Category: Mac Utilities

  • Sting 1.0.2 for Mac

    Sting 1.0.2 for Mac

    Sting 1.0.2 for Mac

    Sting 1.0.2 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 15, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 15, 2026

    Sting is a plugin with a clear job. It invents musical lines for you. Created by Iftah, it began life as a Max for Live device and now runs as a normal plugin in most DAWs on macOS. It makes MIDI notes, not sound, so you route its output to any synth you like and shape the tone there.

    Key Features

    • Four generation algorithms that create acid lines, melodies and drum patterns from simple controls
    • Counterpoint mode builds two melody lines plus chords and a bass line together
    • MIDI file import and a modulation section with two LFOs to grow and move patterns
    • Launchpad and monome support turns grid hardware into a live performance and composition tool
    • Strong accessibility with color themes and direct support for VoiceOver and other screen readers

    How to Download

    1. Download from the official site and pick the macOS build of the plugin.
    2. Open the downloaded file and install the VST3, AU or CLAP version your DAW uses.
    3. Restart your DAW, load Sting on a track and route its MIDI output to a synth.

    System Requirements

    Sting needs macOS 11 Big Sur or later and a host app that supports VST3, AU or CLAP plugins. It stays light on the processor because it only generates MIDI data. A grid controller is optional.

    FAQs

    Does Sting make sound on its own?

    No. Sting creates MIDI patterns only. Send those notes to a synth plugin or hardware, and that instrument makes the actual sound.

    Can I use Sting outside Ableton Live?

    Yes. The plugin runs in Logic Pro, Reaper, Bitwig Studio and other macOS hosts, not just in Max for Live.

    Is Sting suitable for blind producers?

    Yes. It was built for accessibility, with screen reader support, color themes for color blindness and full written documentation.

  • MG Marker Master 1.0.0 for Mac

    MG Marker Master 1.0.0 for Mac

    MG Marker Master 1.0.0 for Mac

    MG Marker Master 1.0.0 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 15, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 15, 2026

    Markers are how motion designers talk to a timeline. They flag the beat where a logo lands, the frame a client asked to change, and the section that still needs work. In a busy project those markers multiply fast and get messy. MG Marker Master, sold through aescripts, is a focused tool for creating, labelling and managing markers across layers and compositions, so timeline notes stay clear.

    Key Features

    • Create markers quickly at the playhead with names and notes attached
    • Label and colour markers so beats, edits and review points stand apart
    • Copy and move marker sets between layers and compositions
    • Jump between markers fast while reviewing long timelines
    • Clean up stray or outdated markers to keep projects tidy for handover

    How to Download

    1. Use the download button on this page to get the installer package for your Mac.
    2. Run the installer or follow the included steps, which usually involve the aescripts manager app.
    3. Open After Effects, load a project, and open the tool from the menus or panels.

    System Requirements

    MG Marker Master runs inside Adobe After Effects on macOS, so a current After Effects install is required. It runs well on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.

    FAQs

    Who is this tool for?

    Motion designers and editors who mark up timelines heavily, especially on client work where markers carry notes and revision points.

    Does it replace the markers built into After Effects?

    No. It works with the standard marker system and makes it faster to create and manage markers in bulk. Your markers stay normal After Effects markers.

    Can markers move with a section when I retime it?

    Marker sets can be copied and shifted as a group, which helps when a section moves earlier or later and its notes need to move along with it.

  • Thorium Reader 3.4.0 for Mac

    Thorium Reader 3.4.0 for Mac

    Thorium Reader 3.4.0 for Mac

    Thorium Reader 3.4.0 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 15, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 15, 2026

    Thorium Reader is a free reading app from EDRLab, a non profit group that works on open reading standards. It opens EPUB books, PDF documents, DAISY titles and audiobooks in one tidy library, and it takes accessibility seriously. Text size, spacing, fonts and colour themes can all be adjusted, and it works well with VoiceOver. There are no ads and no account is needed. Library users will also value its support for LCP protected loans.

    Key Features

    • Reads EPUB 2 and EPUB 3 books in flowing text and fixed layout forms
    • Opens PDF documents, DAISY books and Readium audiobooks in one library
    • Supports LCP protected books, so library loans open correctly
    • Bookmarks, annotations, full text search and a read aloud option
    • Rich display controls for font, spacing and themes, plus OPDS browsing

    How to Download

    1. Download from the official site and choose the macOS build.
    2. Open the downloaded disk image and move Thorium Reader into Applications.
    3. Launch the app, import your first book, and start reading.

    System Requirements

    Thorium Reader runs on current versions of macOS on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. It is a modest app, so any Mac used for reading and study will run it well.

    FAQs

    Is Thorium Reader really free?

    Yes. EDRLab gives the app away with no ads. Grants, members and reader donations fund the project.

