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Sound Control Changelog

What's new in Sound Control 3.1.8

Apr 15, 2024
  • Fixed an issue where priority devices aren't always respected.
  • Routed audio device settings are now respected when an app is opened after Sound Control is running.
  • When routed devices are plugged or unplugged sound now plays to the system output.
  • Fixed a crash in a plug-in background process.
  • Fixed a memory leak in the plugin.
  • Added support for macOS 14.5
  • Can now control iOS Simulator.

New in Sound Control 3.1.7 (Mar 8, 2024)

  • Addressed bug where volume media keys (volume up, volume down, mute) stopped working after sleep.
  • Volume changes are now more responsive.
  • Better behavior for priority devices.
  • Fixed a bug that caused device volume to change at launch.
  • Added support for macOS 14.4 betas.

New in Sound Control 3.1.6 (Jan 31, 2024)

  • Fixed a bug that caused apps to be processed by Other Apps.

New in Sound Control 3.1.5 (Jan 23, 2024)

  • Added support for macOS 14.3 to audio capture plugin.
  • The enable extensions alert now indicates spelling mistakes for the plug-in developer ID.

New in Sound Control 3.1.4 (Dec 27, 2023)

  • Fixed an issue where the plug-in load permission dialog is shown unnecessarily.
  • Fixed a crash that could occur on launch on macOS 11.
  • Fixed issue that caused "Force keyboard volume control" to reset on each launch.
  • Fixed issue that caused Sound Control menu to not show on some spaces.
  • Fixed System Input, System Output and Frontmost app hotkeys.
  • Balance settings are now saved and restored properly for output devices.

New in Sound Control 3.1.3 (Nov 20, 2023)

  • Now shows mute changes in the HUD for devices using virtual volume.
  • Routing now takes effect on launch and is disabled when quitting.
  • Sound Control (Do not edit) devices are now cleaned up properly.
  • Can now switch to the Sound Control beta updates directly in Settings.
  • Virtual volume is no longer an option for built-in or bluetooth devices made by Apple.
  • Fixed a crash when deactivating license.
  • Added support for macOS 14.2 beta

New in Sound Control 3.1.1 (Oct 9, 2023)

  • Much faster launch time.
  • More efficient animated meters when noting is playing.
  • Fixed audio processing when using the trial.
  • Support for macOS 14.1 beta.
  • Fixed a plugin crash that could occur when the system output is changed.
  • Now detects attempts to use Sound Control 2 license codes and informs the user about upgrading to Sound Control 3.

New in Sound Control 3.1.0 (Oct 9, 2023)

  • macOS 14 (Sonoma) support.
  • Ignored apps now causes Sound Control to completely disable all audio processing for apps in the list.
  • Never hide settings window disclosure button.
  • Don't show output if a hidden device is the default output. This works around a crash that happened if Audirvana was playing with "exclusive access" on.
  • Fixed a bug that could lead to always downmixing to mono.
  • Can now import a folder of effects presets.
  • More responsive UI.
  • Fixed a bug that could lead to artifacts in audio when adjusting volume when Prevent sleep is enabled for the default output device.
  • User Audio Plug-In now uses the same 3rd party AudioUnits location as the System Extension.
  • Quitting Sound Control when using the User Audio Plug-In now properly switches macOS' default output device.
  • Can now set the selected effects preset by name via AppleScript.
  • Added hot keys for toggling the routing output of an app.
  • MIDI lights are no synced properly at launch.
  • Fixed secondary click on status item.
  • Fixed meters sometimes not working for a newly launched app.
  • Diagnostics now include user defaults.
  • Priority devices are now reloaded when switching tabs and when the window becomes active. This keeps aggregate devices that are edited up to date.
  • Fixed preferred audio device change when they are connected or disconnected.
  • Added option to "Force response to keyboard volume keys" in settings for situations where Sound Control doesn't handle keyboard volume controls automatically.

New in Sound Control 2.7.6 (Apr 23, 2023)

  • Fixed issue where device volumes could be reset to maximum when launching Sound Control.
  • Better fade out behavior of the HUD volume indicator.
  • Fixed a memory leak in Sound Control application.

New in Sound Control 2.7.5 (Mar 23, 2023)

  • Fixed issue where Sound Control gets stuck on the "Sound Control Dummy Device" or the "Sound Control Output" device.
  • Added support for macOS 13.3.
  • Fixed audio processing for some devices on macOS 11.x and 10.15.7.

