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SoundSource for Mac

Switch your audio input sources easily.

$39.00
In English
Version 5.7.3
4.6
Based on 35 user rates

SoundSource overview

SounceSource lets you adjust your input, output, and sound-effects devices and volume settings in mere moments, right from the menu bar. Enable soft play-thru of input devices to your desired output, so you can hear sound coming in through any microphone or other source. With SoundSource, you get fast access to your Mac's most important audio settings.

  • Instant Audio-Device Switching - With just two clicks, you can switch the audio devices your Mac is using for input, output, and even sound effects.
  • Fast Volume Control - SoundSource provides easy access to the volume controls for your audio devices as well.
  • Audio Play-Thru, Too - SoundSource's Play-Thru window makes it easy to monitor the audio coming from any input device.
  • Comprehensive - SoundSource gives you one place to go for all Mac's most important audio controls.
  • At Your Fingertips - With SoundSource running in your menu bar, your audio controls are always available.
  • Lightweight - When you don't need SoundSource, it stays out of your way.

What’s new in version 5.7.3

  • Substantial Improvements When Using AirPods — This update works notably better with AirPods and Beats headphones, solving issues which may have been seen with SoundSource 5.7.0 through 5.7.2. In particular, auto-switching should now work as expected in all scenarios. Audio latency with playback in non-Safari web browsers has been reduced.
  • ARK Plugin Updated to 12.0.7 — The ARK plugin, which powers SoundSource’s audio handling, has been updated to 12.0.7 with updates to work better with AirPods.
  • Muted application sources once again correctly report their active state and appear in the menu bar as expected. This corrects a regression introduced in 5.7.2.
  • Adjustments have been made to ensure SoundSource operates as expected with devices operating at ultra-high sample rates (over 192 kHz).
  • When hidden, SoundSource once again correctly yields its focus to the previously activated application. Menu bar-only apps are tricky!
  • Previously, if “Super Volume Keys” was enabled, pressing the TouchID button could unexpectedly fail to lock a Mac or put it to sleep in some cases. That is now true in no cases. In other words, it works as you’d expect. Woo-hoo!
  • Inconsistencies between the “Add Favorite” menu and items in the “Excluded Applications” list have been corrected.
  • The optional “Accessibility” permission once again opens the correct tab in the “Settings” window, showing the “Super Volume Keys” setting in the “General” tab. As well, the checkbox for that setting now behaves as expected in all circumstances.
  • SoundSource 5.7.3 Is for MacOS 14.5 and Higher — This variant of SoundSource supports MacOS 14.5 and higher. On MacOS 11 through 14.4.1, a different variant is automatically used, with no action required on your part.

SoundSource for Mac

$39.00
In English
Version 5.7.3
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4.6

(70 Reviews of SoundSource)

