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Airfoil 5.11.4, Audio Hijack 4.0.7, Piezo 1.7.12, SoundSource 5.5.7 Adam Engst 3 comments

Airfoil 5.11.4, Audio Hijack 4.0.7, Piezo 1.7.12, SoundSource 5.5.7

The four Rogue Amoeba audio apps provide full compatibility with macOS 13.1 Ventura. ($35/64/25/39 new, free updates, various sizes, macOS 10.15+)

SoundSource 5.5.6 Agen Schmitz No comments

SoundSource 5.5.6

Adds a new Background Sound special source and updates the Audio Capture Engine to improve performance. ($39 new, free update, 29.4 MB, macOS 10.15+)

SoundSource 5.5.5 Agen Schmitz No comments

SoundSource 5.5.5

Brings initial compatibility for macOS 13 Ventura and improves audio capture reliability. ($39 new, free update, 27.7 MB, macOS 10.15+)

Adam Engst 5 comments

Audio Hacks from TidBITS Sponsor Rogue Amoeba

To take advantage of Rogue Amoeba’s return as a TidBITS sponsor, we’re sharing a few amusing use cases of Rogue Amoeba apps, ranging from hardware hacks and TV show cameos to marine research.

SoundSource 5.5.4 Agen Schmitz No comments

SoundSource 5.5.4

Updates the Audio Capture Engine to version 11.8.3 to improve reliability. ($39 new, free update, 31 MB, macOS 10.14+)

SoundSource 5.5.3 Agen Schmitz No comments

SoundSource 5.5.3

Updates the the Audio Capture Engine with improved reliability and reduced CPU usage. ($39 new, free update, 26.6 MB, macOS 10.14+)

SoundSource 5.5.1 Agen Schmitz No comments

SoundSource 5.5.1

Adds support for Monterey's Shortcuts app with a variety of helpful automations. ($39 new, free update, 26.6 MB, macOS 10.14+)

SoundSource 5.3.11 Agen Schmitz No comments

SoundSource 5.3.11

Maintenance release for the audio control utility with bug fixes and improvements. ($39 new, free update, 25.7 MB, macOS 10.14+)

SoundSource 5.3.10 Agen Schmitz No comments

SoundSource 5.3.10

Updates the Audio Capture Engine to improve reliability when using Bluetooth audio devices. ($39 new, free update, 25.7 MB, macOS 10.14+)

SoundSource 5.3.9 Agen Schmitz No comments

SoundSource 5.3.9

Brings a couple of welcome tweaks to the audio control utility. ($39 new, free update, 25.3 MB, macOS 10.14+)

SoundSource 5.8.3 Agen Schmitz No comments

SoundSource 5.8.3

Adds full compatibility with macOS 12 Monterey and brings bug fixes and improvements to the audio control utility. ($39 new, free update, 25.3 MB, macOS 10.14+)

Audio Hijack 3.8.6, Piezo 1.7.5, and SoundSource 5.3.6 Agen Schmitz No comments

Audio Hijack 3.8.6, Piezo 1.7.5, and SoundSource 5.3.6

Bring initial compatibility with macOS 12 Monterey to the three Rogue Amoeba audio apps. ($49/19/39 new, free updates, various sizes, macOS 10.14+)

Adam Engst 9 comments

Improve Your Mac’s Audio by Combining Speakers

After his 15-year-old Altec Lansing FX6201 speakers died, Adam Engst figured out how to bond the speakers in his 27-inch iMac and Thunderbolt Display to tide him over until he can decide on the best external replacement speakers.

SoundSource 5.3.4 Agen Schmitz No comments

SoundSource 5.3.4

Updates the the Audio Capture Engine and brings several improvements to the audio control utility. ($39 new, free update, 26 MB, macOS 10.13+)

SoundSource 5.3.3 Agen Schmitz No comments

SoundSource 5.3.3

Corrects how the audio control utility handles AirPlay devices and enhances support for AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. ($39 new, free update, 26 MB, macOS 10.13+)