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What it is

Calls itself “Audio Recorder”.

• Calls itself: Audio Recorder

“DOT Audio Recorder”

Where it puts itself

Positions itself as an alternative to BlackHole. Rules out “subscription”.

• Alternative to: BlackHole
• Says it will not: subscription

“DOT records the Mac's own sound through macOS, so there's no BlackHole or Loopback to set up.”

“Does it replace BlackHole? For recording, yes”

What it costs

One-time purchase. A free tier, free forever. Trial: “Free”. No monthly plan. Prices quoted: $125, $49.

• One-time: yes
• Monthly: no
• Free plan: free forever
• Price: $125 · $49
• Trial: Free

“$125 once”

“Free to try, then $49 once.”

“No subscription.”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers. Made for Music artist.

• Sells to: consumers
• Made for: Music artist

“I built DOT to catch that spark, drag it into my DAW and play it with my own sounds.”

“Kai Williams Music artist · 30K monthly listeners on Spotify”

How it runs

A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. AI is a side feature.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• AI role: a side feature

“Download for Mac .dmg”

“…macOS 14.4 or later”

What it works with

Names Ableton, BlackHole and 4 more on its pages.

• Names: Ableton · BlackHole · DOT Audio Recorder · +3

“Ableton”

“BlackHole”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Claims “30K monthly listeners on Spotify”. Try it without signing up. Publishes docs.

• Number claimed: 30K monthly listeners on Spotify
• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“Download for Mac .dmg”

“Kai Williams Music artist · 30K monthly listeners on Spotify”