Welcome to Intelligent Audio Management
Welcome to JYV! If you're new to intelligent audio management, this guide will take you from installation to power user in just a few minutes. We've designed JYV to be intuitive from the start, but understanding a few key concepts will help you unlock its full potential. Whether you're a professional looking to optimize your workflow, a gamer seeking competitive audio advantages, or someone who just wants better control over their computer's sound, this guide is your starting point.
Quick Installation and First Launch
Installation is straightforward: download JYV from our website, run the installer, and grant the necessary audio permissions when prompted. On first launch, JYV will automatically detect all running applications and display them in your audio control panel.
What You'll See Immediately:
- All Active Apps: Every app that's producing or capable of producing sound
- Individual Volume Sliders: Independent control for each application
- Real-Time Detection: Try adjusting Spotify's volume without touching your system volume or other applications
- Unlimited App Control: This per-app control is JYV's foundation, and it works with unlimited applications simultaneously
Mastering Audio Profiles
Next, explore audio profiles—one of JYV's most powerful features. Profiles are saved configurations of volume levels, audio effects, and settings that you can instantly switch between.
Profile Ideas to Get Started:
- Work Profile: Notifications muted and meeting apps prioritized
- Gaming Profile: Game audio enhanced and music reduced
- Focus Profile: Silences everything except your preferred background music
Switching profiles takes one click, and JYV can even switch automatically based on time of day or which applications you launch. To create your first profile, set your audio exactly how you like it, then click 'Save Profile' in the main menu and give it a descriptive name.
Advanced Features to Explore
Calendar Integration:
Connect JYV to your Google, Outlook, or Apple Calendar, and it will automatically prepare your audio five minutes before scheduled meetings. No more scrambling to mute notifications or adjust volumes when calls start—JYV handles it automatically.
AI Transcription:
Enable AI transcription in settings to automatically capture meeting notes with speaker identification and timestamps.
Sound Detection:
Explore the sound detection feature to get alerts for important audio events like doorbells or timers.
These features transform JYV from a simple volume control tool into a complete audio intelligence system. Take 30 minutes to explore these basics, and you'll wonder how you ever managed audio without JYV.