[Qobuz] When Qobuz is on, I don't get any other computer sounds (such as game or system).

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When Qobuz is on, I don't get any other computer sounds (such as game or system).

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5 months ago

Hi! I understand that when you have the Qobuz app running on your Windows 10 PC, you don't hear other sounds like game audio or system notifications. Let's take a look at that together.

This kind of behavior often happens because Qobuz may be using what's called "exclusive mode" (WASAPI Exclusive Mode). When enabled, this mode gives the Qobuz app full control over the audio device, which prevents other apps and system sounds from being mixed in and played simultaneously.

Here's what you can do step-by-step to check and fix this:

1. Open the Qobuz desktop app on your Windows 10 machine.
2. Navigate to the "Music Playing" tab or look in the app’s audio settings/preferences.
3. Look for an option named "Exclusive Mode" or something similar related to WASAPI.
4. If it's enabled or toggled on, disable it or turn it off.
5. Save any changes and close the settings.
6. Restart the Qobuz app and try playing music again alongside your other apps, like games or system sounds.

Disabling exclusive mode allows Windows to mix multiple audio streams, so you should be able to hear all sounds together.

Please give this a try and let me know if it resolves the issue for you or if we should explore other possible causes!

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