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🎚️ Fader - Control volume for every individual app

Fader creates a volume mixer for your computer. macOS lacks a central place to balance sound levels for different programs. This tool fills that gap. It lives in your menu bar. You see every app that makes sound. You get a slider for each one. You can mute apps or check sound levels with live meters.

📥 How to download and install

1. Visit the official releases page.
2. Look for the most recent version at the top of the list.
3. Click the link that ends in .dmg to start your download.
4. Open the file once it finishes downloading.
5. Drag the Fader icon into your Applications folder.
6. Open your Applications folder and double-click Fader to start the program.

🛠️ How to use the app

Fader sits in your menu bar at the top of your screen. Look for the small speaker icon. Click this icon to open the Fader window. You see a list of all open apps that use sound.

Each app has a slider. Move the slider to the left to lower the sound. Move it to the right to increase the sound. Each row shows a bar that reacts to sound as it plays. This helps you see which app uses audio at a specific moment.

Click the speaker icon next to each slider to mute that specific app. Click the same icon again to turn the sound back on.

⚙️ App features

• Individual sliders for every software program running on your Mac.
• Live sound meters that show volume levels in real time.
• Simple mute buttons for each active audio source.
• Fast access from the menu bar.
• Low memory usage for smooth performance.
• Direct integration with system audio settings.

🖥️ System requirements

• macOS version 12.0 or newer.
• An Intel or Apple Silicon processor.
• At least 50 megabytes of disk space.
• A basic understanding of your menu bar.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Does this app change my system sound drivers? No. Fader works with Core Audio. It does not install extra drivers or change how your Mac handles sound. It talks to the system to manage volumes for you.

How do I close the app? Open the Fader window. Click the gear icon in the corner. Select Quit from the menu. You can also right-click the icon in your dock and choose Quit if the app is active.

Does Fader use much power? Fader stays lightweight. It runs in the background and only processes sound data when you open the menu. It should not drain your battery or slow down your computer.

Can I hide the app? The app stays in the menu bar for easy access. It does not occupy space in your dock unless you want it to.

🔐 Privacy and security

Fader keeps all data on your computer. It does not send your sound information to the cloud or any outside servers. The app only listens to audio levels so it can show them in the meters. It does not record your conversations. It does not store audio clips.

🤝 Support and contributions

This project is open source. The code is available for anyone to view. You can report bugs or suggest new features on the project page. If you find a problem, open an issue so others can help fix it. You can see how the app works by looking at the source code. The project uses Swift and SwiftUI for the interface.

📄 License details

Fader follows the terms of the MIT License. You can use the app at no cost. You can share the app with friends. The license allows modification and distribution as long as you include the original notice.