Posted By Paul Kafasis on February 14th, 2017
Update (March 26th, 2019): Just over two years later, we released an overhauled SoundSource 4, now a fully-featured system-wide audio control utility. SoundSource 4 includes the ability to control audio on per-application basis, and add effects to any audio. Worth noting, version 4 removes the play-thru functionality which had been added in SoundSource 3. Learn more about SoundSource 4 here.
This post is preserved in its entirety for historical purposes.
Today, we're pleased to unveil SoundSource, a tremendously handy new tool offering fast access to all your Mac's critical sound settings!
From SoundSource's menu bar icon, you can instantly configure the audio devices your Mac uses for Input, Output and Sound Effects. In seconds, you can adjust the volume for each of your audio devices or switch between connected devices. SoundSource can also enable the soft play-thru of audio from input devices. Use the Play-Thru window to monitor any connected input, such as a microphone, right through your headphones or other output.
SoundSource is a superior sound control in a tremendously convenient package. It tucks out of your way in the menu bar until you need it, then provides easy access to swap audio devices, adjust volumes, and more. It's the sound control that should be built into MacOS, now available from Rogue Amoeba.1
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From SoundSource's menu bar icon, you can instantly configure the audio devices your Mac uses for Input, Output and Sound Effects. In seconds, you can adjust the volume for each of your audio devices or switch between connected devices. SoundSource can also enable the soft play-thru of audio from input devices. Use the Play-Thru window to monitor any connected input, such as a microphone, right through your headphones or other output.
SoundSource is a superior sound control in a tremendously convenient package. It tucks out of your way in the menu bar until you need it, then provides easy access to swap audio devices, adjust volumes, and more. It's the sound control that should be built into MacOS, now available from Rogue Amoeba.1
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- An attenuation of 0 will produce a non-attenuated sound, i.e. Its volume will always be the same whether it is heard from near or from far. On the other hand, an attenuation value such as 100 will make the sound fade out very quickly as it gets further from the listener. The default value of the attenuation is 1.
Get It Now
Visit the SoundSource page to learn more and download our free trial for Mac OS X 10.10 (Yosemite) and higher. When you're ready, you can purchase SoundSource right through our store.
A Special Offer for Current Rogue Amoeba Customers
As a special bonus for our customers, folks who own a license for any of current MacOS applications are eligible to receive a complimentary license for SoundSource 3! If you already own one of our other products, click here to redeem this offer.
If you've been considering picking up Airfoil, Audio Hijack, or any of our other Mac apps, now's a great time to do it. When you purchase, you'll also earn a complimentary copy of SoundSource 3.
Footnotes:
- If the SoundSource name sounds familiar, you may have used our original SoundSource application back in the early 2000s. SoundSource 3 is a modern new version, offering the audio device controls from the original SoundSource, as well as the audio play-thru functionality once found in our LineIn application. Click here to read more. ↩︎
Unlike the software developed for Windows system, most of the applications installed in Mac OS X generally can be removed with relative ease. SoundSource 2.5.1 is a third party application that provides additional functionality to OS X system and enjoys a popularity among Mac users. However, instead of installing it by dragging its icon to the Application folder, uninstalling SoundSource 2.5.1 may need you to do more than a simple drag-and-drop to the Trash.
Download Mac App RemoverWhen installed, SoundSource 2.5.1 creates files in several locations. Generally, its additional files, such as preference files and application support files, still remains on the hard drive after you delete SoundSource 2.5.1 from the Application folder, in case that the next time you decide to reinstall it, the settings of this program still be kept. But if you are trying to uninstall SoundSource 2.5.1 in full and free up your disk space, removing all its components is highly necessary. Continue reading this article to learn about the proper methods for uninstalling SoundSource 2.5.1.
Manually uninstall SoundSource 2.5.1 step by step:
Most applications in Mac OS X are bundles that contain all, or at least most, of the files needed to run the application, that is to say, they are self-contained. Thus, different from the program uninstall method of using the control panel in Windows, Mac users can easily drag any unwanted application to the Trash and then the removal process is started. Despite that, you should also be aware that removing an unbundled application by moving it into the Trash leave behind some of its components on your Mac. To fully get rid of SoundSource 2.5.1 from your Mac, you can manually follow these steps:
1. Terminate SoundSource 2.5.1 process(es) via Activity MonitorBefore uninstalling SoundSource 2.5.1, you'd better quit this application and end all its processes. If SoundSource 2.5.1 is frozen, you can press Cmd +Opt + Esc, select SoundSource 2.5.1 in the pop-up windows and click Force Quit to quit this program (this shortcut for force quit works for the application that appears but not for its hidden processes).
Open Activity Monitor in the Utilities folder in Launchpad, and select All Processes on the drop-down menu at the top of the window. Select the process(es) associated with SoundSource 2.5.1 in the list, click Quit Process icon in the left corner of the window, and click Quit in the pop-up dialog box (if that doesn't work, then try Force Quit).
2. Delete SoundSource 2.5.1 application using the TrashFirst of all, make sure to log into your Mac with an administrator account, or you will be asked for a password when you try to delete something.
