Audio

DirectPipe

Overview

DirectPipe Stream Deck integration gives you real-time control over your microphone processing pipeline with a single button press.

Built for streamers, content creators, and voice-based workflows, this plugin allows you to manage your audio environment without leaving your current application.

Key Features

  • Instant Mute & Panic Control
    Quickly mute or trigger Panic Mode to immediately stop all outputs during critical situations.

  • Independent Output Control
    Toggle Main Output, Monitor, and IPC (Receiver) independently for flexible routing control.

  • VST Chain Management
    Enable or disable your processing chain in real time without interrupting audio flow.

  • Low-Latency Feedback
    Designed for real-time environments with minimal delay and reliable response.

  • Seamless Integration
    Works via DirectPipe’s built-in control API (WebSocket / HTTP), ensuring stable and extensible communication.

Use Cases

  • Mute your mic instantly during live streaming or calls

  • Toggle noise reduction or effects mid-session

  • Control audio routing between Discord, OBS, and monitoring setups

  • Build custom audio control panels on your Stream Deck

Designed For

  • Streamers and broadcasters

  • Podcasters and voice content creators

  • Remote workers and voice-heavy workflows

  • Audio enthusiasts using VST-based processing

What's new?

🔹 DirectPipe Stream Deck Plugin v4.0.0

✨ New Features

  • Expanded Action Support
    Added more control actions including:

    • Panic Mode (instant full output mute)

    • Independent Output Toggles (Main / Monitor / IPC)

    • Processing Chain Enable/Disable

    • Quick Mute / Unmute

  • Improved State Synchronization
    Stream Deck buttons now reflect the actual state of DirectPipe more accurately in real-time.

  • WebSocket-Based Control (Recommended)
    Faster and more stable communication using persistent WebSocket connection.
    (HTTP fallback still supported)

⚙️ Improvements

  • Faster Response Time
    Reduced latency between button press and audio action.

  • More Stable Connection Handling
    Improved reconnection logic when DirectPipe is restarted or temporarily unavailable.

  • Cleaner Action Mapping
    Internal action system aligned with DirectPipe’s unified control dispatcher.

  • Better Feedback Handling
    More consistent button state updates across all actions.

🛠️ Fixes

  • Fixed occasional desync between button state and actual audio state

  • Fixed connection drop issues in long-running sessions

  • Improved reliability when switching outputs rapidly

  • Minor UI/label inconsistencies resolved

⚠️ Notes

  • DirectPipe must be running for the plugin to function properly

  • WebSocket mode is recommended for best performance

  • Some actions may require DirectPipe v4.0.0 or later

Details

Type

Audio

OS

Mac

Windows

Compatibility

Stream Deck 6.9 or later

Size

156.38 KB

Version

4

Language

English

Support

Get help

Additional links

Profiles

No

Dial support

Yes