diff --git a/audio-service/build.bat b/audio-service/build.bat
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c46d845
--- /dev/null
+++ b/audio-service/build.bat
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+python -m venv venv
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diff --git a/audio-service/metadata.json b/audio-service/metadata.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..59bd4ac
--- /dev/null
+++ b/audio-service/metadata.json
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+{
+    "Test": [
+        {
+            "name": "test 2",
+            "filePath": "C:\\Users\\mickl\\Music\\clips\\original\\audio_capture_20250105_131700.wav",
+            "volume": 1,
+            "playbackType": "playStop"
+        }
+    ]
+}
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diff --git a/audio-service/recordings/audio_capture_20260214_101634.wav b/audio-service/recordings/audio_capture_20260214_101634.wav
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diff --git a/audio-service/requirements.txt b/audio-service/requirements.txt
index dea5c36..918fe6b 100644
--- a/audio-service/requirements.txt
+++ b/audio-service/requirements.txt
@@ -3,4 +3,5 @@ numpy==1.22.3
 python-osc==1.9.3
 scipy==1.10.1
 comtypes==1.4.8
-pycaw==20240210
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+pycaw==20240210
+Flask==3.1.2
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diff --git a/audio-service/settings.json b/audio-service/settings.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..693356b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/audio-service/settings.json
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+{
+    "input_device": {
+        "default_samplerate": 44100.0,
+        "index": 1,
+        "max_input_channels": 8,
+        "name": "VM Mic mix (VB-Audio Voicemeete"
+    },
+    "save_path": "C:\\Users\\mickl\\Desktop\\cliptrim-ui\\ClipTrimApp\\audio-service\\recordings",
+    "recording_length": 30
+}
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diff --git a/audio-service/src/audio_recorder.py b/audio-service/src/audio_recorder.py
index 3140ec8..11d6bc2 100644
--- a/audio-service/src/audio_recorder.py
+++ b/audio-service/src/audio_recorder.py
@@ -5,6 +5,13 @@ from datetime import datetime
 import scipy.io.wavfile as wavfile
 
 class AudioRecorder:
+    _instance = None
+
+    def __new__(cls, *args, **kwargs):
+        if cls._instance is None:
+            print("Creating new AudioRecorder instance")
+            cls._instance = super().__new__(cls)
+        return cls._instance
     def __init__(self, duration=30, sample_rate=44100, channels=2, recordings_dir='recordings'):
         """
         Initialize audio recorder with configurable parameters.
@@ -19,6 +26,33 @@ class AudioRecorder:
         self.channels = channels
         self.buffer = np.zeros((int(duration * sample_rate), channels), dtype=np.float32)
         self.recordings_dir = recordings_dir
+        self.stream = sd.InputStream(
+            samplerate=self.sample_rate, 
+            channels=self.channels,
+            callback=self.record_callback
+        )
+
+    def refresh_stream(self):
+        """
+        Refresh the audio stream with updated parameters.
+        """
+        was_active = self.stream.active 
+        if was_active:
+            self.stream.stop()
+        
+        self.buffer = np.zeros((int(self.duration * self.sample_rate), self.channels), dtype=np.float32)
+        
+        self.stream = sd.InputStream(
+            samplerate=self.sample_rate, 
+            channels=self.channels,
+            callback=self.record_callback
+        )
+
+        if was_active:
+            self.stream.start()
+
+
+        
     
     def record_callback(self, indata, frames, time, status):
         """
@@ -61,15 +95,48 @@ class AudioRecorder:
         
