ArtTuneDB

Free, open-access database of game audio EQ profiles, HeSuVi configurations, and HRIR files.

See also: LEQ Control Panel - companion app for managing LEQ state and release time on Art Tune devices.

Check out youtube.com/artiswar for the latest audio guides.

Requirements

• Windows 10 or 11 (x64 only -- ARM64 not supported)
• PowerShell 5.1 or later (included with Windows)
• Administrator privileges (required for audio driver and registry operations)
• Internet connection (for downloading audio tools during installation)

Install Script

Run the installer first, before downloading the library. Open an elevated (Run as Administrator) PowerShell window and run:

irm artiswar.io/tools/ArtTuneGuided | iex

Or run locally:

powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File Install-ArtTune.ps1

The script presents three options:

1. Voicemeeter Setup - For USB headphones, DACs, amps, or onboard audio. Installs Hi-Fi Cable, Voicemeeter, ReaPlugs, renames audio endpoints ("Art Tune", "Normal Audio", "Virtual Mix"), Equalizer APO, HeSuVi, EAC_Default.wav HRIR, and LEQ Control Panel. Offers a Fresh Start mode (uninstalls existing audio tools first) or Advanced mode (keeps what's already installed).
2. Art Tune Approved Device - Streamlined install for Sound Blaster devices (GC7, G8). Installs ReaPlugs, Equalizer APO, HeSuVi, EAC_Default.wav HRIR, optional Creative App, and LEQ Control Panel. Offers a Fresh Start mode (uninstalls existing E-APO first) or Advanced mode.
3. Uninstall everything - Removes all installed components with optional LEQ Control Panel removal. Prompts for system restart.

Desktop shortcut created automatically:

• ArtTuneDB - ArtTuneDB folder (contains all tool shortcuts, library, and configuration files)

The script does not configure E-APO, Voicemeeter routing, LEQ, or profiles. That is done manually (video guide).

Library Download

After running the installer, download the latest library release from the Releases page.

Release Naming

Releases use CalVer with a game tag. They are tied to game seasons, not semver milestones.

Format: YYYY.MM-GameSeason

Examples:

• 2026.02-BO7-S0 - Launch release with BO7 Season 0 configs
• 2026.04-BO7-S2.5 - Season 2.5 update
• 2026.04-BF6-S2 - BF6 Season 2 additions
• 2026.06-Multi - Multiple game updates in one release

GitHub's auto-generated source ZIP extracts to ArtTuneDB-2026.02-BO7-S0/ with everything inside, flat, no nesting.

Inside the extracted folder you'll find a library/ folder. Copy it into the ArtTuneDB folder and overwrite when prompted. The easiest way is to drag the library/ folder onto the ArtTuneDB desktop shortcut (created by the installer).

After each new library release, repeat this step: drag the library/ folder onto the ArtTuneDB shortcut or copy the updated library/ folder into ArtTuneDB and overwrite all files.

ArtTuneDB Folder

The installer creates the following in the ArtTuneDB root:

File	Purpose
ArtIsWar.url	Opens artiswar.io
ArtTuneDB.url	Opens the ArtTuneDB GitHub for library downloads and the PowerShell script
E-APO Configuration Editor.lnk	Opens Equalizer APO Configuration Editor
LEQ Control Panel.lnk	Launches LEQ Control Panel
README.txt	Quick reference for the folder contents
library\	Game EQ profiles and presets -- extract library releases here

Library Structure

The library is organized by game, then by season:

