SoundSource
rogueamoeba.com
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- SoundSource gives users audio control of their Mac from the menu bar.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rogueamoeba.com
- Privacy
- The maker says it does not sell or rent user data and collects only the minimum data it reasonably needs.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rogueamoeba.com
- Support
- The maker offers email support and says it strives to reply within 24 hours.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rogueamoeba.com
- Headquarters
- Boston, Massachusetts, USARead 28 Sep 2026 · rogueamoeba.com
- Founded
- 2002Read 28 Sep 2026 · rogueamoeba.com
- AirPlay
- SoundSource can stream audio from individual apps or the whole Mac to one or more AirPlay devices, including HomePods, Apple TVs, and Sonos hardware.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rogueamoeba.com
- Audio effects
- SoundSource offers a built-in 10-band equalizer and support for Audio Unit effects, both per app and system-wide.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rogueamoeba.com
- Automation
- SoundSource supports workflows that trigger audio adjustments through the Shortcuts app.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rogueamoeba.com
- Device settings
- The app can adjust system output, input, and sound effects settings, including volume, input levels, balance, and sample rate.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rogueamoeba.com
- License terms
- A single-user license covers one user on one or more personally owned machines; shared-use machines each need a license.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rogueamoeba.com
- macOS compatibility
- The listed current release, SoundSource 6.1.5, supports macOS 15 to 27.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rogueamoeba.com
- Per-app control
- Users can adjust each app’s volume and route its audio to a different output device.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rogueamoeba.com
- Trial limit
- The trial includes all features, but after 20 minutes it overlays noise on audio being adjusted until the app is quit and relaunched.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rogueamoeba.com
- Version checking
- When version checking is enabled, the app sends its name, current version, and operating system version; the setting can be disabled.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rogueamoeba.com
Plans and prices
SoundSource 6 Upgrade $25, paid once one-time for owners of a SoundSource 5 or 4 license · local taxes may apply Read 7 Oct 2026 · rogueamoeba.com
SoundSource License Key $49, paid once one-time single user · one or more personally owned Macs Read 7 Oct 2026 · rogueamoeba.com
Where Specifiction places it
- Menu Bar Apps#14 of 237.5
- Audio Equalizer Software#15 of 227.4
- Audio Enhancement Software#23 of 307.4