         return filename
     
+    def set_buffer_duration(self, duration):
+        """
+        Set the duration of the audio buffer.
+        
+        :param duration: New buffer duration in seconds
+        """
+        self.duration = duration
+        self.buffer = np.zeros((int(duration * self.sample_rate), self.channels), dtype=np.float32)
+
+    def set_recording_directory(self, directory):
+        """
+        Set the directory where recordings will be saved.
+        
+        :param directory: Path to the recordings directory
+        """
+        self.recordings_dir = directory
+    
     def start_recording(self):
         """
         Start continuous audio recording with circular buffer.
         """
+        if(self.stream.active):
+            print("Already recording")
+            return
         print('number of channels', self.channels)
-        stream = sd.InputStream(
-            samplerate=self.sample_rate, 
-            channels=self.channels,
-            callback=self.record_callback
-        )
-        stream.start()
-        return stream
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+        
+        self.stream.start()
+
+    def stop_recording(self):
+        """
+        Stop continuous audio recording with circular buffer.
+        """
+        if(not self.stream.active):
+            print("Already stopped")
+            return
+        
+        self.stream.stop()
+
+    def is_recording(self):
+        """
+        Check if the audio stream is currently active.
+        
+        :return: True if recording, False otherwise
+        """
+        return self.stream.active
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diff --git a/audio-service/src/client_test.py b/audio-service/src/client_test.py
deleted file mode 100644
index 297d7e6..0000000
--- a/audio-service/src/client_test.py
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,12 +0,0 @@
-from pythonosc.udp_client import SimpleUDPClient
-import sys
-
-ip = "127.0.0.1"
-port = 5005
-
-client = SimpleUDPClient(ip, port)  # Create client
-# client.send_message("/record/start", 0)
-#sleep(5)
-client.send_message(sys.argv[1], sys.argv[2] if len(sys.argv) > 2 else 0)
-#sleep(5)
-# client.send_message("/record/stop", 0)
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diff --git a/audio-service/src/main.py b/audio-service/src/main.py
index aff0dc8..2074bac 100644
--- a/audio-service/src/main.py
+++ b/audio-service/src/main.py
@@ -1,92 +1,75 @@
 import argparse
 import os
 import sys
-from osc_server import OSCRecordingServer
 from audio_recorder import AudioRecorder
 from windows_audio import WindowsAudioManager
 import sounddevice as sd
+from metadata_manager import MetaDataManager
+from settings import SettingsManager
+
+from flask import Flask
+
+from routes.recording import recording_bp
+from routes.device import device_bp
+from routes.metadata import metadata_bp
+from routes.settings import settings_bp
+import threading
+
+app = Flask(__name__)
 
 def main():
+    global recorder, audio_manager
     # Create argument parser
     parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description='Audio Recording Service')
     
-    # Input device argument
-    parser.add_argument('--input-device', 
-                        type=str, 
-                        help='Name or index of the input audio device',
-                        default=None)
-    
-    # Recording length argument
-    parser.add_argument('--recording-length', 
-                        type=float, 
-                        help='Maximum recording length in seconds',
-                        default=30.0)
-    
-    # Recording save path argument
-    parser.add_argument('--save-path', 
-                        type=str, 
-                        help='Directory path to save recordings',
-                        default=os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), 'recordings'))
-    
     # OSC port argument
     parser.add_argument('--osc-port', 
                         type=int, 
                         help='OSC server port number',
-                        default=5005)
+                        default=5010)
     
     # Parse arguments
     args = parser.parse_args()
+    audio_manager = WindowsAudioManager()
+    settings = SettingsManager()
     
     # Ensure save path exists
-    os.makedirs(args.save_path, exist_ok=True)
-    audio_manager=WindowsAudioManager()
-    # Handle input device selection
-    input_device = None
-    devices = audio_manager.list_audio_devices('input')
-    if args.input_device:
-        try:
-            # Try to convert to integer first (for device index)
-            input_device = int(args.input_device)
-        except ValueError:
-            # If not an integer, treat as device name
-            
-            print(devices)
-            for i, device in enumerate(devices):
-                if args.input_device.lower() in device['name'].lower():
-                    input_device = device['index']
-                    print(f"Using input device: {device['name']}")
-                    break
+    os.makedirs(settings.get_settings('save_path'), exist_ok=True)
     
-    # Create AudioRecorder with specified parameters
+    # Handle input device selection
+    
+    # Create Singletons with correct parameters
     recorder = AudioRecorder(
-        duration=args.recording_length,
-        recordings_dir=args.save_path,
+        duration=settings.get_settings('recording_length'),
+        recordings_dir=settings.get_settings('save_path'),
         # channels=min(2, devices[input_device]['max_input_channels']),
     )
-    
-    # Create OSC server with specified port
-    osc_server = OSCRecordingServer(
-        recorder=recorder, 
-        port=args.osc_port,
-        audio_manager=audio_manager
-    )
+    meta = MetaDataManager()
+    audio_manager = WindowsAudioManager()
+
+
+    # Register blueprints
+    app.register_blueprint(recording_bp)
+    app.register_blueprint(device_bp)
+    app.register_blueprint(metadata_bp)
+    app.register_blueprint(settings_bp)
+    app.run(host='127.0.0.1', port=args.osc_port, debug=False, use_reloader=True)
+
 
