Background Music
A macOS audio utility that automatically pauses music, controls per-app volumes, and records system audio.
What is Background Music?
Background Music is a macOS audio utility that acts as a virtual audio device to manage system audio behavior. It automatically pauses music players when other audio plays, provides individual volume controls for each application, and enables system-wide audio recording. It solves the problem of managing multiple audio sources and applications on macOS without built-in per-app volume controls.
Mac users who frequently switch between audio sources like music players, video calls, and games, and need automatic music pausing or per-app volume adjustments. Audio professionals and podcasters who require system audio recording capabilities.
It's a free, open-source alternative to commercial macOS audio utilities, offering core features like auto-pausing and per-app volume control without cost. It integrates deeply with macOS's audio system for reliable performance and supports a wide range of music players.
Overview
Background Music, a macOS audio utility: automatically pause your music, set individual apps' volumes and record system audio.
Use Cases
Best For
- Automatically pausing Spotify when starting a Zoom call
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