    Can Thorium Reader open books borrowed from my library?

    In most cases, yes. It supports LCP protected publications, the system many public libraries use for lending.

    Does Thorium Reader work with a screen reader?

    Yes. It works with VoiceOver on macOS and offers keyboard navigation and larger text options.

  • GOG Galaxy 2.1.10.56 for Mac

    GOG Galaxy 2.1.10.56 for Mac

    GOG Galaxy 2.1.10.56 for Mac

    GOG Galaxy 2.1.10.56 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 15, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 15, 2026

    GOG Galaxy is the optional GOG client for buying, installing and playing games. On a Mac it gathers your library into one tidy view, handles downloads and updates, and can show games you own on other platforms when you connect those accounts. It suits players who like owning their games and keeping everything in one place.

    Key Features

    • One library view for your GOG games with cover art, play time and progress details
    • Automatic game updates and cloud saves that follow you between computers
    • Friends list and chat that work across the gaming platforms you connect to the app
    • Rollback option for supported games when a new update causes problems on your system
    • Optional by design, since games can also be installed with standalone offline installers

    How to Download

    1. Download from the official site and get the macOS installer package.
    2. Open the package and follow the installer steps.
    3. Launch GOG Galaxy, sign in with your free GOG account and import your library.

    System Requirements

    The current 2.1 build needs an Apple silicon Mac running macOS Sonoma 14 or newer, plus a free GOG account. Intel Macs and older macOS versions can use the legacy 2.0 client instead. You also need free disk space for the games you install.

    FAQs

    Is GOG Galaxy free to use?

    Yes. The client and account are free. You only pay for games you choose to buy.

    Do I need GOG Galaxy to play GOG games?

    No. The client is optional. Every game can also be downloaded as an offline installer from the GOG website.

    Can GOG Galaxy run Windows only games on my Mac?

    No. It installs the Mac version where one exists. Windows only titles still show in the library but will not install.

  • DMGKit 3.0.0 for Mac

    DMGKit 3.0.0 for Mac

    DMGKit 3.0.0 for Mac

    DMGKit 3.0.0 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 15, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 15, 2026

    DMGKit, from Fuse Labs, handles the last mile of shipping a Mac app outside the App Store. You drop in a finished app and design how its installer looks, with backgrounds, layout and reusable templates. Then the same app takes care of code signing, Apple notarization and stapling, and inspects the result before you share it. It replaces a pile of Terminal commands and scripts with one visual, repeatable release flow.

    Key Features

    • Visual DMG designer with backgrounds, stickers, layout and reusable templates
    • Signing, notarization and stapling handled in one guided release flow
    • Built in Inspector that scores any DMG or package before it ships
    • Works with apps built in Swift, Python, Electron and Tauri stacks
    • Release assistant that reads your logs and explains why a step failed

    How to Download

    1. Download from the official site and follow the purchase and download steps there.
    2. Open the downloaded app and move it into your Applications folder.
    3. Add your app, design the installer, and run the signing and notarization flow.

    System Requirements

    DMGKit needs macOS 15 or later. Signing and notarization also need valid Apple Developer credentials and the right signing identity for your app.

    FAQs

    Who is DMGKit for?

    Mac developers who ship direct downloads outside the Mac App Store and want their installer to look professional and pass Gatekeeper checks without fuss.

    Can it check an installer someone else made?

    Yes. The Inspector opens any DMG or package and reports on signatures, notarization, entitlements and architectures, with each check explained in plain words.

    Does it work for team release pipelines?

    Templates make releases repeatable, and a companion command line tool is included for signing and packaging from Terminal, SSH or CI jobs.

  • Seagate Toolkit 2.44.0.3 for Mac

    Seagate Toolkit 2.44.0.3 for Mac

    Seagate Toolkit 2.44.0.3 for Mac

    Seagate Toolkit 2.44.0.3 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 15, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 15, 2026

    Seagate Toolkit is the companion app for Seagate and LaCie external drives, and its job is to make routine drive care feel simple. Instead of copying folders by hand and hoping you remembered everything, you set up a plan once and let the app handle the repetition. Back up chosen folders on a schedule, mirror a folder so both copies always match, and manage drive security from one window. The app shows which activities your own drive model supports.

    Key Features

    • Backup plans that copy chosen folders to your drive on your schedule
    • Mirror folders that keep the drive copy in step with the original
    • Sync Plus on supported drives for ongoing sync with your computer
    • Seagate Secure tools on supported drives to set a protective password
    • Restore tools that bring backed up files back when you need them

    How to Download

    1. Download from the official site and choose the Toolkit build for macOS.
    2. Open the downloaded archive and run the Seagate Toolkit installer.
    3. Connect your drive, open Toolkit and create your first plan.

    System Requirements

    Toolkit needs a current version of macOS, a supported Seagate or LaCie drive and an internet connection for install and updates. Some activities are limited to certain models.