-    osc_server.set_audio_device(None, str(input_device))
-    osc_server.start_recording(None)
     
     # Run the OSC server
     try:
         print(f"Starting OSC Recording Server on port {args.osc_port}")
-        print(f"Recording save path: {args.save_path}")
-        print(f"Max recording length: {args.recording_length} seconds")
             
         
-        osc_server.run_server()
+
+        # osc_server.run_server()
     except KeyboardInterrupt:
         print("\nServer stopped by user.")
     except Exception as e:
         print(f"Error starting server: {e}")
         sys.exit(1)
 
+
 if __name__ == "__main__":
     main()
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diff --git a/audio-service/src/metadata_manager.py b/audio-service/src/metadata_manager.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..cf95027
--- /dev/null
+++ b/audio-service/src/metadata_manager.py
@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+import os
+import json
+
+class MetaDataManager:
+    _instance = None
+
+    def __new__(cls, *args, **kwargs):
+        if cls._instance is None:
+            cls._instance = super().__new__(cls)
+        return cls._instance
+    def __init__(self):
+        # read metadata file from executing directory
+        self.metadata_file = os.path.join(os.getcwd(), "metadata.json")
+        if os.path.exists(self.metadata_file):
+            with open(self.metadata_file, "r") as f:
+                self.collections = json.load(f)
+        else:
+            self.collections = {}
+    
+    def create_collection(self, name):
+        if name in self.collections:
+            raise ValueError(f"Collection '{name}' already exists.")
+        self.collections[name] = []
+        self.save_metadata()
+    
+    def delete_collection(self, name):
+        if name not in self.collections:
+            raise ValueError(f"Collection '{name}' does not exist.")
+        del self.collections[name]
+        self.save_metadata()
+    
+    def add_clip_to_collection(self, collection_name, clip_metadata):
+        if collection_name not in self.collections:
+            raise ValueError(f"Collection '{collection_name}' does not exist.")
+        self.collections[collection_name].append(clip_metadata)
+        self.save_metadata()
+    
+    def get_collections(self):
+        return list(self.collections.keys())
+    
+    def get_clips_in_collection(self, collection_name):
+        if collection_name not in self.collections:
+            raise ValueError(f"Collection '{collection_name}' does not exist.")
+        return self.collections[collection_name]
+    
+    def save_metadata(self):
+        with open(self.metadata_file, "w") as f:
+            json.dump(self.collections, f, indent=4)
diff --git a/audio-service/src/osc_server.py b/audio-service/src/osc_server.py
deleted file mode 100644
index 47c0fff..0000000
--- a/audio-service/src/osc_server.py
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,130 +0,0 @@
-from pythonosc import dispatcher, osc_server
-import threading
-import sys
-from audio_recorder import AudioRecorder
-from windows_audio import WindowsAudioManager
-
-class OSCRecordingServer:
-    def __init__(self, recorder, audio_manager, ip="127.0.0.1", port=5005):
-        """
-        Initialize OSC server for audio recording triggers.
-        
-        :param recorder: AudioRecorder instance
-        :param audio_manager: WindowsAudioManager instance
-        :param ip: IP address to bind OSC server
-        :param port: Port number for OSC server
-        """
-        self.recorder = recorder
-        self.audio_manager = audio_manager
-        self.ip = ip
-        self.port = port
-        self._setup_dispatcher()
-        self.server_thread = None
-    
-    def _setup_dispatcher(self):
-        """
-        Set up OSC message dispatchers for different recording commands.
-        """
-        self.osc_dispatcher = dispatcher.Dispatcher()
-        self.osc_dispatcher.map("/record/start", self.start_recording)
-        self.osc_dispatcher.map("/record/stop", self.stop_recording)
-        self.osc_dispatcher.map("/record/save", self.save_recording)
-        self.osc_dispatcher.map("/exit", self.exit_program)
-        self.osc_dispatcher.map("/device/set", self.set_audio_device)  # New device set handler
-        self.osc_dispatcher.map("/device/list", self.list_audio_devices)  # New device list handler
-    
-    def start_recording(self, unused_addr, args=None):
-        """
-        Start audio recording via OSC message.
-        """
-        print("OSC: Starting audio recording")
-        self.recording_stream = self.recorder.start_recording()
-    
-    def stop_recording(self, unused_addr, args=None):
-        """
-        Stop active audio recording via OSC message.
-        """
-        print("OSC: Stopping audio recording")
-        if hasattr(self, 'recording_stream'):
-            self.recording_stream.stop()
-    
-    def save_recording(self, unused_addr, args=None):
-        """
-        Save the current audio buffer via OSC message.
-        """
-        print("OSC: Saving audio recording")
-        saved_file = self.recorder.save_last_n_seconds()
-        print(f"Saved recording to: {saved_file}")
-    
-    def set_audio_device(self, unused_addr, device_index):
-        """
-        Set the default input audio device via OSC message.
-        
-        :param device_index: Index of the audio device to set
-        """
-        try:
-            device_index = int(device_index)
-            print(f"OSC: Setting audio device to index {device_index}")
-            
-            # Get the sample rate of the new device
-            sample_rate = self.audio_manager.set_default_input_device(device_index)
-            
-            # Reinitialize recorder with new device's sample rate
