SoundSource 6

Download & Activation

Download SoundSource 6 from https://rogueamoeba.com/soundsource/ Open the app, click the menu bar icon, and enter your license key to register. Requires macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later.

Who Should Use SoundSource 6?

• Mac audio power usersBest for users managing calls, music, and creative tools simultaneously who need reliable per-app sound control from the menu bar.
• Podcasters, streamers, and creatorsStrong fit for workflows that require independent routing of game audio, call audio, music, and mic monitoring across different output devices.
• Remote workers on frequent callsValuable for anyone who needs to balance Zoom, Slack, background music, and notification sounds without constant manual adjustment or output switching.

Features

• Per-app volume, mute, and output routingControl how each app plays audio, instantly mute individual sources, and send apps to specific speakers, headphones, or AirPlay devices.
• Audio Devices window and Quick ConfigsManage sample rate, preferred device order, locked settings, hotkeys, and other device controls, then save Quick Configs to switch your Mac's entire audio setup instantly.
• Menu bar controls, custom icons, and effectsUse SoundSource's menu bar icon for fast access, assign custom device and app icons, and apply EQ, Magic Boost, or Audio Unit effects per app or system-wide.
• Super Volume Keys and system-wide cough buttonMake Mac volume keys work with more audio outputs, boost quiet sources, and assign a Toggle Mute shortcut as a system-wide cough button for calls or recording.

Problems This App Solves

• Break free from macOS single-volume limitsmacOS gives one global volume slider. SoundSource breaks that constraint — each app gets its own fader so browser, music, and call audio never bleed into each other.
• Eliminate manual output switchingRoute specific apps to headphones, speakers, or external interfaces simultaneously without digging through System Settings every time your audio context changes.
• Fix underpowered audio sourcesSome apps produce weak output even at full system volume. SoundSource's Magic Boost and Super Volume push loudness above the macOS ceiling per app without affecting other sources.