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Unlike Windows, macOS doesn’t let you adjust the volume of each app on your Mac individually. However, you can achieve this using third-party apps. SoundSource is one such app I use to control volume levels for individual apps on my Mac.
Using SoundSource to Control the Volume of Individual Apps
SoundSource is an all-in-one solution for all your audio control needs on a Mac. It lives in the menu bar and lets you control a bunch of things, including volume levels for individual apps, with a few simple clicks.
Download:SoundSource(Free trial, $47)
To get started, download SoundSource to your Mac using the link above. Then, launch it and finish the initial setup. All you need to do is click theEnablebutton on different cards you see on the screen and follow the on-screen instructions.
You may also want toadd SoundSource as a login item on your Macso that it automatically launches when you log in to your Mac. Once set up, you can use SoundSource to set volume levels for different apps on your Mac by following these steps:
What Else Can the SoundSource App Do?
SoundSource is a powerful Mac app that does many other things besides letting you set volume levels for each app on your Mac individually. Some of its notable features include:
SoundSource is a reliable utility that gives you per-app volume control on a Mac. However, you’ll need to purchase its license to use it without any limitations, as the free trial adjusts audio for 20 minutes upon launching the app. After that, the app applies noise to degrade the audio. You can relaunch the app to start a new session and test out the app thoroughly.
Alternatively, if you don’t want to spend money on a third-party app like SoundSource, there are some free alternatives that you can try.Background Musicis a popular option, but it’s worth noting that I encountered a few bugs while testing it.
