Gaming EQ Presets

Download ready-to-use EQ presets for footsteps, dialogue clarity, and positional detail. They work with NodeEQ, AutoSonic, and Equalizer APO. Newer NodeEQ/AutoSonic builds already include these presets by default.

.txt Presets Footsteps + Clarity Focus General + Headphone-Specific

Headphone-Specific Presets

Select your headphone, then choose your game EQ.

LOCKED: You can browse models/presets, but download needs membership.

Sign in via My Downloads or Get NodeEQ ($8).

Select a headphone model

V2: more clarity/positional info. V1: stronger footstep audibility.

General Preset Downloads

Base game presets that work across many headphones.

How To Apply

Fastest path: use NodeEQ or AutoSonic preset folder import.

NodeEQ (Recommended)

  1. Download preset file.
  2. Open NodeEQ and click Open Presets Folder.
  3. Drag preset `.txt` into that folder.
  4. Click Refresh, select preset, then Apply.
Best option for quick switching and tuning.

AutoSonic (Recommended)

  1. Download preset file.
  2. Open AutoSonic and click Open Presets Folder.
  3. Drag preset `.txt` into that folder.
  4. Click Refresh, select preset, then Apply.
Quick import, one-click apply workflow.

Equalizer APO (Direct)

  1. Download preset file.
  2. Copy it to `C:\Program Files\EqualizerAPO\config`.
  3. Add `Include: YourPresetName.txt` in `config.txt`.
  4. Save and restart audio service (or reboot).
Direct method for existing APO setups.

Useful Notes Before You Apply

Latest NodeEQ and AutoSonic builds include these presets preloaded. If your app does not show them yet, update to the latest build first.

If audio sounds harsh or distorted, reduce preamp by about -3 to -6 dB.

These are simple `.txt` EQ filter files intended for quick import and easy swapping between profiles.

Quick Fixes

  • Distortion/clipping: reduce Preamp (typically around -3 to -6 dB).
  • Too sharp/bright: lower the highest-frequency boosts slightly.
  • Too thin: add a small low-end bump (about +1 to +3 dB bass).
  • Too quiet after EQ: expected when using negative preamp; raise playback volume after tuning.

FAQ / Common Searches

Best EQ for footsteps? Start with a general preset, then compare it against your headphone-specific version.

Best EQ preset for my game? If your game is not listed yet, send clips through Support and request a preset.

This page targets common searches such as: best EQ for gaming, footsteps EQ preset, FPS EQ settings, and positional audio EQ presets. Typical games include CS2, Valorant, Apex Legends, Arc Raiders, Warzone, Fortnite, Rainbow Six Siege, Escape from Tarkov, PUBG, Overwatch 2, Battlefield, and The Finals.

Headphone-Specific Preset Index

Equalizer APO gaming presets by model, including terms users search for like "HyperX Cloud III PUBG preset" and "SteelSeries Nova Pro Rainbow Six EQ".

Astro Headphone EQ Presets

  • Astro A10: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Astro A20 Gen 2: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Astro A20X: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Astro A30 Gen 2: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Astro A40 Gen 4: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Astro A50 Gen 4: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Astro A50 Gen 5: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Astro A50X: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt

HyperX Headphone EQ Presets

  • HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • HyperX Cloud Alpha S: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • HyperX Cloud Core Wireless: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • HyperX Cloud III: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • HyperX Cloud III Wireless: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • HyperX Cloud III Wireless S: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • HyperX Cloud Jet: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • HyperX Cloud Stinger 2: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • HyperX CloudX: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt

Logitech Headphone EQ Presets

  • Logitech G Pro X: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Logitech G Pro X 2 LIGHTSPEED: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Logitech G321: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Logitech G432: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Logitech G435: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Logitech G522: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Logitech G535: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Logitech G733: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt

Razer Headphone EQ Presets

  • Razer Barracuda Pro: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Razer Barracuda X 2022: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Razer BlackShark V2 Hyperspeed: ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Razer BlackShark V2 Pro: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023): ArcRaiders.txt, PUBG.txt, RainbowSix.txt
  • Razer BlackShark V3: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Razer BlackShark V3 Pro: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Razer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Razer Kraken V4: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Razer Kraken V4 Pro: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Razer Nari Essential: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt

SteelSeries Headphone EQ Presets

  • SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • SteelSeries Arctis 7: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • SteelSeries Arctis Prime: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • SteelSeries Nova 1: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • SteelSeries Nova 3: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • SteelSeries Nova 3 Wireless: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • SteelSeries Nova 5: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • SteelSeries Nova 7: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • SteelSeries Nova 7 Gen 2: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • SteelSeries Nova Elite: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • SteelSeries Nova Pro Wired: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • SteelSeries Nova Pro Wireless: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt

Turtle Beach Headphone EQ Presets

  • Turtle Beach Airlite Fit: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Turtle Beach Atlas 200: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Turtle Beach Atlas Air: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Turtle Beach Recon 50: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt
  • Turtle Beach Recon 500: ArcRaiders.txt, ArcRaidersV2.txt, CounterStrike2.txt, GeneralFootStepEQAnyGame.txt, PUBG.txt, PUBGV2.txt, RainbowSix.txt, RainbowSixV2.txt, WarzoneEQ.txt, WarzoneEQv2.txt