library/
├── BF6_SETTINGS.md                # Battlefield 6 in-game audio settings
├── COD_SETTINGS.md                # Call of Duty in-game audio settings (BO6/BO7/Warzone)
├── BF6/
│   ├── S0/
│   │   ├── BF6_S0.lnk              # HeSuVi preset shortcut
│   │   ├── BF6_S0_pre.txt          # Pre-HeSuVi processing (7.1 channel)
│   │   ├── BF6_S0_post.txt         # Post-HeSuVi processing (stereo)
│   │   ├── BF6_Target_S0.txt       # Target curve for squig.link
│   │   ├── LEQ - Release Time 2 (Insta).txt #Note file for LEQ settings
│   │   └── eq/                        # Save your squig.link EQ here
│   │       ├── YourHeadphone_BF6_S0.txt
│   │       └── TargetOnly_BF6_S0.txt  # Fallback (no headphone correction)
│   └── S1/
│       └── ...
├── BO6/
│   └── S6/
│       └── ...
├── BO7/
│   ├── S0/
│   │   └── ...
│   └── S3/
│       ├── BO7_S3.lnk
│       ├── BO7_S3_pre.txt              # Competitive (default)
│       ├── BO7_S3_pre_clean.txt
│       ├── BO7_S3_pre_streamer.txt
│       ├── BO7_S3_pre_ultra.txt
│       ├── BO7_S3_post.txt
│       ├── BO7_Target_S3.txt
│       ├── LEQ - Release Time 2 (Insta).txt
│       └── eq/
└── measurements/
    ├── README.md                      # Usage instructions
    └── Brand Model.txt                # Headphone frequency response (squig.link format)

Each Game/Season folder contains:

File	Purpose
*.lnk	HeSuVi preset shortcut. Launch to load the matching HeSuVi profile.
*_pre.txt	Pre-HeSuVi processing chain (7.1 channel). Loaded before HeSuVi in config.txt.
*_post.txt	Post-HeSuVi processing chain (stereo shaping). Loaded at the end of config.txt.
*_Target_*.txt	Target curve file. Upload to squig.link to generate headphone-specific EQ.
GadgetryTech SquigLink.url	Opens gadgetrytech.squig.link for headphone EQ generation.
LEQ - Release Time *.txt	A note indicating the recommended LEQ release time value for this config.
eq/	Folder for headphone EQ files. Save your squig.link Auto EQ results here.
eq/TargetOnly_*.txt	Fallback EQ that applies the target without headphone-specific correction.

The measurements/ folder contains frequency response data for headphones not widely available on squig.link. Upload these alongside a target curve to generate headphone-specific EQ for unlisted models.

HRIR Files

The hrir/ folder in this repo contains the EAC_Default.wav HRIR in two sample rates:

File	Sample Rate
hrir/EAC_Default.wav	48 kHz
hrir/44/EAC_Default.wav	44.1 kHz

These are automatically downloaded by the install script. If adding them manually, copy the hrir/ folder contents into C:\Program Files\EqualizerAPO\config\HeSuVi\hrir\.

JSFX Plugins

Two custom audio processing plugins are included in the jsfx/ folder:

• ATK Spatial Engine (atk_spatial_engine.jsfx) -- processes raw 7.1 game audio before HeSuVi. Separates footsteps from gunfire and ambient noise across all surround channels, suppresses your own sounds (gun, reload, movement), and adapts processing intensity based on what's happening in the scene. 59 parameters.
• ATK Stereo Spatial Enhancer (atk_stereo_spatial_enhancer.jsfx) -- processes stereo headphone output after HeSuVi. Tightens the spatial image by cleaning up crossfeed bleed from HRIR convolution, keeps bass centered, and widens the stereo field for sharper directional cues. 7 parameters.

The BO7 S3 configs require these plugins to function. They are installed to C:\Program Files\VSTPlugins\ReaPlugs\JS\Effects\ArtTuneKit\.

• New installs: plugins are included automatically when you run the install script.
• Existing users: run the install script again and choose [j] Install JSFX plugins only from the main menu.

Tune Variations

BO7 S3 ships with four pre-HeSuVi config variations. Each uses the same Spatial Engine and Stereo Enhancer but with different parameter tuning:

Variation	File	Description
Competitive (default)	BO7_S3_pre.txt	Aggressive suppression, heavy noise removal, maximum footstep separation.
Clean	BO7_S3_pre_clean.txt	Lighter processing, more natural spatial image, less artificial boost.
Streamer	BO7_S3_pre_streamer.txt	Gun stays punchy, environment has presence, entertaining mix for content.
Ultra (experimental)	BO7_S3_pre_ultra.txt	Maximum footstep extraction, everything cranked. Sounds processed but every step pops.

Manual users: swap the pre file path in your config.txt to change variation.

App users: select the variation from the status bar or right-click a profile.

Configuration

Pre and Post HeSuVi Files

Each Game/Season folder contains _pre.txt and _post.txt files:

• Pre files handle 7.1 channel processing, applied before HeSuVi convolution.
• Post files handle stereo processing and shaping (compression, EQ, limiting), applied after HeSuVi.