-            self.recorder = AudioRecorder(
-                duration=self.recorder.duration, 
-                sample_rate=sample_rate, 
-                channels=self.recorder.channels,
-                recordings_dir=self.recorder.recordings_dir
-            )
-            
-            print(f"Successfully set audio device to index {device_index} with sample rate {sample_rate}")
-        except Exception as e:
-            print(f"OSC: Error setting audio device - {e}")
-    
-    def list_audio_devices(self, unused_addr, device_type='input'):
-        """
-        List available audio devices via OSC message.
-        
-        :param device_type: 'input' or 'output'
-        """
-        try:
-            devices = self.audio_manager.list_audio_devices(device_type)
-            print(f"Available {device_type} devices:")
-            for idx, device in enumerate(devices):
-                print(f"Index {device['index']}: {device['name']}")
-        except Exception as e:
-            print(f"OSC: Error listing audio devices - {e}")
-    
-    def exit_program(self, unused_addr, args=None):
-        """
-        Gracefully exit the program via OSC message.
-        """
-        print("OSC: Received exit command. Shutting down...")
-        if hasattr(self, 'recording_stream'):
-            self.recording_stream.stop()
-        
-        if self.server_thread:
-            self.server.shutdown()
-            self.server_thread.join()
-        
-        sys.exit(0)
-    
-    def run_server(self):
-        """
-        Start the OSC server in a separate thread.
-        """
-        self.server = osc_server.ThreadingOSCUDPServer(
-            (self.ip, self.port), 
-            self.osc_dispatcher
-        )
-        
-        self.server_thread = threading.Thread(target=self.server.serve_forever)
-        self.server_thread.start()
-        return self.server_thread
-    
-    def stop_server(self):
-        """
-        Stop the OSC server.
-        """
-        if hasattr(self, 'server'):
-            self.server.shutdown()
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diff --git a/audio-service/src/routes/device.py b/audio-service/src/routes/device.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1f9bdd2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/audio-service/src/routes/device.py
@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+from flask import Blueprint, request, jsonify
+from windows_audio import WindowsAudioManager
+from audio_recorder import AudioRecorder
+
+device_bp = Blueprint('device', __name__)
+
+audio_manager = WindowsAudioManager()
+recorder = AudioRecorder()
+
+# @device_bp.route('/device/set', methods=['POST'])
+# def set_audio_device():
+#     device_index = request.json.get('device_index')
+#     try:
+#         device_index = int(device_index)
+#         print(f'HTTP: Setting audio device to index {device_index}')
+#         sample_rate = audio_manager.set_default_input_device(device_index)
+#         recorder.sample_rate = sample_rate
+#         return jsonify({'status': 'device set', 'device_index': device_index, 'sample_rate': sample_rate})
+#     except Exception as e:
+#         return jsonify({'status': 'error', 'message': str(e)}), 400
+
+@device_bp.route('/device/get', methods=['GET'])
+def get_audio_device():
+    try:
+        device_info = audio_manager.get_default_device('input')
+        return jsonify({'status': 'success', 'device_info': device_info})
+    except Exception as e:
+        return jsonify({'status': 'error', 'message': str(e)}), 400 
+
+@device_bp.route('/device/list', methods=['GET'])
+def list_audio_devices():
+    device_type = request.args.get('device_type', 'input')
+    try:
+        devices = audio_manager.list_audio_devices(device_type)
+        return jsonify({'status': 'success', 'devices': devices})
+    except Exception as e:
+        return jsonify({'status': 'error', 'message': str(e)}), 400
diff --git a/audio-service/src/routes/metadata.py b/audio-service/src/routes/metadata.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..10268fc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/audio-service/src/routes/metadata.py
@@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+
+from flask import Blueprint, request, jsonify
+from metadata_manager import MetaDataManager
+
+metadata_bp = Blueprint('metadata', __name__)
+
+@metadata_bp.route('/meta/collections', methods=['GET'])
+def get_collections():
+    meta_manager = MetaDataManager()
+    collections = meta_manager.get_collections()
+    return jsonify({'status': 'success', 'collections': collections})
+
+@metadata_bp.route('/meta/collections/add', methods=['POST'])
+def add_collection():
+    meta_manager = MetaDataManager()
+    collection_name = request.json.get('name')
+    try:
+        meta_manager.create_collection(collection_name)
+        return jsonify({'status': 'success', 'collection': collection_name})
+    except ValueError as e:
+        return jsonify({'status': 'error', 'message': str(e)}), 400
+
+@metadata_bp.route('/meta/collection/clips', methods=['GET'])
+def get_clips_in_collection():
+    meta_manager = MetaDataManager()
+    collection_name = request.args.get('name')
+    try:
+        clips = meta_manager.get_clips_in_collection(collection_name)
+        return jsonify({'status': 'success', 'clips': clips})
+    except ValueError as e:
+        return jsonify({'status': 'error', 'message': str(e)}), 400
+
+@metadata_bp.route('/meta/collection/clips/add', methods=['POST'])
+def add_clip_to_collection():
+    meta_manager = MetaDataManager()
+    collection_name = request.json.get('name')
+    clip_metadata = request.json.get('clip')
+    try:
+        meta_manager.add_clip_to_collection(collection_name, clip_metadata)
