SoundSource

Rogue Amoeba's menu bar app for per-app volume, output routing and audio effects on the Mac.

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About SoundSource

SoundSource, from long-time Mac audio developer Rogue Amoeba, puts detailed sound control in the macOS menu bar. It lets you set the volume of each app relative to others, send individual apps to different outputs (music to speakers, calls to headphones), and apply effects per app or system-wide, using a built-in 10-band equaliser, presets such as Headphone EQ and Magic Boost, or third-party Audio Unit plugins. It also streams individual apps to AirPlay 2 devices like HomePods, Apple TVs and Sonos speakers, groups outputs to play on several devices at once, and makes the Mac's volume keys work with HDMI and DisplayPort outputs. It is aimed at Mac users who juggle several audio devices, and podcasters or musicians who want effects everywhere. It is paid software with a free trial that applies limitations until purchased, and the current version supports macOS 15 and later.

Best for: Mac users juggling several speakers, headphones and AirPlay devices.

What works

Per-app volume, output routing and effects in one menu
Streams individual apps to AirPlay 2 speakers
Supports third-party Audio Unit plugins
Makes volume keys work with HDMI and DisplayPort outputs

Why people leave

Paid, while FineTune covers the basics for free
Mac only, and the current version needs macOS 15 or later
Trial mode applies limitations until a licence is bought

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SoundSource: common questions

Is SoundSource free?

No, SoundSource is a paid product.

Is SoundSource open source?

No, SoundSource is not open source.

What platforms does SoundSource run on?

SoundSource is available for macOS.

SoundSource facts

5 of 5 verified

Per-app volume: Yes; Checked Oct 29, 2026rogueamoeba.com(opens source in a new tab); “Adjust volume levels for each of your applications, all in one place.”
Equalizer: Built-in 10-band EQ; Checked Oct 29, 2026rogueamoeba.com(opens source in a new tab); “Per-App Audio Effects Use the built-in 10-band equalizer and support for Audio Units to sweeten the sound of individual apps.”
AirPlay: Per-app streaming to AirPlay 2 devices; Checked Oct 29, 2026rogueamoeba.com(opens source in a new tab); “With SoundSource, you can stream just the audio from specific apps you want.”
System requirements: macOS 15 or later; Checked Oct 29, 2026rogueamoeba.com(opens source in a new tab); “For MacOS 15 to 27 SoundSource 6.1.6 Oct 26, 2026 Release Notes Older version of MacOS?”
Free trial: Yes, with limitations; Checked Oct 29, 2026rogueamoeba.com(opens source in a new tab); “See what's new in SoundSource 6 → Get SoundSource Free Download Purchase While using SoundSource in trial mode, limitations are applied .”