headroom analyzes audio files for loudness (LUFS) and headroom, then applies lossless gain adjustment.
It supports MP3, AAC/M4A, FLAC, AIFF, and WAV files.
Features include batch processing, ReplayGain analysis, lossless MP3 gain via mp3rgain, lossless AAC/M4A gain adjustment, and a scriptable non-interactive CLI mode for pipelines and CI.
v2.0.0 adds the rbsort subcommand, which sorts a Rekordbox collection.xml export by Camelot Key and BPM for harmonic mixing prep — no audio touched, no ffmpeg required.
Publisher’s description
What is headroom?
headroom by M-Igashi is open-source Windows software in the music players category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.1.1, released on July 3, 2026. The version history goes back to February 3, 2026: 13 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (M-Igashi/baken) has 59 stars. Similar programs include Spotify, iTunes and FLAC.
Project description on GitHub: “Bake'n Deck: rekordbox → CDJ prep toolkit built for rekordbox, not instead of it. Loudness gain, key + BPM playlist order, CDJ-safe MP3 and USB export, baked into your files”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: headroom is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is headroom safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
0439C628C98B43C8A333DE1B8FE185E0EAF294E37DCEE5000AA38D5A9A078FEF· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 13 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1.1Latest | July 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 2.1.0 | June 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 2.0.0 | May 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.10.1 | May 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.10.0 | May 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.9.0 | April 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.8.0 | April 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.7.3 | April 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id M-Igashi.headroom -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- M-Igashi
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/M-Igashi/baken
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.1.1
- Released
- July 3, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 9, 2026
- Versions listed
- 13
- GitHub stars
- 59
- GitHub forks
- 6
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- M-Igashi.headroom
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is headroom free?
Yes. headroom is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is headroom safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install headroom with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does headroom run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of headroom?
The versions page lists all 13 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 3, 2026.
Can I use headroom without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to headroom?
Spotify, iTunes, FLAC, Mixxx and Clementine. The alternatives page compares them.
