Front Page Release Notes

Sound Control 2 is a FREE upgrade to owners of Sound Control 1.

Version 2.3.3

• Volume sliders in the input and output device submenus now respond to system volume changes.
• No longer uses (S) devices on Mojave.
• Routing is back on Mojave.
• No longer shows the Quit warning dialog on restart or logout.
• Fixed a bug on Mojave that caused EQ not to take effect when an app is launched.
• Turning Master EQ off now properly affects apps using the Master EQ.
• EQ settings window can now switch between apps in the title bar.

Sound Control 2 is a FREE upgrade to owners of Sound Control 1.

Version 2.3.2:

• Fixed a problem that could lead to garbled audio with output device sample rates > 44.1 kHz.

Version 2.3.1:

• Fixed priority devices on < 10.13.
• No longer blocks restart when automatically updating OS.
• Fixed priority devices.
• More responsive meters.
• Fixed a bug that could cause volume to increase on launch if “Independent Master Volume” is disabled. 
• Fixed mute UI sync when using hotkeys.
• Priority devices and ignored devices now list audio devices with unique enumerated names.
• Fixed a crash that could occur when display goes to sleep.
• Moved EQ clipping protection setting into the app’s settings window.
• Added warning/confirmation alert when disabling EQ Clipping protection.
• Can now choose apps or devices for the default menu shown.
• Now updates installed plugins if if necessary when user upgrades from 10.13 to 10.14.
• Sound Siphon Microphone Input agent is not longer installed for Sound Control.
• Device menus are now shown faster.
• Can now downmix to mono.

Sound Control 2 is a FREE upgrade to owners of Sound Control 1.

Version 2.3.1:

• Fixed priority devices on < 10.13.
• No longer blocks restart when automatically updating OS.
• Fixed priority devices.
• More responsive meters.
• Fixed a bug that could cause volume to increase on launch if “Independent Master Volume” is disabled. 
• Fixed mute UI sync when using hotkeys.
• Priority devices and ignored devices now list audio devices with unique enumerated names.
• Fixed a crash that could occur when display goes to sleep.
• Moved EQ clipping protection setting into the app’s settings window.
• Added warning/confirmation alert when disabling EQ Clipping protection.
• Can now choose apps or devices for the default menu shown.
• Now updates installed plugins if if necessary when user upgrades from 10.13 to 10.14.
• Sound Siphon Microphone Input agent is not longer installed for Sound Control.
• Device menus are now shown faster.
• Can now downmix to mono.

Sound Control 2 is a FREE upgrade to owners of Sound Control 1.

Version 2.3.0:

• Initial compatibility with T2 Macs. (iMac Pro, 2018 MacBook Pro, 2018 Mac mini).
• Optional per-app balance.
• EQ can now be adjusted independently for left and right channels.
• Can now optionally control website volumes independently.
• Fixed priority devices when running without additional components installed.
• Added hot key for toggling Sound Control on/off.
• Added option to suppress the “Missing Components” dialog at launch.
• Smoother slider adjustments in the EQ.
• Fixed meters for apps that have subprocesses, such as Safari.
• Fixed issue that could cause meters to get stuck.
• Better prev/next device hot key behavior.
• Fixed double beep that could occur when “Force Keyboard Volume Control” is enabled.
• Output devices now show consistent mute and volume settings.
• Touch bar controls are now disabled on Macs without a touch bar.
• No longer prevents system from selecting airplay as the default output.
• Better menu and submenu placement.
• Fixed bug that prevented deleting a newly made EQ preset.
• Touch bar refinement. Can now change device volumes from the touch bar.
• Touch bar is now a live preview while in the Touch Bar preferences tab.
• On Mojave Master volume is no longer shown when using media keys to change volume.
• Priority devices now properly ignores the ignored output devices.
• Priority devices now functions properly.
• Better menu appearance in dark mode.
• Better filtering of non-audio playing apps and sites.
• Other apps meter now work.
• Hot Keys menu item is now shown even when Sound Control is disabled.

Sound Control 2 is a FREE upgrade to owners of Sound Control 1.

Version 2.2.6:

• Fixed priority devices on Mojave.
• Better On/Off switch behavior.
• Fixed crackling audio that could occur on HDMI and DisplayPort.
• Fixed a memory leak on Mojave.
• Master Volume and Other Apps items can now be removed from the menu.
• Option-drag added to volume sliders for fine control.
• Fixed bug that caused audio playback to fail after wake from sleep.
• Uninstaller now removes STZAudioBridge.driver on Mojave.
• Added option to make Sound Control menu bar icon match the system speaker icon, including current volume level.
• “Sound Siphon” input device is no longer shown unless Sound Siphon is installed and run.
• Unified Master Volume with the system volume when possible. Can be disabled.
• Reduced volume change latency.
• Reduced likelihood of a blip in audio when a new app starts playing.
• Priority devices no longer lists duplicates.
• Ignored device list isn’t longer forgotten.
• Priority list is now respected when the default output device is unplugged.
• Fixed a crash that could occur when unplugging a device that is in use.
• Fixed routing on 10.13 and earlier.
• Fixed some issues after wake from sleep on Mojave.
• Reduced memory footprint on Mojave.
• Now respects accent color on Mojave.
• Priority devices now excludes ignored output devices.
• Now works with unified input/output devices on Mojave.
• Better handling of sample rate changes on Mojave.