掌控您的声音。
掌控游戏。
使用Sonar，在你看到敌人之前，就查明了他们的位置，这是游戏音效领域的一项突破。听到别人没有听到的声音。
Windows 10 (RS5+)
Sound Like a Streaming Pro
Without The Big Production
HEAR EVERY DETAIL,
WIN EVERY BATTLE
Unlock pro-grade audio without needing audio expertise. Gain a competitive
edge with crystal-clear essential sounds, cut out distractions, and immerse yourself fully.
1. 选择音频设备
Set your game, chat, media, aux, and mic sources through a simple setup wizard.
2. 从预设开始
Apply separate presets for your game, chat, media, aux, and mic. Sound pro in seconds.
3. 调整个性化需求
根据你独特的硬件和游戏喜好微调预设。保存以便再次使用。
专业玩家预设
像专业玩家一样爆头
Great audio starts with the click of a preset—each carefully designed by our sound engineers with input from pro players and game developers. 尝试一下，以获得竞争优势或电影般的体验。
GET 180+ PRO PRESETS &
850K+ COMMUNITY PRESETS
Import pro-level audio presets from elite gamers with ease or share
your custom presets to help your squad dominate the competition.
180+ Pro Presets
Share Your Personal Preset
参数化均衡器
HEAR YOUR ENEMIES FIRST
Dive deep into sound customization, amplify or reduce specific in-game sounds to
hear real-time footsteps, potion slurps, and bomb plants clearer than ever. The entire
spectrum of audio is yours to remaster for victory in every game with precision.
音频混合器
FLEX SOUND CONTROL
For Your Streaming Sound Studio
Balance Every Channel
人工智能降噪
说出来，他们就会听
发号施令，与你的团队保持联系。优化你的麦克风，以实现清晰的通信，并减少团队的噪音，甚至无需询问。
Spatial Audio
为荣耀定位
Surround yourself in 360° detail with spatial audio that sends real-time
audio to your headset for cinematic gaming. 一颗子弹落地。一个爆头。
在超凡的保真度中听到这一切。
DIVE IN FULLY LOADED
Gear Agnostic
Any Headset, Any Mic, Any Windows PC
价格
Forever Free
Game Presets
178
Optimized sound profile tailored for gaming.
Community Preset Sharing
✓
Share or import audio presets from the community.
耳机均衡器
参数化 10 通道
Any Headset, Any Mic, Any Windows PC
麦克风均衡器
参数化 10 通道
Channel-Specific Tuning
✓
Customize your Chat, Game, Media, Aux, & Mic in tandem.
Dual Audio Devices
✓
Use different devices for game audio and chat.
ChatMix (All Headsets)
✓
Balance game and chat audio on any headset.
Adjustable Channels
✓
Set the number of channels to suit your needs.
App Channel Selection
Drag and drop routing
Streamer Mode
✓
Dedicated mode for high-quality streaming.
环绕音效
360空间音效
Immerse in rich multi-channel sound.
Surround Sound Personalization
✓
Adjust channel position, immersion, and distance.
人工智能降噪
✓
Eliminate unwanted background noise.
Noise Gate
✓
AI De-Reverberation
✓
Optimized sound profile tailored for gaming.
Speaker Echo Canceling
Only For SteelSeries Speakers
Minimize echo from external speakers.
Smart Volume
✓
Automatic volume adjustment.
Microphone Compressor
✓
Maintain steady audio levels while speaking.
Volume Boost
✓
Enhance audio levels as needed.
Best With Sonar
Unlock the full potential of Sonar with the latest SteelSeries headsets, designed for unparalleled audio precision.
Choose Audio Presets Faster
with New Sonar Feature
Your favorite presets are easier to select than ever before.
常见问答
操作系统
Windows 10 RS5 or newer
CPU
英特尔酷睿 i5-2xxx 或更新版本AMD FX-4xxx 处理器或更新版本
网络
宽带互联网连接
视频
—
硬盘驱动器空间
700MB
视频内存
—
内存
8GB
No, Sonar works with any headset or audio device connected to your PC.
