Voicemeeter Banana Explained Simply

This video describes how to use Voicemeeter Banana to increase the flexibility for audio control and integrate it with OBS.

Software referenced:

Voicemeter Banana:

Virtual Audio Cable:

Audio Router:

Open Broadcast Software:

Video Lan Client:

NOTES:

At 6:30 in the video, I make a mistake. I say that windows audio is hard coded to the first virtual input. That's wrong. I have set "voicemeter input" as my default playback device in windows, and that's why my windows audio goes there.

Also, the virtual audio cable software by default comes with only one virtual cable. But if you make a donation, you can receive two more virtual cables from the author in email. I did that, which is why I have virtual cable A and B.

[QuentnB]

For anyone coming here in 2024+ with Windows 11, you don't need Audio Router: right click on the audio icon next to the date & time, then "open volume mixer". From that screen you can select your output device for each app.

The video is still amazing though! Well done!

[Trentsum]

6yrs old, but I'm glad I clicked. I watched 7 videos before this one and this one is the best. Your diagram made it so easy to understand. thank you

[speedypersonal]

An actual tutorial explaining why the things are how they are rather than saying "do this do that", thank you for the effort.

[mackymode]

This one was very clear and easy to understand, but you forgot to mention a very important first step, which is to change default output and input device on Windows to Voicemeeter input and output.

[SrivatsChari]

5 year since this video was published and this is an absolute life saver. I really wish this video gets more likes and views. Best explained video ever. Much appreciated. :)

[sorenk]

Best explanation ever. I´ve seen lots of videos in YouTube explaining the use of this program and this is, by far, the best I´ve found. Great video, man. Thanks a lot!

[dullgeek]

Thank you everyone for all the kind words and encouragement about this video. There are a few things I wish I could change:

1) I'd correct the error I made at 6:30 where I said windows audio was hard coded.
2) I thought the song I used was copyright free. It wasn't and this video has been demonitized
3) I'd remove the reference to audio router and use windows 10 builtin audio routing
4) I'd upgrade to voicemeeter potato

But as far as I know, I can only do all of those things by making a new video rather than editing this one. Anyway, FYI.

[sbm]

Your presentation is orders of magnitude clearer than any similar video on Youtube. You are a very good educator and thank you for making this confusing topic easier to understand.

[paulmussell]

This isn't exactly what I was looking for, but it was a great explanation. I wish more people would take lessons from you.

[Olliepression]

6 years later and this is pure gold holy THANK YOU ❤

[Liberty_Valance]

Hi Mark. I have been looking for a simple explanation of this program and watched many tens of videos on YouTube of people portending they know how to explain this software and I got more confused. Your wonderful graphical and detailed routing of the devices made everything so clear to me. You have a talent for being an instructor and explaining maters. I congratulate you and thank you immensely for making this video! I'm also an Instrument rated Pilot and enjoyed flying when I was younger. Cheers!

[TheCatHerder]

I spent hours today trying to get Voicemeter banana working before coming across this video, thank you so much for the concise, clear explanation.

[heiwudjablome]

Wow. This puts the last 40 guides I have either read or watched, all contradicting one another and each displaying a bit of confusion themselves, to absolute shame.
Thank you, sincerely.
Give this man the likes and subs, totally earned that shit...

[brendanblanchard]

Thanks Mark. Finally! A video that clearly explains the basics of Voicemeeter in a practical usage scenario. Simple, clear, brief. Excellent work.

[thinktank]

Even this video was published 6 years back, still valid today to refer. It helped me to understand voicemeter in detail.

[ad-dezw]

Hey Mark - yours is the best explanation so far! Thanks

[lesliek.howard]

This is the most simplistic explanation of VMB EVER. I wish I could give you more thumbs up.

[MrChipMC]

The scheme you drew at the beginning- is the best part. Thank you so much for your efforts

[knightsljx]

Great explanation. Managed to set up my computer to use Voicemeeter using this. Just one thing to add, Voicemeeter doesn't have to use a proprietary virtual audio cable. There are free alternatives around if anyone wants a completely free setup. I'm using one by muzychenko, his free version gives you 1 virtual audio cable free, so together with the free one from Voicemeeter, you get 2 of them.


Also, the virtual audio cable is not limited to inputs, you can use it for outputs as well. It's really just a cable. So if you need say 3 virtual outputs, you can just set A1 to a virtual audio cable.

[johnnielsen]

Simple and easy explanation - only need to watch one time to understand the basics