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  • Cosmic 1.0.0 for Mac

    Cosmic 1.0.0 for Mac

    Cosmic 1.0.0 for Mac

    Cosmic 1.0.0 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 12, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 12, 2026

    A plain two colour gradient rarely looks expensive. Real light blooms, bleeds and softens at the edges, and that is the gap Cosmic aims to close. Sold through aescripts, Cosmic builds cinematic gradients directly on your shapes and text inside After Effects and Premiere Pro. Curated colour palettes plus glow and optical diffusion make ramps feel photographed rather than drawn, and GPU acceleration keeps previews responsive.

    Key Features

    • Cinematic gradients applied directly to shape and text elements in your timeline
    • Curated colour palettes that give you tasteful starting points in one click
    • Built in glow and optical diffusion for a soft, filmic falloff at the edges
    • GPU acceleration on Apple Silicon and NVIDIA hardware for responsive previews
    • Works in both After Effects and Premiere Pro, so a look can travel between apps

    How to Download

    1. Use the download button on this page, or Download from the official site to get Cosmic.
    2. Install the plugin following the included instructions, then restart your host app.
    3. Apply Cosmic to a shape or text layer, choose a palette and shape the glow to taste.

    System Requirements

    Cosmic needs a Mac running a recent version of Adobe After Effects or Premiere Pro. GPU acceleration is available on Apple Silicon Macs for smooth previews.

    FAQs

    Does Cosmic only work on text?

    No. It is designed for shapes and text elements alike, which covers titles, logos, lower thirds and graphic overlays.

    Can I build my own colour combinations?

    Yes. The curated palettes are starting points, and you can adjust the gradient to match your own brand or scene colours.

    Which apps does Cosmic run in?

    Cosmic runs inside Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro on Mac, using the GPU for faster rendering.

  • eqMac 1.9.2 for Mac

    eqMac 1.9.2 for Mac

    eqMac 1.9.2 for Mac

    eqMac 1.9.2 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 12, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 12, 2026

    macOS gives every app the same flat sound, whether that suits your headphones or not. eqMac sits between your apps and your speakers and fixes that. It is a system wide equalizer and volume mixer: the free tier offers bass, mid and treble controls plus a fixed ten band equalizer and a large library of headphone presets. Version 1.9.2 added a per device choice of capture method on newer macOS releases.

    Key Features

    • System wide equalization that applies to music, video, calls and games alike
    • Ten band equalizer in the free tier, with basic bass, mid and treble controls
    • Thousands of headphone presets through AutoEQ integration for a fast starting point
    • Volume booster and balance support, including control for HDMI output devices
    • Optional Pro tier with unlimited EQ bands, a spectrum analyzer and per app volume

    How to Download

    1. Use the download button on this page, or Download from the official site to get eqMac.
    2. Open the downloaded file, install eqMac and approve its audio driver when macOS asks.
    3. Play some music, open eqMac from the menu bar and adjust the equalizer to taste.

    System Requirements

    eqMac supports macOS 10.13 and later on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. It installs its own audio driver, so an administrator password is needed during setup.

    FAQs

    Is eqMac free?

    The core equalizer is free with no time limit. A Pro edition adds expert EQ tools, per app volume and Audio Unit hosting for those who want more.

    Does eqMac work with every app?

    Yes. Because it processes system audio, the equalizer applies to all apps at once, from browsers to music players.

    Will it work with my headphones?

    Very likely. eqMac includes thousands of AutoEQ presets for popular headphone models, and you can still tune the bands by hand.

  • Linear Wipe+ 1.0.0 for Mac

    Linear Wipe+ 1.0.0 for Mac

    Linear Wipe+ 1.0.0 for Mac

    Linear Wipe+ 1.0.0 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 12, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 12, 2026

    Linear Wipe+ is a small plugin for Adobe After Effects that takes the familiar linear wipe idea and gives you closer control over how the move looks. Instead of fighting with masks and mattes for a simple reveal, you apply the effect, pick a direction, soften the edge and keyframe the progress. It suits title reveals, logo moves and quick scene changes where a tidy edge is what the edit needs.

