Use this command to install VICE Sonar with WinGet:
winget install --id=Kingpindev.VICESonar -e
VICE Sonar is a lightweight desktop widget designed to provide quick access to SteelSeries GG Sonar audio controls directly from your Windows desktop. It streamlines audio management by offering an always-on-top interface for adjusting volume, EQ profiles, and RGB lighting without opening the main SteelSeries GG application.
Key Features:
Always-On-Top Interface: A sleek, borderless overlay that stays visible and draggable across your screen.
Quick Audio Control: Access per-channel volume sliders, ChatMix balance, and mute toggles for Master, Game, Chat, Media, Aux, and Mic.
EQ Profiles Management: Instantly apply saved EQ presets for Game, Chat, Mic, Media, and Aux with highlighted active preset indicators.
RGB Lighting Customization: Direct control over SteelSeries GG Sonar's RGB lighting via GameSense, featuring one-click color presets and live previews.
Customizable Settings: Adjust transparency levels, choose from 7 built-in themes, enable horizontal layout for widescreen displays, and toggle always-on-top functionality.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for gamers and audio enthusiasts using SteelSeries GG Sonar, VICE Sonar simplifies audio management by offering a distraction-free, customizable interface. It enables users to efficiently manage their audio settings while keeping the main app closed, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Installed via winget, VICE Sonar is compatible with Windows 10 and 11, providing a seamless integration into your gaming or multimedia setup.
README
VICE Sonar — SteelSeries Sonar Desktop Widget
A sleek, always-on-top desktop widget for SteelSeries GG Sonar
Control your Sonar audio mixer, EQ profiles, and RGB lighting — without ever opening the main app.
> VICE Sonar is a free Windows desktop widget that gives you instant access to SteelSeries Sonar — volume sliders, ChatMix, EQ presets, and GameSense RGB — all in a compact, always-on-top overlay. No need to open SteelSeries GG.
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Master volume & mute
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EQ profiles (favorites)
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RGB lighting (GameSense)
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Bubble mode & system tray
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7 interface languages
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ChatMix balance
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All audio channels + output switching
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All EQ profiles
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📸 Screenshots
Audio · EQ Profiles · RGB Lighting
Output device switching · All EQ profiles (Full version)
