Soundscape is an open-source system-tray resident desktop application for playing a mix of sounds, e.g. natural sounds by animals or wind and water.
Publisher’s description
What is Soundscape?
Soundscape by Denis Danilov is open-source Windows software in the customisation category. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.6.0, released on June 29, 2025. The version history goes back to September 1, 2023: 10 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 5.5 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (ddanilov/soundscape) has 37 stars. Similar programs include PowerToys, Scribus and Mattermost.
Project description on GitHub: “Desktop soundscape application”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Soundscape is an open-source customisation tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Soundscape 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:
5715688D4A57ED51F1261C703289124CEE25860BDE5CC6B74FDC12181B267356· 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 10 versions ›10 versions over 2 years · about 5.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6.0Latest | June 29, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.5.1 | December 10, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.5.0 | November 4, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.4.9 | October 14, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.4.6 | March 25, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.4.5 | December 11, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.4.4 | November 27, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.4.3 | November 13, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Danilov.Soundscape -esoundscape-1.6.0-win64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub io.github.ddanilov.soundscapeInformation
- Publisher
- Denis Danilov
- Category
- Customisation
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ddanilov/soundscape
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 1.6.0
- Released
- June 29, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- September 1, 2023
- Versions listed
- 10
- Updates / year
- 5.5
- GitHub stars
- 37
- GitHub forks
- 4
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Danilov.Soundscape
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Soundscape free?
Yes. Soundscape is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-only licence.
Is Soundscape 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 Soundscape 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.
Can Soundscape be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Soundscape 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 Soundscape?
The versions page lists all 10 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 1, 2023.
What are alternatives to Soundscape?
PowerToys, Scribus, Mattermost, Rainmeter and Lively Wallpaper. The alternatives page compares them.