New in Sound Control 2.7.3 (Dec 13, 2022)

  • Added support for macOS 11.7.1.
  • Fixed AppleScript support for changing volume.
  • Added hotkeys to control down-mix to mono.
  • Fixed Force Soft Volume Control.
  • Device names and icons are now updated properly.
  • Added ability to control Catalyst apps.
  • Now selects the Built-in Output after unplugging the currently selected output device when using the User Audio PlugIn.
  • System Extension can now process FaceTime audio.
  • Added numeric balance indicator. 0.0 (Left) to 1.0 (Right), with the Center being 0.5.
  • Fixed device matching in priority devices when an input and output device have the same name.

New in Sound Control 2.7.2 (Nov 8, 2022)

  • Added support for macOS 12.6.1.
  • Fixed plugin installation on 10.14 and 10.15.
  • Fixed issue where audio isn't processed properly on some devices.
  • Now includes a video detailing how to enable the System Audio Extension.
  • Master volume no longer affects routed apps unless Independent Master Volume is enabled in preferences.
  • Fixed a crash when running with Japanese selected as the keyboard input source.

New in Sound Control 2.7.1 (Oct 24, 2022)

  • Fixed a conflict when Sound Siphon and Sound Control are active at the same time.

New in Sound Control 2.7.0 (Oct 23, 2022)

  • Initial support for macOS Ventura (13.0).
  • The next update will require macOS 10.15 or later.
  • Much better keyboard control in the menu. Can use minus and plus keys to increment volume of the highlighted app/device.
  • Added option to remove controlled apps from the menu.
  • Selecting an EQ from the menu no longer dismisses the menu.
  • Toggling between volume, EQ, balance, and routing now uses Command - 1,2,3,4 respectively.
  • Added hotkey for selecting specific devices.
  • Better volume curve for output devices that don't have hardware volume controls.
  • Can now control System Text to Speech independently.
  • Fixed an issue that caused AirPods to disappear from the priority list when disconnected.
  • Fixed an issue that could cause Firefox to show up as "plugin-container".
  • Fixed a memory leak in the plugin.
  • Fixed some bugs related to external displays and sleeping.
  • Better menu positioning when activating Sound Control from the dock.
  • Some UI performance improvements.
  • Can now select multiple apps for changes. Shift-click each app and then make changes.
  • Fixed issue where 31 band EQ wasn't updating immediately when adjusting sliders.
  • Support for higher sample rates > 192khz.

New in Sound Control 2.6.4 (Jul 9, 2021)

  • Early support for Monterey.
  • Removed unsupported Separate Safari Sites on Monterey.
  • Fixed switch behavior.
  • No longer quits after dismissing the security settings installer guide.
  • Changing the default output and input device no longer closes the menu.
  • Now shows activity status for inputs.
  • Fixed issue where setting the output device via applescript could turn Sound Control off.

New in Sound Control 2.6.3 (Jun 20, 2021)

  • Volume slider now indicates apps that are playing audio by using the system accent color.
  • Fixed main menu alignment on Big Sur.
  • Can now toggle between displayed modes with V, E, B, and R keys for Volume, Equalizer, Balance, and Routing respectively.
  • Can now choose between Equalizer and Routing menus for the Volume tab.
  • Added option to choose between System Extension and User Audio Driver installers.

New in Sound Control 2.6.2 (Jun 20, 2021)

  • Fixed bluetooth device support on 10.14-10.15.

New in Sound Control 2.6.1 (Jun 20, 2021)

  • Better audio output for USB devices.
  • No longer beeps twice when adjusting volume with a slider.
  • Minecraft now shows up properly in the app listing.
  • Fixed AirPlay support.

New in Sound Control 2.6.0 (Apr 30, 2021)

  • Added support for Big Sur (macOS 11.0).
  • Now includes support for Apple Silicon Macs.
  • Fixed an issue that resulted in some WINE apps now showing up properly (Final Fantasy XIV).
  • Updated device icons on Big Sur.
  • Added support for Corsair headsets with iCue software installed.
  • Fixed volume control for devices that don't have native volume.
  • Volume change beeps are now played on the device selected for routing.
  • Now requires macOS 10.14 (Mojave) or later.
  • Fixed Touch Bar support.
  • Volumes are now saved and restored properly for the Master Volume.
  • Eliminated delay in adding apps to the menu list.
  • Reduced CPU use.

