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v1.0.0 - Initial Release
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 virtual audio driver
Installation
- Install BlackHole:
brew install blackhole-2ch - Download and open SoundMax-Installer.dmg
- Drag SoundMax to Applications
- Set system audio output to "BlackHole 2ch" in System Settings
- Launch SoundMax and select your real speakers as output
- 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