Loopback AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Audio Recorders for Mac

There are many alternatives to Loopback for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac Audio Recorder alternative is BlackHole Audio Loopback Driver, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Loopback and 11 are Audio Recorders available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac Audio Recorder alternatives to Loopback are VB-Audio Virtual Cable, Soundflower, SoundDesk and SWB Audio App.

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  1. BlackHole is a modern macOS virtual audio driver that allows applications to pass audio to other applications with zero additional latency.

    22 BlackHole Audio Loopback Driver alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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  2. VB-Audio CABLE is a Windows Audio Driver working as a Virtual Audio Cable. After installing the VB-CABLE driver, a new playback device appears in the audio device list and can be set as default device. VB-CABLE can be set as the default device, just like any regular audio device.

    26 VB-Audio Virtual Cable alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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  3. Soundflower icon
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    Soundflower is a Mac OS X system extension that allows applications to pass audio to other applications. Soundflower is easy to use, it simply presents itself as an audio device, allowing any audio application to send and receive audio with no other support needed.

    24 Soundflower alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
     
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  4. SoundDesk icon
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    SoundDesk is the easiest way to turn your macOS into a professional mixing desk.

    19 SoundDesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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  5. SWB Audio App solves the problem of getting "computer audio" into your apps.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. GroundControl virtual audio drivers allow applications to pass audio to other applications with zero latency.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. Sound Siphon icon
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    Sound Siphon is a software package that makes your Mac’s audio output available as an audio input device. It enables you to send audio from one application to another where it can be processed, streamed, or recorded.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Audio Route icon
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    Record system audio on macOS — appears as a virtual input device in any app and as a VST3/AU plugin in any DAW. One-time purchase, no subscription.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Sound Siphon: Audio Unit routes application and system audio straight into AU hosts like Logic Pro, Ableton Live, REAPER, and Sessions — in real time.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. Home Rec icon
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    Home Rec is a lightweight macOS menu bar app that captures system audio output and saves it as high-quality WAV files (48kHz/16-bit stereo). Built with SwiftUI and Apple's ScreenCaptureKit framework, it provides a simple one-click recording experience without requiring...

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    • Mac
     
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