Open the Applications folder in the Finder (if it doesn't appear in the sidebar, go to the Menu Bar, open the 'Go' menu, and select Applications in the list), search for SoundSource 2.5.1 application by typing its name in the search field, and then drag it to the Trash (in the dock) to begin the uninstall process. Alternatively you can also click on the SoundSource 2.5.1 icon/folder and move it to the Trash by pressing Cmd + Del or choosing the File and Move to Trash commands.
For the applications that are installed from the App Store, you can simply go to the Launchpad, search for the application, click and hold its icon with your mouse button (or hold down the Option key), then the icon will wiggle and show the 'X' in its left upper corner. Click the 'X' and click Delete in the confirmation dialog.
Download Mac App Remover 3. Remove all components related to SoundSource 2.5.1 in FinderThough SoundSource 2.5.1 has been deleted to the Trash, its lingering files, logs, caches and other miscellaneous contents may stay on the hard disk. For complete removal of SoundSource 2.5.1, you can manually detect and clean out all components associated with this application. You can search for the relevant names using Spotlight. Those preference files of SoundSource 2.5.1 can be found in the Preferences folder within your user's library folder (~/Library/Preferences) or the system-wide Library located at the root of the system volume (/Library/Preferences/), while the support files are located in '~/Library/Application Support/' or '/Library/Application Support/'.
Open the Finder, go to the Menu Bar, open the 'Go' menu, select the entry:|Go to Folder... and then enter the path of the Application Support folder:~/Library
Search for any files or folders with the program's name or developer's name in the ~/Library/Preferences/, ~/Library/Application Support/ and ~/Library/Caches/ folders. Right click on those items and click Move to Trash to delete them.
Meanwhile, search for the following locations to delete associated items:
- /Library/Preferences/
- /Library/Application Support/
- /Library/Caches/
Besides, there may be some kernel extensions or hidden files that are not obvious to find. In that case, you can do a Google search about the components for SoundSource 2.5.1. Usually kernel extensions are located in in /System/Library/Extensions and end with the extension .kext, while hidden files are mostly located in your home folder. You can use Terminal (inside Applications/Utilities) to list the contents of the directory in question and delete the offending item.
4. Empty the Trash to fully remove SoundSource 2.5.1If you are determined to delete SoundSource 2.5.1 permanently, the last thing you need to do is emptying the Trash. To completely empty your trash can, you can right click on the Trash in the dock and choose Empty Trash, or simply choose Empty Trash under the Finder menu (Notice: you can not undo this act, so make sure that you haven't mistakenly deleted anything before doing this act. If you change your mind, before emptying the Trash, you can right click on the items in the Trash and choose Put Back in the list). In case you cannot empty the Trash, reboot your Mac.
Download Mac App RemoverTips for the app with default uninstall utility:
You may not notice that, there are a few of Mac applications that come with dedicated uninstallation programs. Though the method mentioned above can solve the most app uninstall problems, you can still go for its installation disk or the application folder or package to check if the app has its own uninstaller first. If so, just run such an app and follow the prompts to uninstall properly. After that, search for related files to make sure if the app and its additional files are fully deleted from your Mac.
Automatically uninstall SoundSource 2.5.1 with MacRemover (recommended):
No doubt that uninstalling programs in Mac system has been much simpler than in Windows system. But it still may seem a little tedious and time-consuming for those OS X beginners to manually remove SoundSource 2.5.1 and totally clean out all its remnants. Why not try an easier and faster way to thoroughly remove it?
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If you intend to save your time and energy in uninstalling SoundSource 2.5.1, or you encounter some specific problems in deleting it to the Trash, or even you are not sure which files or folders belong to SoundSource 2.5.1, you can turn to a professional third-party uninstaller to resolve troubles. Here MacRemover is recommended for you to accomplish SoundSource 2.5.1 uninstall within three simple steps. MacRemover is a lite but powerful uninstaller utility that helps you thoroughly remove unwanted, corrupted or incompatible apps from your Mac. Now let's see how it works to complete SoundSource 2.5.1 removal task.
1. Download MacRemover and install it by dragging its icon to the application folder. 2. Launch MacRemover in the dock or Launchpad, select SoundSource 2.5.1 appearing on the interface, and click Run Analysis button to proceed. 3. Review SoundSource 2.5.1 files or folders, click Complete Uninstall button and then click Yes in the pup-up dialog box to confirm SoundSource 2.5.1 removal.The whole uninstall process may takes even less than one minute to finish, and then all items associated with SoundSource 2.5.1 has been successfully removed from your Mac!
Benefits of using MacRemover:
MacRemover has a friendly and simply interface and even the first-time users can easily operate any unwanted program uninstallation. With its unique Smart Analytic System, MacRemover is capable of quickly locating every associated components of SoundSource 2.5.1 and safely deleting them within a few clicks. Thoroughly uninstalling SoundSource 2.5.1 from your mac with MacRemover becomes incredibly straightforward and speedy, right? You don't need to check the Library or manually remove its additional files. Actually, all you need to do is a select-and-delete move. As MacRemover comes in handy to all those who want to get rid of any unwanted programs without any hassle, you're welcome to download it and enjoy the excellent user experience right now!
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This article provides you two methods (both manually and automatically) to properly and quickly uninstall SoundSource 2.5.1, and either of them works for most of the apps on your Mac. If you confront any difficulty in uninstalling any unwanted application/software, don't hesitate to apply this automatic tool and resolve your troubles.
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