    Key Features

    • Control wipe angle and direction from a single effect panel
    • Keyframe transition completion for smooth and precise timing
    • Soften the moving edge with adjustable feather controls
    • Works on footage, text and shape layers inside a composition
    • Sits inside your normal After Effects workflow on Mac

    How to Download

    1. Use the download button on this page to get the plugin package.
    2. Run the installer, follow the prompts, then restart After Effects if it was open.
    3. Open a composition, apply the effect to a layer and set the angle, feather and completion values.

    System Requirements

    You need a Mac that runs a current version of Adobe After Effects, plus free space for the plugin and your projects. An After Effects licence from Adobe is required, since the plugin runs inside that host app.

    FAQs

    Is Linear Wipe+ a standalone app?

    No. It is a plugin that lives inside After Effects, so you use it from the Effects panel on layers in your compositions, just like a built in effect.

    Does it replace the built in Linear Wipe effect?

    No, it sits alongside it. Keep using the standard effect for basic moves and reach for this one when you want finer control.

    Where do I find it after installing?

    Restart After Effects, open the Effects panel and search for the plugin by name, then apply it to any layer.

  • PerfectTUNES R2026.09.25 for Mac

    PerfectTUNES R2026.09.25 for Mac

    PerfectTUNES R2026.09.25 for Mac

    PerfectTUNES R2026.09.25 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 12, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 12, 2026

    A big music library slowly collects small problems. Covers go missing, tags drift out of shape, the same song turns up twice and a few old CD rips carry errors you never noticed. PerfectTUNES from Illustrate gathers five focused tools in one place to sort all of that out in a few passes, instead of fixing files one by one.

    Key Features

    • Album Art finds missing covers and replaces low resolution artwork
    • ID Tags editor fixes metadata across whole albums in one go
    • De Dup listens to your tracks and flags true duplicates
    • AccurateRip checks lossless rips against a shared results database
    • ReplayGain calculates track and album gain for even playback volume

    How to Download

    1. Use the download button on this page to get the Mac installer.
    2. You can also Download from the official site to get the trial straight from the maker.
    3. Open the downloaded file, install the app, then launch it and point it at your music folder.

    System Requirements

    PerfectTUNES runs on macOS 11 Big Sur or later, including recent releases, on Intel and Apple silicon machines. You also need free space for the library index it builds while scanning.

    FAQs

    Can I try PerfectTUNES before buying?

    Yes. The free trial runs for 21 days with full features, although the unregistered version limits saving in the Album Art, ID Tags and De Dup tools.

    Which audio formats does it work with?

    It is built for the formats the dBpoweramp family handles, including FLAC, Apple Lossless, MP3 and other common types found in ripped and downloaded collections.

    Will it change my files without asking?

    No. The tools scan and suggest fixes first. You review the proposed artwork, tag edits or duplicates and apply only the changes you are happy with.

  • Applite for Mac

    Applite for Mac

    Applite for Mac

    Applite for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 12, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 12, 2026

    Plenty of good Mac software never reaches the App Store, and fetching it by hand means hunting down disk images and clicking through installers. Applite gives that software a proper store front. It is a free, open source app built on Homebrew Cask, so you can browse categories, install with one click and keep everything updated from one window, without ever opening Terminal.

    Key Features

    • Browse thousands of Mac apps by category or search by name
    • Install apps with one click and skip installer windows
    • Update all the apps you installed from a single place
    • Uninstall apps and delete their leftover data in one step
    • Export your app list and rebuild it fast on a new Mac

    How to Download

    1. Use the download button on this page to get the Applite disk image.
    2. You can also Download from the official site to fetch the same app from its home page.
    3. Open the image, move Applite to Applications, and let it set itself up on first launch.

    System Requirements

    Applite needs macOS 14 Sonoma or later and runs natively on Apple silicon and Intel Macs. It brings its own separate copy of Homebrew, so no developer tools or prior setup are required.

    FAQs

    Is Applite really free?

    Yes. It is free and open source under the MIT licence. There is no paid version, no subscription and no account to create before you can use it.

    Do I need to know Homebrew to use it?

    No. Homebrew does the installing in the background, but Applite hides all of it. You browse and click, as you would with any store.

    Does Applite collect my data?

    No. The app has no accounts, no analytics and no telemetry. It only manages the software you choose to install, update or remove through it.