SteelSeries GG is a powerful, free-to-download platform designed to elevate your gaming experience by bringing multiple tools and features together in one easy-to-use application. These include:
- QuickSet: Ready-made presets that automatically apply optimized keyboard settings for popular games, saving you time and effort.
- Sonar: An advanced audio solution for gaming and streaming, offering precise control over your sound setup.
- Moments: Effortlessly capture, edit, and share your best gameplay highlights.
- 3DAT: Train your aim with deadly training routines designed to improve precision and accuracy.
- Engine: Customize your SteelSeries devices with features like key bindings, macros, and RGB lighting to suit your style.
- Giveaways: Unlock exclusive in-game items, free DLCs, and other rewards with regular updates.
With all these tools, SteelSeries GG gives you everything you need to play better.
SteelSeries Sonar is a Windows-based audio software designed to enhance gaming audio on PCs. Unfortunately, it is not directly compatible with gaming consoles like Xbox or PlayStation.
However, if you own a SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 headset or Arctis GameBuds™, you can download the Arctis Companion App on your mobile device. This app allows you to access over 100 game-specific audio presets and customize your audio experience for use on consoles, giving you enhanced audio even without Sonar.
Yes, you can use Engine within SteelSeries GG to customize and optimize your SteelSeries headset. Engine allows you to adjust settings like:
- EQ profiles
- Surround sound
- Mic levels
- RGB lighting (for supported devices)
However, if you're looking for next-level audio customization, Sonar—also available in SteelSeries GG—offers advanced features such as:
- More than 180 game presets
- Five-Channel Audio Mix: Game, Chat, Media, Aux, Mic for precise audio balancing
- Microphone AI Noise Cancellation (your voice)
- Chat AI Noise Cancellation (on your friends voice)
- 3D Spatial Audio for immersive soundscapes
- Streamer Mode optimized for live-streaming setups
And more
While Engine provides great device-specific settings, Sonar allows for advanced audio control, enabling you to have separate tuning for different audio channels. For example, you can have noise canceling on your chat channel while keeping a game preset for your game audio. If you use only Engine, all your sound will have the same tuning, which means you might miss out on the specialized audio experience that Sonar offers.
For the best audio experience on PC, we recommend using Sonar for its superior customization and advanced features. Both tools are available for free within SteelSeries GG, giving you the flexibility to choose the best solution for your gaming or streaming needs.
No, inactive apps in SteelSeries GG will not impact your performance. If you don't want to use one of the apps, you can easily turn it off in the settings. Once disabled, the app will not run in the background or affect your system's performance. As an example If you don't have a SteelSeries device connected, Engine app inside GG will remain inactive and won't impact your PC performance.
SteelSeries GG is designed to ensure that unused features do not consume resources, providing a streamlined experience tailored to your needs.
掌控您的声音。
掌控游戏。
使用Sonar，在你看到敌人之前，就查明了他们的位置，这是游戏音效领域的一项突破。听到别人没有听到的声音。
Windows 10 (RS5+)
Sound Like a Streaming Pro
Without The Big Production
HEAR EVERY DETAIL,
WIN EVERY BATTLE
Unlock pro-grade audio without needing audio expertise. Gain a competitive
edge with crystal-clear essential sounds, cut out distractions, and immerse yourself fully.
1. 选择音频设备
Set your game, chat, media, aux, and mic sources through a simple setup wizard.
2. 从预设开始
Apply separate presets for your game, chat, media, aux, and mic. Sound pro in seconds.
3. 调整个性化需求
根据你独特的硬件和游戏喜好微调预设。保存以便再次使用。
专业玩家预设
像专业玩家一样爆头
Great audio starts with the click of a preset—each carefully designed by our sound engineers with input from pro players and game developers. 尝试一下，以获得竞争优势或电影般的体验。
GET 180+ PRO PRESETS &
850K+ COMMUNITY PRESETS
Import pro-level audio presets from elite gamers with ease or share
your custom presets to help your squad dominate the competition.