Both must be loaded into config.txt using the E-APO Configuration Editor:

• Pre file goes before the HeSuVi include
• Post file goes at the very end

Every game and season should have its matching pre and post files loaded in config.txt, even if the files are empty. This keeps your configuration consistent and makes switching between profiles straightforward.

config.txt

The installer writes a starter config.txt (located at C:\Program Files\EqualizerAPO\config\config.txt) with placeholder Include lines pointing to ArtTuneDB\library\. Browse into the library and replace each path with the real pre, EQ, and post files for your game and season. For example:

# PRE HESUVI
Include: ArtTuneDB\library\BO7\S3\BO7_S3_pre.txt
# DO NOT REMOVE HESUVI #
Include: HeSuVi\hesuvi.txt
Include: ArtTuneDB\library\BO7\S3\eq\YourHeadphone_BO7_S3.txt
# POST HESUVI
Include: ArtTuneDB\library\BO7\S3\BO7_S3_post.txt

The order matters -- pre, HeSuVi, EQ, post. Do not remove the HeSuVi comment or include line.

HeSuVi Preset

The matching HeSuVi preset can be launched from the .lnk shortcut in the corresponding Game/Season folder.

Headphone EQ

To generate an EQ profile matched to your specific headphone:

1. Open the GadgetryTech SquigLink.url shortcut in the Game/Season folder
2. Upload the target file (e.g., BF6_Target_S0.txt) in the EQ tab on the left
3. Search for your headset or IEM
   • If your headphone isn't listed on squig.link, check the measurements/ folder or use the TargetOnly_*.txt directly in the EQ field of the config file with the file in the eq/ folder, as a last resort. This applies the target curve without headphone-specific correction -- it's better than no EQ, but won't be as accurate as a matched profile.
4. Hit Auto EQ
5. Save the result as YourHeadphone_BO7_S0.txt (matching the game and season you're tuning for)
6. Place the file in the eq/ subfolder inside the Game/Season folder

LEQ Release Time

Each Game/Season folder contains a file like LEQ - Release Time 2 (Insta).txt that indicates the recommended LEQ release time value for that configuration. Set the LEQ state and Release Time on the Art Tune device using LEQ Control Panel.

In-Game Settings

Each game has required in-game audio settings for the processing chain to work correctly. Reference files are in the library root:

File	Covers
library/BF6_SETTINGS.md	Battlefield 6 -- Volume Mixer routing, 7.1 Surround, volume levels, audio mix
library/COD_SETTINGS.md	Black Ops 7, Black Ops 6, Warzone -- device selection, 7.1 Surround, Enhanced Headphone Mode off

Open the matching settings file for your game and apply the listed values before playing. Incorrect in-game settings (wrong output device, stereo instead of 7.1, Enhanced Headphone Mode on) will bypass or break the processing chain.

Third-Party Software

Software	Purpose	License	Link
Equalizer APO	System-wide audio processing engine	GPL-2.0	SourceForge
HeSuVi	Virtual surround (HRIR convolution) for headphones	GPL-2.0	SourceForge
ReaPlugs	VST audio plugins (compressor, EQ, limiter)	Freeware (REAPER license)	reaper.fm
Hi-Fi Cable	Virtual audio cable for routing	Donationware	vb-audio.com
Voicemeeter	Virtual audio mixer	Donationware	vb-audio.com
Creative App	Sound Blaster device management (GC7/G8 setup path)	Proprietary (free)	creative.com
LEQ Control Panel	Manages LEQ state and release time on Art Tune devices	GPL-3.0	GitHub

These tools are downloaded during installation and are subject to their own license terms. ArtTuneDB does not bundle or redistribute these tools -- they are fetched from their official sources at install time.

HRIR Attribution

The EAC_Default.wav HRIR preset was generated using Individualized HRTF Synthesis by Davi Carvalho (Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil). The synthesis tool is licensed under GPL-3.0. The generated HRIR output (.wav file) is redistributed as data, not as a derivative of the tool's source code.

License

This repository is dual-licensed:

• Scripts (powershell/) -- GNU General Public License v3.0
• Audio configurations (library/) -- Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0

See each LICENSE file for full terms.