  • Shotcut 26.9.27 for Mac

    Shotcut 26.9.27 for Mac

    Shotcut 26.9.27 for Mac

    Shotcut 26.9.27 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 12, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 12, 2026

    Shotcut is a free, open source video editor that handles serious work without a subscription or a watermark at the end. It opens a wide range of formats on the timeline thanks to its FFmpeg base, so you spend less time converting clips and more time cutting. This release adds automatic audio ducking and adjustment clips, two tools that save minutes on everyday edits.

    Key Features

    • Multi track timeline editing with native format support
    • Automatic audio ducking lowers music under speech for you
    • Adjustment clips apply effects across several clips at once
    • Large set of video and audio filters, transitions and scopes
    • Export presets for common uses plus full custom output settings

    How to Download

    1. Use the download button on this page to get the Mac build.
    2. You can also Download from the official site to get the current version from the project.
    3. Open the downloaded file, move Shotcut to Applications, and launch it to start your first project.

    System Requirements

    This release needs a 64 bit Mac running macOS 12 or later, up to the newest macOS versions. A recent machine with solid storage and memory will preview and export high resolution footage far more smoothly than an older one.

    FAQs

    Is Shotcut free for commercial work?

    Yes. It is open source under the GPL licence, and the project states that commercial use is allowed. There is no activation check and no paid tier.

    Does Shotcut add a watermark to exports?

    No. Finished videos come out clean at whatever resolution and format you choose in the export settings, with no branding added by the editor.

    My Mac runs an older macOS. What can I do?

    The project keeps older builds available. Version 24.01.31 was the last to support macOS 10.14 and 10.15, and a separate build covers macOS 11.

  • Itsycal 0.28.0 for Mac

    Itsycal 0.28.0 for Mac

    Itsycal 0.28.0 for Mac

    Itsycal 0.28.0 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 12, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 12, 2026

    Itsycal is a tiny calendar that lives in your menu bar and does one job very well. Click its icon and you get a clean month view with your agenda underneath, drawn from the calendars already set up in the Mac Calendar app. It can even stand in for the system clock. Your day, one click away, with nothing in the way.

    Key Features

    • Compact month view that lives in the menu bar
    • Agenda lists events from the Mac Calendar app below the month
    • Create and delete events and complete reminders with due dates
    • Join buttons appear for video meetings when the time comes
    • Optional clock replacement with custom formats and ISO week numbers

    How to Download

    1. Use the download button on this page to get the Itsycal archive.
    2. You can also Download from the official site to pick the right build for your macOS version.
    3. Unzip the download, move Itsycal to Applications, and click its menu bar icon to begin.

    System Requirements

    The latest build, version 0.28.0, is made for macOS 27 or later. If your Mac runs an older system, the maker also offers a 0.15.15 build for macOS 11 or later, with the same core calendar and agenda features.

    FAQs

    Is Itsycal free?

    Yes. Itsycal is free, and its source code is published on GitHub under the MIT licence. There is no paid tier, no account and nothing to unlock.

    Does Itsycal sync my calendars itself?

    No. It reads the calendars that macOS already manages in the Calendar app, such as iCloud, Google and Exchange accounts you have added there.

    Can I edit an event inside Itsycal?

    Itsycal is made for quick viewing, creating and deleting events. For full editing, open the event in the Calendar app, where every field is available.

  • XLN Audio DS-10 Drum Shaper 1.3.7 for Mac

    XLN Audio DS-10 Drum Shaper 1.3.7 for Mac

    XLN Audio DS-10 Drum Shaper 1.3.7 for Mac

    XLN Audio DS-10 Drum Shaper 1.3.7 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 12, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 12, 2026

    Most transient shapers treat every sound the same. This plugin from XLN Audio was built for drums only, and it shows in how quickly it settles a mix. Pick the mode that matches your source, turn two knobs, and a flat kick or washy snare takes shape in seconds. The Mojo control adds weight in chosen frequency bands while leaving the rest alone.

    Key Features

    • Three modes tuned for kick, snare and full drum bus work
    • Attack control adds snap or softens the front of a hit
    • Sustain control lengthens or tightens the tail of each drum
    • Mojo knob shapes punch in chosen frequency bands only
    • Runs as a VST, AU and AAX plugin in major hosts on Mac

    How to Download

    1. Use the download button on this page to get the installer.
    2. You can also Download from the official site to buy or trial it from XLN Audio.
    3. Run the XLN installer, sign in, install the plugin, then rescan plugins inside your music app.

