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macOS audio, explained
Guides on routing, recording, and virtual audio devices from the SoundPipe team.
BlackHole audio on Mac: how to set it up and use it
BlackHole is the free virtual audio driver most Mac guides recommend. Here is how to install it, record system audio with it, hear what you're recording, and what to use when it gets fiddly.
Read article →QuickTime screen recording with audio
QuickTime can screen record with audio for free, but only from a microphone. Here is how to record your voice, fix silent recordings, and capture the Mac's own sound too.
Read article →How to record FaceTime with audio on Mac
Screen recording a FaceTime call the obvious way gives you silent video, because macOS never records call audio. Here is how to record FaceTime with audio, both sides, on a Mac.
Read article →How to screen record on Mac with audio
Every Mac can screen record for free, but capturing audio is where it gets confusing. Here is how to screen record on a Mac with your voice, with internal audio, or both.
Read article →Best Soundflower Alternatives for Mac (2026)
Soundflower hasn't been updated since 2014 and doesn't run on Apple Silicon Macs. Here are the best Soundflower alternatives in 2026, from the free direct successor to full routing apps, compared honestly.
Read article →Best Loopback Alternatives for Mac (2026)
Loopback is $99. Here are the best Loopback alternatives for routing audio on a Mac in 2026, from free and built-in options to paid apps, compared honestly with real screenshots.
Read article →How to record internal audio on Mac
macOS has no record button for the sound your Mac is playing. Here is every way to record internal audio on a Mac, from free workarounds to a one-click app.
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