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anonymous-parrot-3083088
anonymous-parrot-3083088
Jun 9 2020
4.1.4
0.0
Jun 9 2020
0.0
Version: 4.1.4
SoundSource has been updated to 4.2.3
faustinlwambwa4
faustinlwambwa4
May 4 2020
4.1.4
0.0
May 4 2020
0.0
Version: 4.1.4
nice plugin
fleur2metaline-1
fleur2metaline-1
Sep 8 2019
4.1.4
0.0
Sep 8 2019
0.0
Version: 4.1.4
A major fonction is missing : the ability to appliing an effet on a specific output would be very useful !
Fariborz
Fariborz
May 22 2019
4.0.2
0.0
May 22 2019
0.0
Version: 4.0.2
I’ve just upgraded to this software from its previous version and can’t therefore write a concrete review for it. It’s simply impossible to evaluate a program after a few hours of usage. However, computer applications are like shoes. They either fit instantly, and you feel comfortable wearing them from the very beginning or you might just break them in for months and end up with a pair of awkward shoes! Having said that, I’m very pleased with the performance of this new version of SoundSource. Compared to the previous version it now has everything I ever dreamt of to organize my audio sources. The interface is intuitive and very well structured. All commands are where they are supposed to be, and this means a lot to me when switching audio sources continuously. The sound is great and contrary to its competitors it’s rock-solid and doesn’t quit unexpectedly every now and then. As I mentioned before, it’s hard to evaluate all its functions in such a short time therefore, trying is believing! Fariborz AMIRSHAHI - Verona (Italy)
Lvdoc
Lvdoc
May 15 2019
3.0.3
5.0
May 15 2019
5.0
Version: 3.0.3
Finally! A menu bar app that lets me not only control and route individual application audio to various outputs, but an app that also lets me use Audio Unit plugins. I've used Audio Hijack for that purpose for years (same developer), but this is a lot handier. There's at least one competitor whom I've asked for years to allow AU plugins, but that never happened. Glad to see this come to fruition here.
Winco
Winco
Jun 4 2024
5.6.3
5.0
Jun 4 2024
5.0
Version: 5.6.3
iLeopard
iLeopard
Nov 24 2023
5.6.3
5.0
Nov 24 2023
5.0
Version: 5.6.3
The_Blinded
The_Blinded
Oct 21 2022
5.5.5
5.0
Oct 21 2022
5.0
Version: 5.5.5
Shivasharma Nallaikkumaran
Shivasharma Nallaikkumaran
Jan 16 2022
5.3.9
5.0
Jan 16 2022
5.0
Version: 5.3.9
Hideji
Hideji
Aug 19 2021
5.3.5
5.0
Aug 19 2021
5.0
Version: 5.3.5
Ervins Strauhmanis
Ervins Strauhmanis
Jun 11 2019
5.0
Jun 11 2019
5.0
Version: null
Lvdoc
Lvdoc
May 15 2019
5.0
May 15 2019
5.0
Version: null
paulsrandall
paulsrandall
Apr 17 2019
5.0
Apr 17 2019
5.0
Version: null
didier-gaultier
didier-gaultier
Mar 3 2019
5.0
Mar 3 2019
5.0
Version: null
Jakobe
Jakobe
Aug 24 2018
4.0
Aug 24 2018
4.0
Version: null
Mindplay
Mindplay
Feb 23 2017
4.0
Feb 23 2017
4.0
Version: null
fergitchgmail-com7309
Jun 4 2014
1.5
Version: null
Maxxfoxx
Maxxfoxx
Aug 24 2013
3.0
Aug 24 2013
3.0
Version: null
Aargl
Aargl
Jul 29 2013
5.0
Jul 29 2013
5.0
Version: null
freevito
freevito
Dec 31 2012
4.5
Dec 31 2012
4.5
Version: null
piquadratpi2
piquadratpi2
Jul 5 2012
5.0
Jul 5 2012
5.0
Version: null
Michael-Rachal
Michael-Rachal
Apr 17 2012
4.5
Apr 17 2012
4.5
Version: null
ylluminate
ylluminate
Mar 7 2012
5.0
Mar 7 2012
5.0
Version: null
Misha-Video
Misha-Video
Jan 9 2012
5.0
Jan 9 2012
5.0
Version: null
LA-mitchell
LA-mitchell
Dec 18 2011
5.0
Dec 18 2011
5.0
Version: null
Quantumlight
Quantumlight
Sep 22 2011
4.5
Sep 22 2011
4.5
Version: null
Caschreier
Caschreier
Aug 2 2011
5.0
Aug 2 2011
5.0
Version: null
Raul2g
Raul2g
Apr 17 2011
5.0
Apr 17 2011
5.0
Version: null
scacinto
scacinto
Jan 22 2011
5.0
Jan 22 2011
5.0
Version: null
AnonCoward
AnonCoward
Jan 8 2011
4.0
Jan 8 2011
4.0
Version: null
New-User
New-User
Apr 1 2009
4.0
Apr 1 2009
4.0
Version: null
Orbiterapps
Orbiterapps
Nov 15 2008
5.0
Nov 15 2008
5.0
Version: null
Veryvito
Veryvito
Mar 4 2008
5.0
Mar 4 2008
5.0
Version: null
hced
hced
Feb 22 2007
5.0
Feb 22 2007
5.0
Version: null
Aname
Aname
Mar 24 2006
4.5
Mar 24 2006
4.5
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Jun 1 2005
4.8
Jun 1 2005
4.8
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Oct 12 2004
3.3
Oct 12 2004
3.3
Version: null
Bvanlent
Bvanlent
Oct 17 2003
5.0
Oct 17 2003
5.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Oct 17 2003
4.8
Oct 17 2003
4.8
Version: null
Llamadad
Llamadad
Apr 3 2003
5.0
Apr 3 2003
5.0
Version: null