As an audio geek I wanted to talk about some of the apps and programs I have been using that help speed up my workflow. One of those apps is SoundSource by Rogue Amoeba. For a detailed breakdown of what SoundSource does and how it could help you, continue reading after the break.
So what is SoundScource?
SoundSource is a mac application that takes all of your sound settings that are neatly packaged up in your system preferences and lets you skip a few steps to access them by rolling them all out into an easy access drop down menu.
Why use it?
If you don’t use an apple keyboard or a keyboard with volume control, this can come in very handy. Mac OSX 10.5 only has the ability to show the volume in the menu bar. With SoundSource, its easy to quickly switch between different inputs and outputs, change where your system sounds will be coming out, as well as get into your sound and MIDI preferences.
If you are like me and have an external audio interface and go back and fourth between different pieces of recording hardware and software, then this application is a life saver.
How much?
You can thank the guys at Rogue Amoeba for this one because its a freebie!
Where do I get it?
RogueAmoeba.com. These guys are the professionals when it comes to controlling the sound going into or coming out of your computer. From hijacking the audio of a particular application to streaming your music across your network, Rogue Amoeba can help you make it happen.
So why do I care?
I am a dedicated fanboy of Rogue Amoeba, and more in particular SoundSource. Since switching to Mac from Windows XP when it was on its last leg before Vista invaded, SoundSource helped me keep the confusion to a minimum while keeping the functionality to the maximum.