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SoundMax for Mac

Free, open-source 10-band system EQ.

By snap-sites. Free and open source, MIT licence.

Get it with OpenDMG View source on GitHub

SoundMax at a glance

Version
1.0.0
Released
30 December 2025
Download size
161 KB
Works on
Apple silicon and Intel
Licence
MIT
Category
Menu Bar and Notch
Developer
snap-sites
GitHub stars
58

About SoundMax

Free 10-band system EQ for macOS - SoundSource alternative with per-device profiles, HDMI volume control & AutoEQ integration

How to install SoundMax on a Mac

  1. Get OpenDMG. It is a free app store for open source Mac apps. Download OpenDMG.
  2. Search for SoundMax and press Get. OpenDMG downloads version 1.0.0 from snap-sites's own GitHub release.
  3. Open it. The download is checked against its SHA-256 fingerprint and its signature is checked on your Mac before it lands in Applications.

Updates to SoundMax show up in OpenDMG and install with one button. No account is needed.

Prefer to do it by hand? The developer's file is on GitHub: SoundMax-Installer.dmg (161 KB).

What is new in SoundMax 1.0.0

# SoundMax v1.0.0

 A free, open-source macOS system-wide 10-band parametric equalizer.

 ## Features

 - **10-Band Parametric EQ** - Fine-tune frequencies from 32Hz to 16kHz
 - **±12dB Range** - Professional-grade biquad filter processing
 - **7 Built-in Presets** - Flat, Bass Boost, Treble Boost, Vocal, Rock, Electronic, Acoustic
 - **Custom Presets** - Save and load your own EQ configurations
 - **Menu Bar App** - Lightweight, always accessible from your menu bar
 - **Launch at Login** - Optional auto-start with macOS
 - **Multi-Device Support** - Works with built-in speakers, headphones, and audio interfaces

 ## Requirements

 - macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
 - [BlackHole 2ch](https://github.com/ExistentialAudio/BlackHole) virtual audio driver

 ## Installation

 1. Install BlackHole: `brew install blackhole-2ch`
 2. Download and open **SoundMax-Installer.dmg**
 3. Drag SoundMax to Applications
 4. Set system audio output to "BlackHole 2ch" in System Settings
 5. Launch SoundMax and select your real speakers as output
 6. Click Start and enjoy!

 ## Notes

 - First launch: Grant microphone access when prompted (required to capture audio from BlackHole)
 - Unsigned build: Right-click → Open to bypass Gatekeeper

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