SoundMax v1.1.3-beta

Bug Fixes

AutoEQ Headphone Fetching

• Fixed URL encoding issue that caused "EQ data not found" errors
• Added "Back to List" button when a fetch fails
• Search field now clears error state automatically
• Consolidated all profiles to oratory1990 source for reliability

Previous Updates

• v1.1.2: Custom app icon
• v1.1.1: macOS Ventura support, 150+ headphone profiles

Installation

1. Install BlackHole 2ch: brew install blackhole-2ch
2. Download and open the DMG
3. Drag SoundMax to Applications
4. Set system output to "BlackHole 2ch"
5. Launch SoundMax, select your speakers, click Start

Note: If macOS blocks the app, right-click → Open → Open

SoundMax v1.1.2-beta

What's New

Custom App Icon

• New app icon featuring the slider symbol on a dark gradient background

Previous Updates (v1.1.1)

• macOS 13.0 (Ventura) support
• 150+ AutoEQ headphone profiles with oratory1990/crinacle source labels

Installation

1. Install BlackHole 2ch: brew install blackhole-2ch
2. Download and open the DMG
3. Drag SoundMax to Applications
4. Set system output to "BlackHole 2ch"
5. Launch SoundMax, select your speakers, click Start

Note: If macOS blocks the app, right-click → Open → Open

SoundMax v1.1.1-beta

What's New

macOS Ventura Support

• Now compatible with macOS 13.0 (Ventura) and later (previously required Sonoma)

Expanded AutoEQ Database

• 150+ headphone profiles (up from 35)
• Added source attribution showing oratory1990 or crinacle next to each headphone
• Covers: Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic, Sony, Audio-Technica, HiFiMAN, Focal, AKG, Moondrop, and many more

Installation

1. Install BlackHole 2ch: brew install blackhole-2ch
2. Download and open the DMG
3. Drag SoundMax to Applications
4. Set system output to "BlackHole 2ch"
5. Launch SoundMax, select your speakers, click Start

Note: If macOS blocks the app, right-click → Open → Open

SoundMax v1.1.0-beta

SoundMax v1.1.0-beta

New Features

• Per-Device Profiles - Automatically saves and restores EQ settings for each output device
• HDMI Volume Control - Software volume slider for HDMI outputs (macOS disables hardware control)
• AutoEQ Integration - One-click headphone correction for 35+ popular models
• Quick Help - In-app help popover (? button)

Included Headphones (AutoEQ)

Sennheiser HD 600/650/800, Beyerdynamic DT 770/880/990, Sony WH-1000XM4/XM5, Apple AirPods Pro/Pro 2, Audio-Technica ATH-M50x, HiFiMAN Sundara, Moondrop Aria/Blessing 2, and more.

Requirements

• macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
• BlackHole 2ch: brew install blackhole-2ch

Known Issues

This is a beta release. Please report issues at:
https://github.com/snap-sites/SoundMax/issues

v1.0.0 - Initial Release

SoundMax v1.0.0

A free, open-source macOS system-wide 10-band parametric equalizer.

Features

• 10-Band Parametric EQ - Fine-tune frequencies from 32Hz to 16kHz
• ±12dB Range - Professional-grade biquad filter processing
• 7 Built-in Presets - Flat, Bass Boost, Treble Boost, Vocal, Rock, Electronic, Acoustic
• Custom Presets - Save and load your own EQ configurations
• Menu Bar App - Lightweight, always accessible from your menu bar
• Launch at Login - Optional auto-start with macOS
• Multi-Device Support - Works with built-in speakers, headphones, and audio interfaces

Requirements

• macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
• BlackHole 2ch virtual audio driver

Installation

1. Install BlackHole: brew install blackhole-2ch
2. Download and open SoundMax-Installer.dmg
3. Drag SoundMax to Applications
4. Set system audio output to "BlackHole 2ch" in System Settings
5. Launch SoundMax and select your real speakers as output
6. Click Start and enjoy!

Notes

• First launch: Grant microphone access when prompted (required to capture audio from BlackHole)
• Unsigned build: Right-click → Open to bypass Gatekeeper