, which also provides setup scripts. Manual setup requires FFmpeg to work with audio files other than WAV. The listed releases are pre-release versions, including alpha versions. The project's roadmap lists remote authentication, encrypted sockets, and fine-grained settings as planned security items.

Who it suits

Figaro suits people who want voice filters or soundboard playback for voice chat and can configure audio devices. It is available for Linux, macOS, and Windows, with both GUI and command-line options.

What it does well

Filters can alter volume and pitch.
Plays WAV, MP3, and OGG files live.
GUI includes waveform and device selection.
Scripts can bind actions to keypresses.
Available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.

What to know first

Listed releases are pre-release versions, including alpha.
FFmpeg is needed for files other than WAV.
Some security items remain on the roadmap.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Figaro	GPL-3.0 open-source project	Free

As github.com lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open the project’s releases page for platform downloads, or use its setup scripts.
Install FFmpeg if you plan to use audio files other than WAV.
Choose input and output devices in the GUI, or list and configure devices through the CLI.
For Discord, route Figaro’s output through a virtual audio device and select it as Discord’s input.
Use filters and sound playback in the GUI, or bind commands to keypresses with Figaro-Script.

Verdict

Figaro combines live voice filters, sound playback, and hotkey scripts across graphical and command-line interfaces. Keep its pre-release status and FFmpeg requirement in mind when choosing it.

Questions

How much does Figaro cost?

Figaro is free, listed as free, and is open source under GPL-3.0.

Which operating systems does it support?

Figaro supports Linux, macOS, and Windows.

Can Figaro change a voice in real time?

Yes. It applies filters to incoming audio properties such as pitch and volume.

What sound files can the soundboard play?

It can play WAV, MP3, and OGG files in real time. Manual setup requires FFmpeg for files other than WAV.

Does it work with Discord?

The setup guide describes routing Figaro output through a virtual audio device and selecting that device as Discord’s input.

Is Figaro open source?

Yes. It is a GPL-3.0 open-source project.

Facts from Figaro's own pages

Audio dependency: Manual setup requires FFmpeg to work with audio files other than WAV. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Audio filters: It can apply voice filters to alter audio input properties such as volume and pitch. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Audio routing: The setup guide explains routing Figaro’s output through a virtual audio device into Discord. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Audio setup: The command-line interface can list audio devices and configure input and output streams. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
CLI and scripts: The command-line interface supports audio device selection and Figaro scripts that can bind actions to hotkeys. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Discord setup: The README describes routing Figaro output through a virtual audio device and selecting that device as Discord's input. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Distribution: The repository directs users to its releases page for platform downloads and also provides setup scripts. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
File support: The setup guide says FFmpeg is needed for Figaro to work with audio files other than WAV. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
GUI: The GUI provides filter controls, sound playback, a live audio waveform, and input and output device selection. · github.com, 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. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Interfaces: Figaro provides a command-line interface and a graphical interface. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Platforms: The maker provides setup instructions for Linux, Mac, and Windows. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Product: Figaro is an open-source, real-time voice modification program and soundboard. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Purpose: Figaro is an open-source real-time voice modification program and soundboard for uses such as voice chat. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Release maturity: The listed releases are marked pre-release and include alpha versions. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Scripts and hotkeys: Figaro-Script files can bind commands, including sound effects, to keypresses. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Security: The roadmap lists remote authentication, encrypted sockets, and fine-grained settings as planned security items. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Security roadmap: The README lists security, remote authentication, encrypted sockets, and fine-grained settings as roadmap items. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Soundboard: It can play sound files such as WAV, MP3, and OGG in real time and stop active sounds by index. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Support: The release notes direct users to contact the maker through the repository’s Issues tab if problems arise. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
Use case: The maker describes it as a real-time voice changer for voice chat. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026

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