Observed arrival · 2026-09-28

Mixbar: a per-app mixer for macOS

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Editorial interest 77/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A Mac menu-bar app with separate volume sliders and mute controls for each app, without changing system volume.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-28 issue.

For: Mac users balancing audio across apps
Worth noticing: A license key covers up to two Macs; the stated requirement is macOS 26 or later.

Field notes

Setup involves entering a license key, granting system-audio access, and running a sound check. The site says no driver or system extension is installed, the microphone is not used, and network access is limited to a license check. A key is listed for up to two Macs, and the stated compatibility starts at macOS 26.

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