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SOUND

Give each Mac app its own volume, eight-band EQ and output device from a local-first menu-bar utility.

Featured September 28, 2026Facts checked September 27, 2026Independently reviewed
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Why it's worth a peek

SOUND fills a gap in macOS with per-app volume, equalization and routing while avoiding a separate virtual audio driver.

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Lower a browser without lowering a call

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Best for

  • Mac users balancing calls, music and browser audio
  • People who want different sound profiles per app
  • Users who need to route apps to different output devices

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What you can do

  • Lower a browser without lowering a call
  • Apply an eight-band EQ to one application
  • Send separate applications to headphones and speakers

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What stands out

  • Per-app volume, EQ and output controls
  • Local real-time audio processing
  • No account or virtual audio driver

Pricing & availability

Before you try it

Available on: macOS 26 or later

The maker currently lists SOUND as free. Verify availability and requirements on the official product page.

Source: Official website. Product details can change; verify them on the official source before purchasing.

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Likely early audience

Mac users who juggle calls, music and browser audio, plus people routing different apps to different devices.

Language to listen for

  • •Spotify too loud during a call
  • •per-app volume on macOS
  • •EQ or separate output device by app

A useful way to join

Show one concrete call-plus-music workflow and answer compatibility questions rather than posting a generic launch pitch.

Public problem signal · Reddit · r/macappsMac users keep asking for per-app audio control ↗The discussion contains specific requests around routing, EQ, shortcuts and professional apps.

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