VB-CABLE review
A focused, low-cost way to route audio between applications on Windows and macOS.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
VB-CABLE is a virtual audio driver that forwards audio from a playback input to a recording output. It is intended for people who need to connect two audio applications, such as a player and recorder, across Windows or macOS. Its core use case is straightforward virtual cabling rather than broader audio enhancement, making it a practical fit for basic application-to-application routing.
The product supports MME, KS, DX, WaveRT and WASAPI interfaces on Windows, along with independent input and output sample rates. Windows sample rates from 8 kHz to 192 kHz are supported. The vendor provides separate Windows and macOS driver packages, while the VB-CABLE MAC plan supports macOS 10.10 and higher. This gives Windows users a particularly broad interface range, while both platforms are covered for the central routing task.
VB-CABLE is distributed as donationware, and the published plans show a $5 one-time permanent license for a given PC configuration and a separate $5 one-time permanent license for a given Mac configuration. The free option suits users who want to route audio without committing to a paid license. Choose VB-CABLE when the priority is simple, low-cost virtual cabling between applications. Choose an alternative when the workflow calls for sound-processing capabilities such as noise reduction, equalization, virtual surround or application-specific profiles.
VB-CABLE pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Routes audio between playback and recording applications
- Supports MME, KS, DX, WaveRT and WASAPI on Windows
- Free donationware option with $5 permanent licenses available
- Where it doesn't
- Focused on audio routing rather than sound-processing tools
- Paid licenses apply to a given PC or Mac configuration
- Windows interface coverage is broader than the documented macOS details
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