Key Features

• •Per-app volume control lets you adjust each application's audio level independently from 0% to 100%, perfect for balancing music, calls, and other sounds without a master slider.
• •Live audio meters provide real-time visualization of which apps are producing sound and their current output levels, helping you quickly identify and manage active audio sources.
• •Output device picker allows one-click switching of your Mac's audio output directly from the menu bar, eliminating the need to dig through System Settings for device changes.
• •Built with native SwiftUI for a seamless macOS design that feels integrated, offering a menu bar popover interface with compact, comfort, and full view mode options.
• •Per-app equalizer features a 10-band EQ to shape sound for individual applications, with 17 built-in presets and the ability to create and save custom EQ profiles.
• •Focus Audio automatically ducks the volume of other applications when a designated focus source like a call is active, helping you stay concentrated without manual adjustments.
• •Uses Apple's native Audio Tap API requiring no kernel extensions, audio drivers, or background processes, ensuring system stability and security with zero overhead.
• •Simple and Pro modes cater to different user needs; Simple mode offers quick volume sliders, while Pro mode unlocks EQ, audio meters, Focus Audio, and advanced device routing.

Use Cases

• •Balance audio during video conferences by independently lowering background music or browser tabs while keeping the call volume clear and audible.
• •Manage sound levels for streaming or recording by adjusting individual app volumes and using the EQ to optimize audio quality for different content sources.
• •Quickly switch audio output devices for presentations or headphone use with the menu bar picker, saving time compared to system settings navigation.
• •Use the per-app equalizer to enhance audio for specific applications like music players with custom presets or to reduce harsh frequencies in communication apps.
• •Employ Focus Audio to automatically lower other app volumes when starting a call in apps like Zoom or Teams, minimizing distractions and manual adjustments.
• •Monitor active audio sources with live meters to identify which apps are playing sound, useful for troubleshooting or managing background processes.

Who is this for?

VolumeHub is designed for macOS users who need granular control over their system audio. This includes professionals who participate in frequent video calls and need to manage background audio, content creators and streamers balancing multiple audio sources, and everyday users who want to independently adjust volumes for music, games, browsers, and communication apps. It appeals to those valuing system stability and native integration, as it requires no kernel extensions, and to users seeking a simple menu bar utility for quick audio adjustments without complex configurations. The app requires macOS 14.2 Sonoma or later on Apple Silicon or Intel Macs.