FineTune

Project Overview

FineTune is a macOS menu bar app that lets you control the volume of every app independently, route audio to different speakers, and shape your sound with EQ and headphone correction. It is a free and open-source alternative to SoundSource.

Key Features

• Volume control: Per-app sliders and mute, 2x/3x/4x gain presets
• Audio routing: Multi-device output, send apps to different outputs, device priority
• 10-band EQ: Built-in equalizer and headphone correction
• Global hotkeys: App volume up/down, mute, toggle popup
• Keyboard-driven: ↑/↓ navigation, ←/→ volume adjust, M mute
• Pinned apps: Configure apps even when not playing

Target Audience

• macOS users who need fine-grained audio control
• Users looking for an open-source SoundSource alternative
• Audio enthusiasts and podcasters

Quick Start

1. Homebrew install: brew install --cask finetune
2. Launch from Applications folder
3. Grant Screen & System Audio Recording permission
4. Click the menu bar icon to start adjusting

Core Advantages

• Free, open-source, and no subscription
• Native macOS app, lightweight and efficient
• Per-app volume and audio routing support
• Keyboard shortcut driven for convenient operation

System Requirements

• OS: macOS