Tech riderRev. 21 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onMac
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3System-wide controlYes
- 4Per-app controlsNo
- 5Parametric EQYes
- 6Device profilesYes
- 7Desktop operating systemsmacos
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
Overview
CoreEQ is ranked #14 of 23 in audio equalizer software on Specifiction. It runs on macOS.
Compared on audio equalizer software
- Free plan
- Yesgithub.com
- System-wide control
- Yesgithub.com
- Per-app controls
- Nogithub.com
- Parametric EQ
- Yesgithub.com
- Device profiles
- Yesgithub.com
- Desktop operating systems
- macosgithub.com
Facts
- Purpose
- CoreEQ is a system-wide equalizer for macOS that processes audio from music, video, calls, games, and other applications.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Audio processing
- It uses Apple’s Core Audio process-tap API without a virtual audio driver or kernel extension.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Equalizer controls
- Its filter chain combines an eleven-band ISO octave graphic equalizer with up to sixteen parametric bells, shelves, and pass filters.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Presets
- It includes 22 built-in presets and supports custom presets, automatic gain, and A/B comparison.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Preset compatibility
- CoreEQ can import and export AutoEQ and EqualizerAPO presets.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Per-device settings
- Settings can be saved per output device, and menu bar controls provide bass, mid, and treble adjustments over any preset.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says CoreEQ does not record, store, or transmit captured audio; its security policy describes it as a local app that opens no network sockets or listening ports.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- CoreEQ requires macOS 14.2 or later and permission to record system audio.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Distribution limitation
- The maker says release builds are currently unsigned and unnotarized, so macOS may block first launch.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- The README directs users to the guide’s troubleshooting section and says Settings → Diagnostics creates a report to attach to a bug report.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Security reporting
- The security policy asks users to report vulnerabilities privately through GitHub and says reporters will receive an acknowledgement within a few days.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository identifies CoreEQ as licensed under Apache License 2.0.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- What it does
- CoreEQ is a system-wide equalizer for macOS that processes audio from any application using Apple's Core Audio process-tap API.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- No driver
- CoreEQ says it uses no virtual audio driver or kernel extension, and passes audio straight back when it is quit.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Presets and comparisons
- It includes 22 presets, supports custom presets, automatic gain matching, and A/B comparison of two versions of a preset.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- CoreEQ can import and export AutoEQ and EqualizerAPO presets.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Recording behavior
- CoreEQ says it steps aside during screen recording that captures system audio to prevent doubled audio.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Network and storage
- The security policy describes CoreEQ as a local, single-user menu bar app with no network sockets, listening ports, or built-in update mechanism; presets and per-device settings are stored in the user's UserDefaults.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- CoreEQ requires macOS 14.2 or later and permission to record system audio.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Download and installation
- The project offers installation through Homebrew, a prebuilt release ZIP, or a source build requiring Xcode 16 or later; release builds are currently unsigned and unnotarized.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Security support
- The security policy supports the current 1.x major line only, requests private vulnerability reports through GitHub, and says reporters will receive an acknowledgement within a few days.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- github.com/AndreyPudov/core-eq· checked 3 Oct 2026
- github.com/AndreyPudov/core-eq/blob/master/SECURIT· checked 3 Oct 2026