180+ Pro Presets
Share Your Personal Preset
参数化均衡器
HEAR YOUR ENEMIES FIRST
Dive deep into sound customization, amplify or reduce specific in-game sounds to
hear real-time footsteps, potion slurps, and bomb plants clearer than ever. The entire
spectrum of audio is yours to remaster for victory in every game with precision.
音频混合器
FLEX SOUND CONTROL
For Your Streaming Sound Studio
Balance Every Channel
人工智能降噪
说出来，他们就会听
发号施令，与你的团队保持联系。优化你的麦克风，以实现清晰的通信，并减少团队的噪音，甚至无需询问。
Spatial Audio
为荣耀定位
Surround yourself in 360° detail with spatial audio that sends real-time
audio to your headset for cinematic gaming. 一颗子弹落地。一个爆头。
在超凡的保真度中听到这一切。
DIVE IN FULLY LOADED
Gear Agnostic
Any Headset, Any Mic, Any Windows PC
价格
Forever Free
Game Presets
178
Optimized sound profile tailored for gaming.
Community Preset Sharing
✓
Share or import audio presets from the community.
耳机均衡器
参数化 10 通道
Any Headset, Any Mic, Any Windows PC
麦克风均衡器
参数化 10 通道
Channel-Specific Tuning
✓
Customize your Chat, Game, Media, Aux, & Mic in tandem.
Dual Audio Devices
✓
Use different devices for game audio and chat.
ChatMix (All Headsets)
✓
Balance game and chat audio on any headset.
Adjustable Channels
✓
Set the number of channels to suit your needs.
App Channel Selection
Drag and drop routing
Streamer Mode
✓
Dedicated mode for high-quality streaming.
环绕音效
360空间音效
Immerse in rich multi-channel sound.
Surround Sound Personalization
✓
Adjust channel position, immersion, and distance.
人工智能降噪
✓
Eliminate unwanted background noise.
Noise Gate
✓
AI De-Reverberation
✓
Optimized sound profile tailored for gaming.
Speaker Echo Canceling
Only For SteelSeries Speakers
Minimize echo from external speakers.
Smart Volume
✓
Automatic volume adjustment.
Microphone Compressor
✓
Maintain steady audio levels while speaking.
Volume Boost
✓
Enhance audio levels as needed.
Best With Sonar
Unlock the full potential of Sonar with the latest SteelSeries headsets, designed for unparalleled audio precision.
Choose Audio Presets Faster
with New Sonar Feature
Your favorite presets are easier to select than ever before.
常见问答
操作系统
Windows 10 RS5 or newer
CPU
英特尔酷睿 i5-2xxx 或更新版本AMD FX-4xxx 处理器或更新版本
网络
宽带互联网连接
视频
—
硬盘驱动器空间
700MB
视频内存
—
内存
8GB
No, Sonar works with any headset or audio device connected to your PC.
SteelSeries GG is a powerful, free-to-download platform designed to elevate your gaming experience by bringing multiple tools and features together in one easy-to-use application. These include:
- QuickSet: Ready-made presets that automatically apply optimized keyboard settings for popular games, saving you time and effort.
- Sonar: An advanced audio solution for gaming and streaming, offering precise control over your sound setup.
- Moments: Effortlessly capture, edit, and share your best gameplay highlights.
- 3DAT: Train your aim with deadly training routines designed to improve precision and accuracy.
- Engine: Customize your SteelSeries devices with features like key bindings, macros, and RGB lighting to suit your style.
- Giveaways: Unlock exclusive in-game items, free DLCs, and other rewards with regular updates.
With all these tools, SteelSeries GG gives you everything you need to play better.
