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SoundSource 6.1.1 is now live, and it stomps out more bugs. Most of them were rare, but all of them are now deceased. 🚫🪳🚫 Check out SoundSource right here: rogueamoeba.com/soundsour…
SoundSource 6.1, the latest version of our essential sound control utility, includes nearly three dozen bug fixes. When it comes to software, the only good bug is a squashed bug! weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2026/07/2…
We made a number of refinements to working with Bluetooth devices (always a headache!), the Audio Devices window, and Audio Units in SoundSource 6.1. Check it out: weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2026/07/2…
SoundSource 6.1 includes an optional new “Quick Configs” menu bar icon, as well as refinements to the app’s main menu bar icon to better display volume levels. Read all about it: weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2026/07/2…
After months of hard work, a free update to SoundSource has just shipped on out. SoundSource 6.1 has a slew of refinements, a veritable slew! Read all about it here: weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2026/07/2… It’s a free update.
SoundSource 6.1 Is Here: https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2026/07/21/soundsource-6-1-is-here/ We’ve just released SoundSource 6.1, a free update that brings dozens of refinements and improvements to all SoundSource 6 users. Read on for more details, or just click to download it immediately. Contin...
Is it the cover of a ’90s-era self-help book? Nah, it’s a teaser image for a fun blog post reviewing some small improvements made over time. weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2026/07/0…
The Aggregation of Marginal Gains: https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2026/07/07/the-aggregation-of-marginal-gains/ If I had to identify a single principle that has allowed Rogue Amoeba to consistently develop high-quality, award-winning software for the last twenty-four years, it would be the aggre...
In the forthcoming MacOS 27 (Golden Gate), Apple has fixed some past mistakes when it comes to app icons. They should rescind the prohibition on app icon shapes too. End the squircle jail! weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2026/06/2…
Free The Icons: https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2026/06/26/free-the-icons/ With last year’s release of MacOS 26 (Tahoe), Apple made a mess of app icons. In the first betas of MacOS 27 (Golden Gate), however, there are signs of a turnaround. We’re urging Apple to continue making improvements, by r...
Use SoundSource to apply effects to any audio on your Mac. Block the drone of vuvuzelas (with VuvuGone), improve VoIP quality with EQs, and so much more. Check out our blog post for more: weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2026/06/1…
Enjoy the World Cup With SoundSource and VuvuGone: https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2026/06/11/enjoy-the-world-cup-with-soundsource-and-vuvugone/ This week, men’s national teams from 48 countries are set to face off as the 23rd World Cup kicks off. We’re aiming to make your viewing experience a bi...
Work has already commenced on providing full support for Apple’s forthcoming MacOS 27 (Golden Gate). Our current releases should all work as expected. Still, it’s wise to steer clear of OS betas! For more, see weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2026/06/0…
Initial Notes on MacOS 27 (Golden Gate): https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2026/06/08/initial-notes-on-macos-27-golden-gate/ Apple has just announced MacOS 27 (Golden Gate), the next major OS update for the Mac, due out this fall. We’re now hard at work on updates for all of our products, so we can...
Muito Obrigado, Aaron!: https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2026/05/27/muito-obrigado-aaron/ It’s always exciting to celebrate the employee milestones of our teammates, and today, I get my first shot at authoring one of these posts. We’re very proud to share that our “newest” support tech, Aaron Wass...
Neale Van Fleet has just recounted some great stories from the design process for version 6 of our audio control utility SoundSource. Check it out over on our blog: weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2026/05/0…
Updates to our products have always been fast and easy to install. Now, with unobtrusive update notifications, they’ll also be less disruptive. Read more right here: weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2026/04/2…
Unobtrusive Update Notifications: https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2026/04/28/unobtrusive-update-notifications/ Like hundreds of other Mac apps, our products use the open source Sparkle update framework to alert you to the existence of new versions. With the help of Sparkle, you can move to new ve...
Lee Falin’s Tenthish Anniversary: https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2026/04/24/lee-falins-tenthish-anniversary/ Way back in 2009, we welcomed Lee Falin to the Rogue Amoeba team. In 2014, we celebrated his fifth anniversary with the company. Now, in 2026, it’s time to celebrate his tenth anniversary...
If you use audio in any way on your Mac, our powerful audio utility SoundSource can help you. Check it out at rogueamoeba.com/soundsour… Now, ScreenCastsOnline has just published a great tutorial that’s worth a look! www.screencastsonline.com/tutorials…
Here’s a lovely post describing how a combination of Farrago, Loopback, and Audio Hijack make RPG sessions more fun and immersive: blog.rollenspiel.monster/vasants-n…
Sometimes, we like to have some fun, and so sometimes, our mascot Ammo likes to dress up: weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2026/02/1…
Rogue Amoeba’s 2026 Status Report: https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2026/01/15/rogue-amoebas-2026-status-report/
Soundsource by @rogueamoeba.com is probably my favorite mac app.
Removing Tahoe’s Unwanted Menu Icons: https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2026/01/10/removing-tahoes-unwanted-menu-icons/
SoundSource’s interface has also been beautifully updated in version 6, and it now offers eight accent color options to choose from. Check out SoundSource 6 today: rogueamoeba.com/soundsour…
Ever wondered what’s making that noise on your Mac? Use SoundSource’s recent noise indicators to help figure out what apps are playing audio (or recently did), then silence them. rogueamoeba.com/soundsour…
