What Tablif read on SOUND's site
SOUND describes itself as: “SOUND: Mac equalizer & per-app volume mixer”
- Price model: free tier
- Free tier: Free forever
- Stage: Live, no waitlist
- How it differs: “SOUND uses Apple's modern per-app audio engine instead: every app gets its own equalizer, volume, and output, nothing extra is added to your Mac's audio stack, and it's free.”
What it is
Calls itself “menu-bar app”.
- Calls itself: menu-bar app
“…macOS menu-bar app with per-app equalizer, volume, and output controls.”
Where it puts itself
Its one line of difference: “SOUND uses Apple's modern per-app audio engine instead: every app gets its own equalizer, volume, and output, nothing extra is added to your Mac's audio stack, and it's free.”
“SOUND uses Apple's modern per-app audio engine instead: every app gets its own equalizer, volume, and output, nothing extra is added to your Mac's audio stack, and it's free.”
What it costs
A free tier, free forever. No monthly or yearly plan. No one-time option.
- One-time: no
- Monthly: no
- Yearly: no
- Free plan: free forever
“SOUND remains free.”
“Is SOUND really free? Yes. SOUND is free to download and use from the App Store or as a direct DMG.”
Who it sells to
Sells to consumers. Available in 12 languages.
- Sells to: consumers
- Languages: 12 languages
“SOUND is free to download and use from the App Store or as a direct DMG.”
“Deutsch”
How it runs
A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Distributed through the App Store. No API. AI is a side feature.
- Kind: desktop
- Runs on: macOS
- Runs where: on the device, offline
- Distributed via: App Store
- API: no
- AI role: a side feature
“…macOS menu-bar app”
“…macOS has one volume slider and no equalizer.”
What it works with
Runs inside Mozart. Names Apple Music, SoundCloud and 3 more on its pages.
- Runs inside: Mozart
- Names: Apple Music · SoundCloud · Spotify · +2
“Apple Music”
“Mozart is a web and macOS composition partner that turns musical intent into editable, reproducible MIDI parts and a playable live session.”
What it offers as proof
Live, no waitlist. Shows customer logos. Try it without signing up. Publishes a blog.
- Customer logos: yes
- Instant signup: yes
- Trial asks for: nothing
“Download on the App Store Download app (.dmg)”
“No account or email is required.”
Sources
Tablif read these pages, last on 26 Sept 2026. Everything above is what the product says about itself; Tablif does not verify every claim.
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