New in Sound Control 2.4.3 (Apr 21, 2020)

  • Fixed menu background color with high contrast appearance.
  • The menu bar icon now indicates Sound Control's On/Off status.

New in Sound Control 2.4.2 (Apr 21, 2020)

  • Reduced CPU use.
  • Fixed devices menu alignment when plugin isn't installed.
  • Now truncates long app and devices names.
  • Fixed a memory leak in the app.
  • Now remembers the previous volume when disabling mute on an app.
  • New welcome.
  • Better explanation of additional components.
  • Microphone input agent no longer attempt to launch at login when Sound Siphon isn't also installed.
  • Install Additional Components in the Preferences -> Support tab is now hidden if components have already been installed.
  • Can now save over EQ presets to update them.
  • Fixed a crash that could occur when audio devices are connected or disconnected.
  • Fixed issue that caused Touch Bar preferences to be disabled.
  • The back button now works properly in the touch bar.
  • Master volume in the touch bar now updates properly when the volume is changed elsewhere.

New in Sound Control 2.4.1 (Apr 21, 2020)

  • Fixed master volume for aggregate devices.
  • Fixed compatibility with 10.15.1.

New in Sound Control 2.4.0 (Apr 21, 2020)

  • Initial support for macOS Catalina (10.15).
  • Devices now properly update the mute UI.
  • Fixed a glitch that could happen when launching apps.
  • No longer requires restart when installing/updating.
  • Fixed hotkeys and touch bar hotkey.
  • Properly maintains system volume and mute on launch.
  • Preferences window now floats.
  • Better aggregate device volume control.
  • Volume and balance sliders now animate changes when clicking on the track.
  • Fixed Safari volume control on fresh Sound Control installs.

New in Sound Control 2.3.3 (Apr 9, 2019)

  • Volume sliders in the input and output device submenus now respond to system volume changes.
  • No longer uses (S) devices on Mojave.
  • Routing is back on Mojave.
  • No longer shows the Quit warning dialog on restart or logout.
  • Fixed a bug on Mojave that caused EQ not to take effect when an app is launched.
  • Turning Master EQ off now properly affects apps using the Master EQ.
  • EQ settings window can now switch between apps in the title bar.

New in Sound Control 2.3.2 (Feb 22, 2019)

  • Fixed a problem that could lead to garbled audio with output device sample rates > 44.1 kHz.

New in Sound Control 2.3.1 (Feb 22, 2019)

  • Fixed priority devices on < 10.13.
  • No longer blocks restart when automatically updating OS.
  • Fixed priority devices.
  • More responsive meters.
  • Fixed a bug that could cause volume to increase on launch if "Independent Master Volume" is disabled.
  • Fixed mute UI sync when using hotkeys.
  • Priority devices and ignored devices now list audio devices with unique enumerated names.
  • Fixed a crash that could occur when display goes to sleep.
  • Moved EQ clipping protection setting into the app’s settings window.
  • Added warning/confirmation alert when disabling EQ Clipping protection.
  • Can now choose apps or devices for the default menu shown.
  • Now updates installed plugins if if necessary when user upgrades from 10.13 to 10.14.
  • Sound Siphon Microphone Input agent is not longer installed for Sound Control.
  • Device menus are now shown faster.
  • Can now downmix to mono.

New in Sound Control 2.3.0 (Feb 22, 2019)

  • Initial compatibility with T2 Macs. (iMac Pro, 2018 MacBook Pro, 2018 Mac mini).
  • Optional per-app balance.
  • EQ can now be adjusted independently for left and right channels.
  • Can now optionally control website volumes independently.
  • Fixed priority devices when running without additional components installed.
  • Added hot key for toggling Sound Control on/off.
  • Added option to suppress the "Missing Components" dialog at launch.
  • Smoother slider adjustments in the EQ.
  • Fixed meters for apps that have subprocesses, such as Safari.
  • Fixed issue that could cause meters to get stuck.
  • Better prev/next device hot key behavior.
  • Fixed double beep that could occur when "Force Keyboard Volume Control" is enabled.
  • Output devices now show consistent mute and volume settings.
  • Touch bar controls are now disabled on Macs without a touch bar.
  • No longer prevents system from selecting airplay as the default output.
  • Better menu and submenu placement.
  • Fixed bug that prevented deleting a newly made EQ preset.
  • Touch bar refinement. Can now change device volumes from the touch bar.
  • Touch bar is now a live preview while in the Touch Bar preferences tab.
  • On Mojave Master volume is no longer shown when using media keys to change volume.
  • Priority devices now properly ignores the ignored output devices.
  • Priority devices now functions properly.
  • Better menu appearance in dark mode.
  • Better filtering of non-audio playing apps and sites.
  • Other apps meter now work.
  • Hot Keys menu item is now shown even when Sound Control is disabled.

