Mixbar guide
How to control individual app volume on Mac
A practical guide to per-app volume control on macOS.
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Why system volume is not enough
macOS gives you one main volume control, but your apps do not all need the same level. A meeting can be too quiet while music is too loud, or a browser tab can interrupt a podcast.
Per-app volume solves that mismatch: each running app gets its own level while the Mac’s system volume stays where you set it.
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Using Mixbar
- Download Mixbar and move it to Applications.
- Complete the short setup and allow Screen & System Audio Recording when macOS asks.
- Open Mixbar from the menu bar and adjust the slider for each app.
- Mute one app when you need silence without interrupting everything else.
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What it works with
Mixbar is designed for apps that play through your Mac’s current output, including music players, browsers, video calls, chat apps and games. Apps that select their own output device may need to be switched back to the system default first.
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Get Mixbar
Mixbar is a native macOS utility for macOS 26 or later. The license is a one-time $14.99 purchase, with no subscription.