    System Requirements

    You need macOS 10.13 or later on a 64 bit Mac, a host that loads VST, VST3, AU or AAX plugins, and an internet connection during installation. XLN Audio tests with Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase and Reaper.

    FAQs

    Is this a standalone app?

    No. It is an effect plugin that runs inside your music software, on a drum track or bus in your host.

    How is it different from a general transient shaper?

    Its three modes are tuned for kick, snare and bus sources rather than one generic response, and Mojo works on selected bands only.

    Can I use it on loops and beats, not just single drums?

    Yes. Bus mode is made for grouped material, so loops, full kits and 808 parts all take the same quick treatment.

  • XLN Audio XO Complete 1.8.10 for Mac

    XLN Audio XO Complete 1.8.10 for Mac

    XLN Audio XO Complete 1.8.10 for Mac

    XLN Audio XO Complete 1.8.10 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 12, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 12, 2026

    XO changes how you find drum sounds. Instead of digging through folders, it plots your one shot samples on a visual map, grouped by how they actually sound, so similar kicks, snares and hats sit next to each other. You listen, click and swap until the kit feels right. The Complete edition pairs that workflow with the full core library and every current expansion in one package.

    Key Features

    • Space view sorts one shot samples by sonic similarity
    • Built in sequencer with Groove Templates and the Accentuator
    • Per lane editing with envelopes, filtering and effects
    • Export audio or MIDI with simple drag and drop into your DAW
    • Complete bundle adds all 35 expansions to the core library

    How to Download

    1. Use the download button on this page to get the installer.
    2. You can also Download from the official site to see the bundle options at XLN Audio.
    3. Run the XLN installer, sign in, install XO and its content, then open it in your host or standalone.

    System Requirements

    XO needs macOS 10.13 or later on a 64 bit Mac and an internet connection during installation. It runs as a VST, AU and AAX plugin and standalone, and the sample library needs generous free disk space.

    FAQs

    Can XO use my own samples?

    Yes. Point it at your folders and it adds your one shot samples to the map, sorted by sound next to similar factory samples.

    What does Complete add over standard XO?

    Standard XO ships with the core content of more than 8700 samples and over 240 beat presets. Complete includes that same core plus all 35 expansions.

    Does XO only work inside a DAW?

    No. XO also runs as a standalone application, which is handy for sketching beats before you open a full session.

  • Alfred 5 Powerpack 5.8.1 for Mac

    Alfred 5 Powerpack 5.8.1 for Mac

    Alfred 5 Powerpack 5.8.1 for Mac

    Alfred 5 Powerpack 5.8.1 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 12, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 12, 2026

    Alfred puts your whole Mac a few keystrokes away. Press a hotkey, start typing, and you can launch apps, find files, run web searches and trigger commands without touching the mouse. The Powerpack unlocks the deeper half of the app: workflows that chain actions together, a clipboard history that remembers what you copied, and snippets that expand short codes into full text.

    Key Features

    • Launch apps and find files from one fast hotkey search box
    • Workflows link hotkeys, keywords and actions with no code needed
    • Clipboard History finds text, images and files you copied earlier
    • Snippets expand short abbreviations into full pieces of text
    • System commands, music control and custom web searches built in

    How to Download

    1. Use the download button on this page to get the Alfred installer.
    2. You can also Download from the official site to get Alfred straight from its maker.
    3. Open the download, move Alfred to Applications, launch it and enter your Powerpack licence in Preferences.

    System Requirements

    Alfred 5 runs on macOS 10.14 or later, and the 5.8 line includes tuning for the newest macOS releases. It is a small, light app that stays out of your way until called.

    FAQs

    Is Alfred free to use?

    The core app is free forever for searching, launching and basic tasks. The Powerpack is a paid licence that unlocks workflows, clipboard history, snippets and themes.

    Do I need a separate download for the Powerpack?

    No. There is one Alfred app. Buying a Powerpack licence and entering it in Preferences simply unlocks the extra features inside the copy you already have.

    Can workflows really work without code?

    Yes. You connect ready made objects such as hotkeys, keywords, file actions and scripts on a canvas. Many people build useful workflows without writing a line of code.