+        clips = meta_manager.get_clips_in_collection(collection_name)
+        return jsonify({'status': 'success', 'clips': clips})
+    except ValueError as e:
+        return jsonify({'status': 'error', 'message': str(e)}), 400
diff --git a/audio-service/src/routes/recording.py b/audio-service/src/routes/recording.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5f01d74
--- /dev/null
+++ b/audio-service/src/routes/recording.py
@@ -0,0 +1,34 @@
+
+from flask import Blueprint, request, jsonify
+from audio_recorder import AudioRecorder
+
+recording_bp = Blueprint('recording', __name__)
+
+@recording_bp.route('/record/start', methods=['POST'])
+def start_recording():
+    recorder = AudioRecorder()
+    print('HTTP: Starting audio recording')
+    recorder.start_recording()
+    return jsonify({'status': 'recording started'})
+
+@recording_bp.route('/record/stop', methods=['POST'])
+def stop_recording():
+    recorder = AudioRecorder()
+    print('HTTP: Stopping audio recording')
+    recorder.stop_recording()
+    return jsonify({'status': 'recording stopped'})
+
+@recording_bp.route('/record/save', methods=['POST'])
+def save_recording():
+    recorder = AudioRecorder()
+    print('HTTP: Saving audio recording')
+    saved_file = recorder.save_last_n_seconds()
+    return jsonify({'status': 'recording saved', 'file': saved_file})
+
+
+@recording_bp.route('/record/status', methods=['GET'])
+def recording_status():
+    recorder = AudioRecorder()
+    print('HTTP: Checking recording status')
+    status = 'recording' if recorder.is_recording() else 'stopped'
+    return jsonify({'status': status})
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diff --git a/audio-service/src/routes/settings.py b/audio-service/src/routes/settings.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d012cec
--- /dev/null
+++ b/audio-service/src/routes/settings.py
@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+from flask import Blueprint, request, jsonify
+from settings import SettingsManager
+
+settings_bp = Blueprint('settings', __name__)
+
+
+@settings_bp.route('/settings', methods=['GET'])
+def get_all_settings():
+    return jsonify({'status': 'success', 'settings': SettingsManager().get_all_settings()})
+
+@settings_bp.route('/settings/<name>', methods=['GET'])
+def get_setting(name):
+    value = SettingsManager().get_settings(name)
+    if value is not None:
+        return jsonify({'status': 'success', 'name': name, 'value': value})
+    else:
+        return jsonify({'status': 'error', 'message': f'Setting "{name}" not found'}), 404
+
+@settings_bp.route('/settings/<name>', methods=['POST'])
+def set_setting(name):
+    value = request.json.get('value')
+    if value is None:
+        return jsonify({'status': 'error', 'message': 'Value is required'}), 400
+    SettingsManager().set_settings(name, value)
+    return jsonify({'status': 'success', 'name': name, 'value': value})
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/audio-service/src/settings.py b/audio-service/src/settings.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3d10198
--- /dev/null
+++ b/audio-service/src/settings.py
@@ -0,0 +1,68 @@
+import os
+import json
+from audio_recorder import AudioRecorder
+from windows_audio import WindowsAudioManager
+
+class SettingsManager:
+    _instance = None
+
+    def __new__(cls, *args, **kwargs):
+        if cls._instance is None:
+            cls._instance = super().__new__(cls)
+        return cls._instance
+    def __init__(self):
+        # read settings file from executing directory
+        self.settings_file = os.path.join(os.getcwd(), "settings.json")
+        if os.path.exists(self.settings_file):
+            with open(self.settings_file, "r") as f:
+                self.settings = json.load(f)
+        else:
+            self.settings = {
+                "input_device": None,
+                "save_path": os.path.join(os.getcwd(), "recordings"),
+                "recording_length": 15
+            }
+        audio_manager = WindowsAudioManager()
+
+        devices = audio_manager.list_audio_devices('input') 
+        print(f"Available input devices: {self.settings}")
+        input = self.settings["input_device"]
+        
+        #see if input device is in "devices", if not set to the first index
+        if input is not None and any(d['name'] == input["name"] for d in devices):
+            print(f"Using saved input device index: {input}")
+        else:
+            input = devices[0] if devices else None
+            self.settings["input_device"] = input
+        self.save_settings()
+        
+
+        
+    
+    def get_settings(self, name):
+        # print(f"Getting setting '{name}': {self.settings}")
+        return self.settings.get(name, None)
+
+    def get_all_settings(self):
+        return self.settings
+    
+    def set_settings(self, name, value):
+        self.settings[name] = value
+        self.save_settings()
+    
+    def save_settings(self):
+        self.refresh_settings()
+        with open(self.settings_file, "w") as f:
+            json.dump(self.settings, f, indent=4)
+
+    def refresh_settings(self):
+        recorder = AudioRecorder()
+        # Update recorder parameters based on new setting
+        recorder.set_buffer_duration(self.get_settings('recording_length'))
+        recorder.recordings_dir = self.get_settings('save_path')
+        
+        audio_manager = WindowsAudioManager()
+        audio_manager.set_default_input_device(self.get_settings('input_device')['index'])
+
+        recorder.refresh_stream()
+
diff --git a/audio-service/src/windows_audio.py b/audio-service/src/windows_audio.py
index a2668b0..99e6cd4 100644
--- a/audio-service/src/windows_audio.py
+++ b/audio-service/src/windows_audio.py
@@ -7,6 +7,12 @@ from pycaw.pycaw import AudioUtilities, IAudioEndpointVolume
 import json
 