SteelSeries Sonar is a Windows-based audio software designed to enhance gaming audio on PCs. Unfortunately, it is not directly compatible with gaming consoles like Xbox or PlayStation.
However, if you own a SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 headset or Arctis GameBuds™, you can download the Arctis Companion App on your mobile device. This app allows you to access over 100 game-specific audio presets and customize your audio experience for use on consoles, giving you enhanced audio even without Sonar.
Yes, you can use Engine within SteelSeries GG to customize and optimize your SteelSeries headset. Engine allows you to adjust settings like:
- EQ profiles
- Surround sound
- Mic levels
- RGB lighting (for supported devices)
However, if you're looking for next-level audio customization, Sonar—also available in SteelSeries GG—offers advanced features such as:
- More than 180 game presets
- Five-Channel Audio Mix: Game, Chat, Media, Aux, Mic for precise audio balancing
- Microphone AI Noise Cancellation (your voice)
- Chat AI Noise Cancellation (on your friends voice)
- 3D Spatial Audio for immersive soundscapes
- Streamer Mode optimized for live-streaming setups
And more
While Engine provides great device-specific settings, Sonar allows for advanced audio control, enabling you to have separate tuning for different audio channels. For example, you can have noise canceling on your chat channel while keeping a game preset for your game audio. If you use only Engine, all your sound will have the same tuning, which means you might miss out on the specialized audio experience that Sonar offers.
For the best audio experience on PC, we recommend using Sonar for its superior customization and advanced features. Both tools are available for free within SteelSeries GG, giving you the flexibility to choose the best solution for your gaming or streaming needs.
No, inactive apps in SteelSeries GG will not impact your performance. If you don't want to use one of the apps, you can easily turn it off in the settings. Once disabled, the app will not run in the background or affect your system's performance. As an example If you don't have a SteelSeries device connected, Engine app inside GG will remain inactive and won't impact your PC performance.
SteelSeries GG is designed to ensure that unused features do not consume resources, providing a streamlined experience tailored to your needs.
掌控您的声音。
掌控游戏。
使用Sonar，在你看到敌人之前，就查明了他们的位置，这是游戏音效领域的一项突破。听到别人没有听到的声音。
Windows 10 (RS5+)
Sound Like a Streaming Pro
Without The Big Production
HEAR EVERY DETAIL,
WIN EVERY BATTLE
Unlock pro-grade audio without needing audio expertise. Gain a competitive edge with crystal-clear essential sounds, cut out distractions, and immerse yourself fully.
1. 选择音频设备
Set your game, chat, media, aux, and mic sources through a simple setup wizard.
2. 从预设开始
Apply separate presets for your game, chat, media, aux, and mic. Sound pro in seconds.
3. 调整个性化需求
根据你独特的硬件和游戏喜好微调预设。保存以便再次使用。
专业玩家预设
像专业玩家一样爆头
Great audio starts with the click of a preset—each carefully designed by our sound engineers with input from pro players and game developers. 尝试一下，以获得竞争优势或电影般的体验。
GET 180+ PRO PRESETS &
850K+ COMMUNITY PRESETS
Import pro-level audio presets from elite gamers with ease or share your custom presets to help your squad dominate the competition.
180+ Pro Presets
Share Your Personal Preset
参数化均衡器
HEAR YOUR ENEMIES FIRST
Dive deep into sound customization, amplify or reduce specific in-game sounds to hear real-time footsteps, potion slurps, and bomb plants clearer than ever. The entire spectrum of audio is yours to remaster for victory in every game with precision.
音频混合器
FLEX SOUND CONTROL
For Your Streaming Sound Studio
Balance Every Channel
人工智能降噪
说出来，他们就会听
发号施令，与你的团队保持联系。优化你的麦克风，以实现清晰的通信，并减少团队的噪音，甚至无需询问。
Spatial Audio
为荣耀定位
通过空间音频将实时音频发送到你的耳机，让你沉浸在 360° 的细节之中，享受影院般的游戏体验。一颗子弹落地。一个爆头。在超凡的保真度中听到这一切。
DIVE IN FULLY LOADED
Gear Agnostic
Any Headset, Any Mic, Any Windows PC
价格
Forever Free
Game Presets
178
Optimized sound profile tailored for gaming.
