We’ve teamed up with PC-Welt to offer Tech Advisor readers a completely free licence to Ashampoo Soundstage 2020, worth $39.99 (£29.95). It’s yours to download and keep, but you must act fast – this offer must end on Wednesday 16 December at 23:59. More software goodies are coming your way over the next couple of weeks – keep your eyes peeled for offers!

Why install Ashampoo Soundstage?

Ashampoo Soundstage lets you improve the audio output of your PC by turning your regular headphones into a surround-sound system. It can convert 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1 sound into binaural stereo, which it then sends to your headphones, allowing you to get a surround-experience without the expensive hardware this would usually entail. For watching movies, listening to music and playing games, Ashampoo Soundstage can deliver a nuanced audio experience comparable to that of a genuine surround sound system, with customisable room settings for subtle fine-tuning. There’s also a gaming-friendly mode that adds spaciousness and helps you detect enemies quicker, without reducing the original audio quality. Even stereo sound is noticeably enhanced by Soundstage, thanks to its virtual loudspeakers.

How to take advantage of this free offer

Download Ashampoo Soundstage, then double-click the .exe file to begin installation. During the installation process you will be redirected to a registration web page, where you will be asked to enter your email address. Enter the required information to receive your licence key over email, then proceed with the installation. 

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Marie is Editor in Chief of Tech Advisor and Macworld. A Journalism graduate from the London College of Printing, she’s worked in tech media for more than 17 years, managing our English language, French and Spanish consumer editorial teams and leading on content strategy through Foundry’s transition from print, to digital, to online - and beyond.