The sound system on Windows 11 is tweaked to be softer, less jarring

When in dark mode on Windows 11, the system sounds in general become more mellow and only reverberate a little, providing a gentle feel suitable for the dark interface. Conversely, when in bright mode, the system sound will return to normal level.

However, according to CNBC, although the light mode sounds a bit louder than the dark mode, Microsoft has been very careful to make sure the sound is softer, not "harsh" than it is.

Users can change the default sound by opening the Settings app -> Sound -> More sound settings .

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The designers of Windows 11 were inspired by Calm Technology. Microsoft's Christian Koehn and Diego Baca wrote about the technology in a Medium post. In it, they shared that: 'Windows 11 makes the audio system more mellow through basic experiences to bring a sense of familiarity, reduce the bad influence of the previous interface and increase connectivity. feel'.

A lot of Windows 10 users have disabled the operating system's system sound because they find it annoying and jarring. Hopefully with this change in Windows 11, this will no longer be an issue.

A Microsoft spokesperson said that the wavelengths of the new sound are fine-tuned, making the sound softer but still able to generate notifications/alerts without startling the user.

System audio on Windows 11 follows a similar pattern to current Windows audio, but is a bit less jarring than it used to be.

Changing the system sound is not a big deal, but too many people hear it on a daily basis. Making the sound more consistent with the dark/light mode interface and having a more mellow sound overall is a welcome change.

Jessica Tanner

Update 24 August 2021