New in Sound Control 2.2.5 (Sep 26, 2018)

  • Fixed trial period.
  • More reliable Mojave behavior.
  • Fixed installation issue that caused animated meters to not work on 10.13.
  • Fixed TouchBar support on Mojave.

New in Sound Control 2.2.4 (Sep 23, 2018)

  • Added animated audio levels. (Can be disabled in preferences.)
  • Now uses drag n drop install from the disk image.
  • Can now hide devices from the Sound Control menu.
  • Prev/Next device hotkeys skip over hidden devices.
  • Reduced cpu use and latency when changing settings.
  • Now works with full duplex bluetooth audio devices.
  • Initial support for Mojave, including dark mode.

New in Sound Control 2.2.3 (Jun 12, 2018)

  • Hot keys are now always saved properly.
  • Merged background daemon into the main app.
  • Fixed a conflict with Rogue Amoeba's ACE plugin.
  • No longer installs or runs on macOS Mojave (10.14)

New in Sound Control 2.2.2 (Jun 12, 2018)

  • Can now choose between the sliders and octopus for the menu bar item.
  • Fixed indicator colors for enabled items.
  • Apps that haven't previously been used with Sound Control now default to the "Other Apps" volume.
  • Made some diagnostics available to users to aid in troubleshooting.
  • No longer asks for Quit confirmation on shutdown, restart, or logout.
  • Master volume now ramps smoothly after quitting Sound Control.
  • Fixed a memory leak in the background agent.
  • Better "My Presets" layout and behavior.
  • Quitting Sound Control now disable per-app routing properly.
  • Fixed problem that caused an app's volume to slowly ramp up when Sound Control isn't active.

New in Sound Control 2.2.1 (Mar 26, 2018)

  • Sound Siphon registration codes can once again register Sound Control.
  • Due to feedback, switched the menubar icon back.

New in Sound Control 2.2.0 (Mar 22, 2018)

  • Hot keys now work immediately after reboot, no longer requiring the Sound Control menu to be shown to work.
  • Now handles incremental volume changes with the keyboard.
  • Added incremental volume change hotkeys.
  • Added hotkeys for switching to the next and previous output device.
  • Added hotkey for muting the default input device (device must support muting).
  • Fixed routing for Safari and some other apps that use subprocesses.
  • Added Touch Bar support for Macs that have one.
  • When quitting Sound Control an alert is now shown advising the user that volumes will return to normal levels.
  • After quitting Sound Control the volume is gradually increased to normal levels over 10 seconds.
  • Now requires 10.11+.

New in Sound Control 2.1.6 (Jan 18, 2018)

  • Hot keys no longer require modifier keys.
  • Once again works on macOS 10.10.
  • Last version to work on macOS 10.10. Next update will require 10.11+.

New in Sound Control 2.1.5 (Jan 18, 2018)

  • Fixed import and export of EQ presets.
  • Better handling of subprocesses like Minecraft.
  • Holding option when clicking on the menu now shows devices lists.
  • Now works with more audio devices, including Steinberg USB devices.
  • New Hotkey preferences UI.
  • Selected App Routing device names are now displayed properly.

New in Sound Control 2.1.4 (Dec 5, 2017)

  • Once again properly controls volume for aggregate and multi-output devices.
  • Addressed missed menu clicks in the devices menus.
  • Now properly updates the selected EQ name under the EQ tab.

New in Sound Control 2.1.3 (Nov 30, 2017)

  • Fixes crash that happens when using Bluetooth audio devices.
  • Fixed issue that caused iTunes to relaunch.
  • Device menu items now highlight during mouse drag.
  • Now requires 10.10 or later.