Community Preset Sharing
✓
Share or import audio presets from the community.
耳机均衡器
参数化 10 通道
Any Headset, Any Mic, Any Windows PC
麦克风均衡器
参数化 10 通道
Channel-Specific Tuning
✓
Customize your Chat, Game, Media, Aux, & Mic in tandem.
Dual Audio Devices
✓
Use different devices for game audio and chat.
ChatMix (All Headsets)
✓
Balance game and chat audio on any headset.
Adjustable Channels
✓
Set the number of channels to suit your needs.
App Channel Selection
Drag and drop routing
Streamer Mode
✓
Dedicated mode for high-quality streaming.
环绕音效
360空间音效
Immerse in rich multi-channel sound.
Surround Sound Personalization
✓
Adjust channel position, immersion, and distance.
人工智能降噪
✓
Eliminate unwanted background noise.
Noise Gate
✓
AI De-Reverberation
✓
Optimized sound profile tailored for gaming.
Speaker Echo Canceling
Only For SteelSeries Speakers
Minimize echo from external speakers.
Smart Volume
✓
Automatic volume adjustment.
Microphone Compressor
✓
Maintain steady audio levels while speaking.
Volume Boost
✓
Enhance audio levels as needed.
Best With Sonar
Unlock the full potential of Sonar with the latest SteelSeries headsets, designed for unparalleled audio precision.
Choose Audio Presets Faster
with New Sonar Feature
Your favorite presets are easier to select than ever before.
常见问答
操作系统
Windows 10 RS5 or newer
CPU
英特尔酷睿 i5-2xxx 或更新版本AMD FX-4xxx 处理器或更新版本
网络
宽带互联网连接
视频
—
硬盘驱动器空间
700MB
视频内存
—
内存
8GB
No, Sonar works with any headset or audio device connected to your PC.
SteelSeries GG is a powerful, free-to-download platform designed to elevate your gaming experience by bringing multiple tools and features together in one easy-to-use application. These include:
- QuickSet: Ready-made presets that automatically apply optimized keyboard settings for popular games, saving you time and effort.
- Sonar: An advanced audio solution for gaming and streaming, offering precise control over your sound setup.
- Moments: Effortlessly capture, edit, and share your best gameplay highlights.
- 3DAT: Train your aim with deadly training routines designed to improve precision and accuracy.
- Engine: Customize your SteelSeries devices with features like key bindings, macros, and RGB lighting to suit your style.
- Giveaways: Unlock exclusive in-game items, free DLCs, and other rewards with regular updates.
With all these tools, SteelSeries GG gives you everything you need to play better.
SteelSeries Sonar is a Windows-based audio software designed to enhance gaming audio on PCs. Unfortunately, it is not directly compatible with gaming consoles like Xbox or PlayStation.
However, if you own a SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 headset or Arctis GameBuds™, you can download the Arctis Companion App on your mobile device. This app allows you to access over 100 game-specific audio presets and customize your audio experience for use on consoles, giving you enhanced audio even without Sonar.
Yes, you can use Engine within SteelSeries GG to customize and optimize your SteelSeries headset. Engine allows you to adjust settings like:
- EQ profiles
- Surround sound
- Mic levels
- RGB lighting (for supported devices)
However, if you're looking for next-level audio customization, Sonar—also available in SteelSeries GG—offers advanced features such as:
- More than 180 game presets
- Five-Channel Audio Mix: Game, Chat, Media, Aux, Mic for precise audio balancing
- Microphone AI Noise Cancellation (your voice)
- Chat AI Noise Cancellation (on your friends voice)
- 3D Spatial Audio for immersive soundscapes
- Streamer Mode optimized for live-streaming setups
And more
While Engine provides great device-specific settings, Sonar allows for advanced audio control, enabling you to have separate tuning for different audio channels. For example, you can have noise canceling on your chat channel while keeping a game preset for your game audio. If you use only Engine, all your sound will have the same tuning, which means you might miss out on the specialized audio experience that Sonar offers.
