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 9 Oct 2026. Everything above is what the product says about itself; Tablif does not verify every claim.
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