Sound Control Release Notes

Version 2.7.5

Requirements: macOS 10.15.7 or later

• Fixed issue where Sound Control gets stuck on the “Sound Control Dummy Device” or the “Sound Control Output” device.
• Added support for macOS 13.3.
• Fixed audio processing for some devices on macOS 11.x and 10.15.7.

Version 2.7.3

Requirements: macOS 10.15.7 or later

• Added support for macOS 11.7.1.
• Fixed AppleScript support for changing volume.
• Added hotkeys to control down-mix to mono.
• Fixed Force Soft Volume Control.
• Device names and icons are now updated properly.
• Added ability to control Catalyst apps.
• Now selects the Built-in Output after unplugging the currently selected output device when using the User Audio PlugIn.
• System Extension can now process FaceTime audio.
• Added numeric balance indicator. 0.0 (Left) to 1.0 (Right), with the Center being 0.5.
• Fixed device matching in priority devices when an input and output device have the same name.

Version 2.7.2

• Fixed plugin installation on 10.14 and 10.15.
• Fixed issue where audio isn’t processed properly on some devices.
• Now includes a video detailing how to enable the System Audio Extension.
• Added support for macOS 12.6.1.
• Master volume no longer affects routed apps unless Independent Master Volume is enabled in preferences.
• Fixed a crash when running with Japanese selected as the keyboard input source.

Version 2.7.1

• Fixed a conflict when Sound Siphon and Sound Control are active at the same time.

Version 2.7.0

• Initial support for macOS Ventura (13.0).
• The next update will require macOS 10.15 or later.
• Much better keyboard control in the menu. Can use minus and plus keys to increment volume of the highlighted app/device.
• Added option to remove controlled apps from the menu.
• Selecting an EQ from the menu no longer dismisses the menu.
• Toggling between volume, EQ, balance, and routing now uses Command – 1,2,3,4 respectively.
• Added hotkey for selecting specific devices.
• Better volume curve for output devices that don’t have hardware volume controls.
• Can now control System Text to Speech independently.
• Fixed an issue that caused AirPods to disappear from the priority list when disconnected.
• Fixed an issue that could cause Firefox to show up as “plugin-container”.
• Fixed a memory leak in the plugin.
• Fixed some bugs related to external displays and sleeping.
• Better menu positioning when activating Sound Control from the dock.
• Some UI performance improvements.
• Can now select multiple apps for changes. Shift-click each app and then make changes.
• Fixed issue where 31 band EQ wasn’t updating immediately when adjusting sliders.
• Support for higher sample rates > 192khz.

Sound Control 2.6.6 is a FREE upgrade for all owners of Sound Control.

Version 2.6.6:

• If Sound Control is on it now maintains control of audio if the system changes the device.
• Added Hot Keys for controlling Apple Music app, even while it is in the background.
• User plugin now works with FL Studio.

Sound Control 2.6.5 is a FREE upgrade for all owners of Sound Control.

Version 2.6.5:

• Added explicit option for disabling the touch bar.
• Less cpu use.
• Fixed version check for 12.0.1 and later.

Sound Control 2.6.4 is a FREE upgrade for all owners of Sound Control.

Version 2.6.4:

• Early support for Monterey.
• Removed unsupported Separate Safari Sites on Monterey.
• Fixed switch behavior.
• No longer quits after dismissing the security settings installer guide.
• Changing the default output and input device no longer closes the menu.
• Now shows activity status for inputs.
• Fixed issue where setting the output device via applescript could turn Sound Control off.

Sound Control 2.6.3 is a FREE upgrade for all owners of Sound Control.

Version 2.6.3:

• Volume slider now indicates apps that are playing audio by using the system accent color.
• Fixed main menu alignment on Big Sur.
• Can now toggle between displayed modes with V, E, B, and R keys for Volume, Equalizer, Balance, and Routing respectively.
• Can now choose between Equalizer and Routing menus for the Volume tab.
• Added option to choose between System Extension and User Audio Driver installers.

Sound Control 2.6.2 is a FREE upgrade for all owners of Sound Control.

Version 2.6.2:

• Fixed bluetooth device support on 10.14-10.15.