Control audio on a per-app basis, adjusting the volume and output device for individual apps. Apply an equalizer and other audio effects to any audio on your Mac. Even adjust your Mac's audio device settings and levels instantly, from anywhere. It's all possible right from your menu bar, with SoundSource.

Features

Per-App Volume Control

Adjust volume levels for each of your applications, all in one place. Make one app louder or softer than others, or even mute it entirely.

Per-App Output Redirection

Control exactly where audio plays. Route music from one app to your best speakers, while everything else is heard via your Mac's built-in output.

Per-App Audio Effects

Use the built-in 10-band equalizer and support for Audio Units to sweeten the sound of individual apps.

System Audio Settings

Quickly adjust volume and input levels, balance, and even sample rate for your system's Output, Input, and Sound Effects devices.

System-Wide Audio Effects

Apply effects to sweeten the sound of all audio on your system, with the built-in 10-band equalizer and support for advanced Audio Unit plugins.

Super Volume Keys

HDMI devices, DisplayPort audio outputs, and more fail to support the volume keys found on Mac keyboards. SoundSource makes those keys work with any outputs you have.

Menu Bar Access

SoundSource lives in your menu bar, for one-click access to all your audio controls. You can also bring it up with a configurable global keyboard shortcut.

Floating Access

Making frequent adjustments? Pin SoundSource's main window, and it will float on your screen for instant access.

Shortcuts Support

On MacOS 12 (Monterey) and up, integrate SoundSource with workflows you run in the Shortcuts app.

Headphone EQ

The new Headphone EQ effect provides the very best sound from thousands of different models of headphones.

Magic Boost 2

The new Magic Boost 2 does even more to provide rich, full sound from even the tiniest speakers.

Menu Bar Meters

Add optional meters for your output device, input device, and/or active applications, so you can see and control audio even more easily.

What's New

A Refined Interface

  • To start, you'll notice that SoundSource's menu bar icon now always shows your Mac's volume level, as well as indicating when sound is entirely muted.
  • Next, the main window has slimmed down, while still providing all the controls and info you need. And the new Compact view saves even more screen space, while still offering access to all the essentials.
  • From subtle animations and artwork enhancements, to support for matching the system accent color, there's much more to see. The new interface is truly a sight to behold.

Automatic App Handling

  • With version 5, you no longer need to manually manage the applications SoundSource controls. Instead, everything is handled automatically. When an app produces audio, SoundSource will add it to its list, ready for you to make your desired adjustments.
  • Of course, SoundSource also keeps this list tidy. It removes apps when they stop producing audio, while also storing your desired adjustments for the future.
  • If you want to make sure an application is in the list even when it's not producing audio, you can still do that as well. Just click the "Favorites" star to ensure the app is shown even when it's not producing audio.

Effects Improvements

  • If you use SoundSource to apply audio effects, you'll really appreciate the enhancements we've made in version 5. Beginners will appreciate our upgraded built-in effects, with the new Magic Boost 2 as well as an easier to use 10-band equalizer. If you listen with headphones, the new Headphone EQ effect is for you. And audiophiles will love the ability to quickly search installed Audio Units, as well as the support for the newest Audio Unit v3 specification.
  • With the new pinnable effects, controls are easily accessed no matter what you're doing. Pin an effect to have it float above everything on your Mac, so you can adjust it instantly.