 class WindowsAudioManager:
+    _instance = None
+
+    def __new__(cls, *args, **kwargs):
+        if cls._instance is None:
+            cls._instance = super().__new__(cls)
+        return cls._instance
     def __init__(self):
         """
         Initialize Windows audio device and volume management.
@@ -42,8 +48,27 @@ class WindowsAudioManager:
                 } 
                 for dev in self.devices if dev['max_output_channels'] > 0
             ]
-    
+    def get_default_device(self, kind='input'):
+        """
+        Get the default audio device.
+        
+        :param kind: 'input' or 'output'
+        :return: Default audio device information
+        """
+        if kind == 'input':
+            dev = self.devices[self.default_input]
+            return [
+                {
+                    'index': dev['index'], 
+                    'name': dev['name'], 
+                    'max_input_channels': dev['max_input_channels'],
+                    'default_samplerate': dev['default_samplerate']
+                } 
+            ]
+        
     def set_default_input_device(self, device_index):
+        if(device_index is None):
+            return self.get_current_input_device_sample_rate()
         """
         Set the default input audio device.
         
diff --git a/electron-ui/src/old/renderer.js b/electron-ui/src/old/renderer.js
index 420768b..461de7b 100644
--- a/electron-ui/src/old/renderer.js
+++ b/electron-ui/src/old/renderer.js
@@ -548,7 +548,7 @@ document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', async () => {
               transform: translate(-50%, -50%); 
               padding: 10px; 
               border-radius: 8px; 
-              box-shadow: 0 4px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
+              box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
               z-index: 1000;
             ">
                 <div style="">