For the best audio experience on PC, we recommend using Sonar for its superior customization and advanced features. Both tools are available for free within SteelSeries GG, giving you the flexibility to choose the best solution for your gaming or streaming needs.
No, inactive apps in SteelSeries GG will not impact your performance. If you don't want to use one of the apps, you can easily turn it off in the settings. Once disabled, the app will not run in the background or affect your system's performance. As an example If you don't have a SteelSeries device connected, Engine app inside GG will remain inactive and won't impact your PC performance.
SteelSeries GG is designed to ensure that unused features do not consume resources, providing a streamlined experience tailored to your needs.
掌控您的声音。
掌控游戏。
使用Sonar，在你看到敌人之前，就查明了他们的位置，这是游戏音效领域的一项突破。听到别人没有听到的声音。
Windows 10 (RS5+)
Sound Like a Streaming Pro
Without The Big Production
HEAR EVERY DETAIL,
WIN EVERY BATTLE
Unlock pro-grade audio without needing audio expertise. Gain a competitive edge with crystal-clear essential sounds, cut out distractions, and immerse yourself fully.
1. 选择音频设备
Set your game, chat, media, aux, and mic sources through a simple setup wizard.
2. 从预设开始
Apply separate presets for your game, chat, media, aux, and mic. Sound pro in seconds.
3. 调整个性化需求
根据你独特的硬件和游戏喜好微调预设。保存以便再次使用。
专业玩家预设
像专业玩家一样爆头
Great audio starts with the click of a preset—each carefully designed by our sound engineers with input from pro players and game developers. 尝试一下，以获得竞争优势或电影般的体验。
GET 180+ PRO PRESETS &
850K+ COMMUNITY PRESETS
Import pro-level audio presets from elite gamers with ease or share your custom presets to help your squad dominate the competition.
180+ Pro Presets
Share Your Personal Preset
参数化均衡器
HEAR YOUR ENEMIES FIRST
Dive deep into sound customization, amplify or reduce specific in-game sounds to hear real-time footsteps, potion slurps, and bomb plants clearer than ever. The entire spectrum of audio is yours to remaster for victory in every game with precision.
音频混合器
FLEX SOUND CONTROL
For Your Streaming Sound Studio
Balance Every Channel
人工智能降噪
说出来，他们就会听
发号施令，与你的团队保持联系。优化你的麦克风，以实现清晰的通信，并减少团队的噪音，甚至无需询问。
Spatial Audio
为荣耀定位
通过空间音频将实时音频发送到你的耳机，让你沉浸在 360° 的细节之中，享受影院般的游戏体验。一颗子弹落地。一个爆头。在超凡的保真度中听到这一切。
DIVE IN FULLY LOADED
Gear Agnostic
Any Headset, Any Mic, Any Windows PC
价格
Forever Free
Game Presets
178
Optimized sound profile tailored for gaming.
Community Preset Sharing
✓
Share or import audio presets from the community.
耳机均衡器
参数化 10 通道
Any Headset, Any Mic, Any Windows PC
麦克风均衡器
参数化 10 通道
Channel-Specific Tuning
✓
Customize your Chat, Game, Media, Aux, & Mic in tandem.
Dual Audio Devices
✓
Use different devices for game audio and chat.
ChatMix (All Headsets)
✓
Balance game and chat audio on any headset.
Adjustable Channels
✓
Set the number of channels to suit your needs.
App Channel Selection
Drag and drop routing
Streamer Mode
✓
Dedicated mode for high-quality streaming.
环绕音效
360空间音效
Immerse in rich multi-channel sound.
