Welcome to SoundSource


SoundSource puts powerful audio control at your command, right from your Mac’s menu bar. Effortlessly adjust the volume of each app, or sprinkle in some audio effects. You can even redirect sound to any device on your Mac, whether it’s connected directly to your Mac or wirelessly via AirPlay. Get easy access to your Mac’s audio settings, create device groups, and save a set of your favorite options as Quick Configs. With SoundSource, your Mac’s audio isn’t just managed—it’s mastered.

Getting Started

This manual provides you with a useful overview of the application, including an outline of its interface, as well as details on using the application. We recommend a quick read-through, since it’s designed to be an informative and cohesive guide, but you can also just dive in if you like. Refer back to this online manual for assistance at any time, right from SoundSource’s Options (Gear) menu.

Additional Assistance

The following resources can supplement the manual, and help you get more targeted answers you may need.

icon-support Created with Sketch. Visit the SoundSource Support Center →

This manual is part of our searchable SoundSource Support Center, which also provides answers to common questions, as well as tutorials, tricks, and more.

icon-contact Created with Sketch. Contact Support →

Rogue Amoeba’s top-notch Support team is always ready to assist, both before and after purchase. Select Contact Support in the Help menu to get in touch. We’re amazingly responsive, and strive to reply within 24 hours.

Information for Users of Previous Versions

If you’ve used SoundSource before, this information should prove helpful.

icon-release-notes Created with Sketch. Release Notes →

The Release Notes window always provides a comprehensive list of improvements and fixes made to SoundSource. Access it from the in-app Help menu.

icon-upgrade Created with Sketch. Upgrading to SoundSource 6 →

If you purchased a license for SoundSource 5 or SoundSource 4, you’re eligible for a heavily discounted upgrade to SoundSource 6.

See the What’s New page to read about updates in version 6.

Purchasing a License