The important stuff, answered honestly.
What macOS versions are supported?
SoundPrism requires macOS Sonoma or later. It uses native Apple frameworks
for audio processing. It runs natively on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.
Do I need to install a driver?
Nope! Just drag SoundPrism to your Applications folder and you're set.
Most Mac audio tools require installing a system driver or plugin.
SoundPrism takes a different approach: it uses native Apple frameworks,
so there's nothing extra to install. No kernel extensions, no virtual
devices in your Audio MIDI Setup, and no waiting for driver updates
after macOS upgrades.
Why does macOS show a purple recording indicator?
That's macOS being transparent about audio access. SoundPrism processes app audio
in real time for mixing and effects. macOS treats this similarly to screen recording and shows
the purple dot.
We never record or store your audio unless you explicitly hit the record button — and even then,
recordings are saved locally on your Mac. Your audio is never transmitted anywhere, period.
What audio effects are included?
Every app gets its own independent instance of: 10-band parametric EQ, multiband
compressor, peak limiter, volume normalization, stereo widener, crossfeed
(headphone simulation), noise gate, stereo balance, and volume control (0–200%). All effects
bypass cleanly when disabled, with zero CPU overhead.
How is SoundPrism different from SoundSource?
They solve a similar problem in different ways. SoundPrism uses native
Apple frameworks with zero system modifications. No drivers to install
or maintain. It also includes a built-in multiband compressor, peak
limiter, normalizer, stereo widener, crossfeed, noise gate, and
dual-stream recording. SoundSource has strengths of its own, like
Audio Unit hosting and grouped outputs. It depends on what matters
most to you.
How does SoundPrism compare to FineTune?
FineTune is a solid open-source project, and we respect what they've built.
SoundPrism goes further with a full signal chain: multiband compressor,
peak limiter, normalizer, stereo widener, crossfeed, noise gate, and
per-app recording. SoundPrism also works on macOS Sonoma (FineTune
requires Sequoia) and uses a driver-free architecture. If you need
more than volume and EQ, SoundPrism is worth a look.
Will it break when I update macOS?
SoundPrism uses a public, documented Apple framework. When macOS updates, the framework keeps
working. It's
Apple's own infrastructure. We've survived every macOS update since Sonoma with zero
issues,
because there's no driver to break.
Does it work with pro audio apps like Logic and Ableton?
Yes. Since SoundPrism doesn't install a virtual audio device or HAL plugin, it doesn't interfere
with your pro audio chain. Your DAW sees the same real hardware devices it always does.
What's the refund policy?
30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. The 7-day free trial gives you plenty of
time to test everything first.