Surround Sound Personalization
✓
Adjust channel position, immersion, and distance.
人工智能降噪
✓
Eliminate unwanted background noise.
Noise Gate
✓
AI De-Reverberation
✓
Optimized sound profile tailored for gaming.
Speaker Echo Canceling
Only For SteelSeries Speakers
Minimize echo from external speakers.
Smart Volume
✓
Automatic volume adjustment.
Microphone Compressor
✓
Maintain steady audio levels while speaking.
Volume Boost
✓
Enhance audio levels as needed.
Best With Sonar
Unlock the full potential of Sonar with the latest SteelSeries headsets, designed for unparalleled audio precision.
Choose Audio Presets Faster
with New Sonar Feature
Your favorite presets are easier to select than ever before.
常见问答
操作系统
Windows 10 RS5 or newer
CPU
英特尔酷睿 i5-2xxx 或更新版本AMD FX-4xxx 处理器或更新版本
网络
宽带互联网连接
视频
—
硬盘驱动器空间
700MB
视频内存
—
内存
8GB
No, Sonar works with any headset or audio device connected to your PC.
SteelSeries GG is a powerful, free-to-download platform designed to elevate your gaming experience by bringing multiple tools and features together in one easy-to-use application. These include:
- QuickSet: Ready-made presets that automatically apply optimized keyboard settings for popular games, saving you time and effort.
- Sonar: An advanced audio solution for gaming and streaming, offering precise control over your sound setup.
- Moments: Effortlessly capture, edit, and share your best gameplay highlights.
- 3DAT: Train your aim with deadly training routines designed to improve precision and accuracy.
- Engine: Customize your SteelSeries devices with features like key bindings, macros, and RGB lighting to suit your style.
- Giveaways: Unlock exclusive in-game items, free DLCs, and other rewards with regular updates.
With all these tools, SteelSeries GG gives you everything you need to play better.
SteelSeries Sonar is a Windows-based audio software designed to enhance gaming audio on PCs. Unfortunately, it is not directly compatible with gaming consoles like Xbox or PlayStation.
However, if you own a SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 headset or Arctis GameBuds™, you can download the Arctis Companion App on your mobile device. This app allows you to access over 100 game-specific audio presets and customize your audio experience for use on consoles, giving you enhanced audio even without Sonar.
Yes, you can use Engine within SteelSeries GG to customize and optimize your SteelSeries headset. Engine allows you to adjust settings like:
- EQ profiles
- Surround sound
- Mic levels
- RGB lighting (for supported devices)
However, if you're looking for next-level audio customization, Sonar—also available in SteelSeries GG—offers advanced features such as:
- More than 180 game presets
- Five-Channel Audio Mix: Game, Chat, Media, Aux, Mic for precise audio balancing
- Microphone AI Noise Cancellation (your voice)
- Chat AI Noise Cancellation (on your friends voice)
- 3D Spatial Audio for immersive soundscapes
- Streamer Mode optimized for live-streaming setups
And more
While Engine provides great device-specific settings, Sonar allows for advanced audio control, enabling you to have separate tuning for different audio channels. For example, you can have noise canceling on your chat channel while keeping a game preset for your game audio. If you use only Engine, all your sound will have the same tuning, which means you might miss out on the specialized audio experience that Sonar offers.
For the best audio experience on PC, we recommend using Sonar for its superior customization and advanced features. Both tools are available for free within SteelSeries GG, giving you the flexibility to choose the best solution for your gaming or streaming needs.
No, inactive apps in SteelSeries GG will not impact your performance. If you don't want to use one of the apps, you can easily turn it off in the settings. Once disabled, the app will not run in the background or affect your system's performance. As an example If you don't have a SteelSeries device connected, Engine app inside GG will remain inactive and won't impact your PC performance.
SteelSeries GG is designed to ensure that unused features do not consume resources, providing a streamlined experience tailored to your needs.