New in Sound Control 2.1.2 (Nov 23, 2017)

  • Better update experience.
  • Can now adjust mute and volume of output devices.
  • Can now adjust mute and gain of input devices.
  • Fixed master EQ settings.
  • Added News section to support tab.
  • Fixed an issue where Sound Control could trigger hot corners (such as Mission Control).
  • Ignore X in app volume items no longer gets stuck.
  • Fixed some layout issues on 10.9.
  • Sound Control volume indicator window now longer shows when change changing spaces on older version of macOS.
  • Fixed issue that could cause a hang at launch on macOS 10.9.

New in Sound Control 2.1.1 (Nov 9, 2017)

  • Fixed incompatibility with macOS prior to 10.11.

New in Sound Control 2.1.0 (Nov 9, 2017)

  • Can now control volume of aggregate devices and multi-output devices.
  • Added option to force Sound Control to handle volume keys.
  • Fixed segmented cell drawing issues on High Sierra.
  • Registration now properly handles license codes with inadvertent whitespace.
  • Fixed issue that could result in per-app volume not working on some apps.
  • Can now control more apps, including VMWare Fusion.

New in Sound Control 2.0.4 (Oct 3, 2017)

  • Now works with Kernel Extension based devices, including Bongiovi DPS.
  • Fixed a mach port leak.
  • Fixed delayed output device routing changes.
  • Social media sharing prompt is now shown in the menu, instead of as a popup that can interfere.
  • Fixed trial period that prematurely expired in some circumstances.

New in Sound Control 2.0.3 (Sep 26, 2017)

  • Now works on macOS High Sierra.
  • No longer shows the menu when launched at login. Manually opening the app still shows the menu.
  • Now controls apps that use 32-bit webkit plugins. (e.g. Radiant Player)
  • Added "Do Not Disturb" feature.
  • Fixed a hang in the audio system that could happen after an extended period of time.

New in Sound Control 2.0.2 (Jul 14, 2017)

  • Added ability to disable clipping protection. Do so at your own risk.
  • Fixed a location where audio device name wasn't displayed consistently.
  • Added priority list for managing the default output device as devices are plugged in.
  • Added default input control to menu.
  • Fixed audio processing for devices with multiple output streams. (Such as M-Audio FastTrack Pro)
  • Safari Technology Preview volume can now be controlled.
  • Can now control volume of non-system accessory apps such as Be Focused Pro.
  • Added a welcome on first launch.
  • Menu is now displayed at launch to make it more clear that Sound Control is running.
  • Opening Sound Control when it is already running now displays the menu to indicate Sound Control is already running.
  • Adjusting sliders now plays audible according to user's preference.

New in Sound Control 2.0.1 (Apr 11, 2017)

  • Brought back default output selection menu due to popular demand.
  • Better menu dismissal behavior.
  • EQ now protects against clipping audio.
  • Added option to suppress the interrupted audio warning alert.
  • Minor change to how Sound Control is launched at startup.
  • Added social media options.
  • Fixed a crash that happened if Sound Flower is also installed.
  • Audio output device names now match the rest of the OS. (i.e. Internal Speakers vs Built-In Output)

New in Sound Control 2.0.0 (Feb 28, 2017)

  • Reduced CPU use.
  • Lower latency.
  • Per-app EQ.
  • Per-app audio routing.

New in Sound Control 1.0.2 (Nov 4, 2016)

  • No longer prevents sleep.
  • Fixed mute.

New in Sound Control 1.0.1 (Oct 28, 2016)

  • Fixed issue where software-based volume was muting at too high of a dB value.
  • Added “Other Apps” to control other apps that aren’t specifically listed, such as Finder and background processes.
  • EQ is now applied to applications by default. This behavior can be disabled in the Equalizer menu.
  • Remove button now changes to Add button when an item is excluded.
  • Now works with bluetooth devices (and other high latency) devices.
  • Fixed some daemon crashes.
  • Fixed issue where volume change beeps and system beeps were truncated.
  • Better audio synchronization.
  • Now falls back to built-in audio if the selected output device is unplugged.
  • Reduced CPU use.
  • Now prefers the last output device selected by the user. Helpful for HDMI displays that are turned on and off.
  • Addressed an issue where settings and registration could be reset.
  • Addressed issue that could lead to audio skipping.

New in Sound Control 1.0.0 (Jul 20, 2016)

  • Initial release