    FAQs

    Is Seagate Toolkit free?

    Yes. Seagate provides Toolkit as a free download for owners of its drives.

    What is the difference between Backup and Mirror?

    Backup copies files on a schedule and keeps versions you can restore. Mirror keeps one drive folder matching your Mac folder.

    Does Toolkit work with drives from other brands?

    No. It is built for Seagate and LaCie drives. Other brands need their own maker software.

  • Discovery Pro 9.10 for Mac

    Discovery Pro 9.10 for Mac

    Discovery Pro 9.10 for Mac

    Discovery Pro 9.10 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 15, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 15, 2026

    Discovery Pro from discoDSP is a virtual analog synth and sampler inspired by the classic Nord Lead line. It runs inside your DAW as a plugin and also as a standalone app on macOS. Producers reach for it for leads, basses, pads and sampled sounds, and four layers in every patch let one preset carry real weight in a mix.

    Key Features

    • Four layers with twelve oscillators, including the Super 7 supersaw for wide trance leads
    • Filter models drawn from Nord Lead, Moog Ladder and Oberheim SEM hardware designs
    • Sample playback for WAV, SFZ, SoundFont and Nord Sample Library files inside your patches
    • Thousands of factory presets across many banks for strong starting points
    • MPE and polyphonic aftertouch support for expressive playing with modern controllers

    How to Download

    1. Download from the official site and choose the macOS installer or demo.
    2. Run the installer and select the plugin formats your DAW needs during setup.
    3. Open your DAW, load Discovery Pro on a track and activate it with your licence.

    System Requirements

    Discovery Pro needs macOS 12 Monterey or later and works on both Intel and Apple silicon Macs. It runs in hosts that support AU, VST, VST3 or AAX plugins, and it can also run on its own. An internet connection is needed once to activate the licence.

    FAQs

    Can I try Discovery Pro before buying?

    Yes. A demo is available from the official site, with limits on saving and offline rendering.

    Does it load Nord Lead patches?

    Yes. It imports and exports Nord Lead SysEx data, so hardware patches travel into the plugin and back.

    Can it run without a DAW?

    Yes. A standalone app is included, handy for sound design, live playing or testing presets.

  • AD 202 1.0.5 for Mac

    AD 202 1.0.5 for Mac

    AD 202 1.0.5 for Mac

    AD 202 1.0.5 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 15, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 15, 2026

    AD 202 is a monosynth plugin from Audio Damage, written in the tradition of the small silver box synths of the early 1980s. The design stays lean on purpose. One oscillator with saw, pulse, sub and noise runs into a resonant ladder filter, with one envelope and one LFO. On top of that classic core sit modern playing features, eight voice polyphony and a bassline sequencer.

    Key Features

    • Single oscillator voice with saw, pulse, sub oscillator and noise sources
    • Resonant 24 dB ladder filter with drive and soft clipping in the feedback path
    • Mono playing or eight voice polyphony with per voice analogue style drift
    • MPE support and MTS ESP microtuning for expressive modern controllers
    • Bassline sequencer with patterns, accent, slide, swing and random tools

    How to Download

    1. Download from the official site and try the demo or buy the plugin.
    2. Run the installer, which places the plugin formats your DAW needs.
    3. Open your DAW, load AD 202 on a track, and play it from your controller.

    System Requirements

    On Mac, AD 202 needs macOS 10.13 or later and a 64 bit DAW. It runs on Intel and Apple Silicon in CLAP, VST3, AU and AAX formats.

    FAQs

    Is AD 202 an exact clone of old hardware?

    No. Audio Damage describes it as its own take on that class of monosynth, built from the ground up rather than modelling one specific unit circuit by circuit.

    Does it have a sequencer?

    Yes. A bassline sequencer opens under the keyboard with eight patterns of up to 64 steps, each step carrying pitch, accent, slide and octave settings.

    Is there copy protection?

    No. Audio Damage sells it with a perpetual licence and no dongle, subscription or online activation, and you can install it on every machine you own.

  • Kdenlive 26.08.3 for Mac

    Kdenlive 26.08.3 for Mac

    Kdenlive 26.08.3 for Mac

    Kdenlive 26.08.3 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 15, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 15, 2026

    Kdenlive is a free and open source video editor from the KDE community, built for people who have outgrown a basic trim tool but do not want a subscription. The timeline holds many video and audio tracks, so a project can grow from a simple family clip into a layered production with music, voice and titles. Effects, transitions and colour tools sit close to the timeline. No watermark, no fee, and renders in the formats sharing sites expect.

    Key Features

    • Multi track timeline for video and audio with snapping and markers
    • Wide library of effects and transitions, with keyframes for control
    • Title and subtitle tools for captions and on screen text
    • Colour scopes and correction tools for clips shot in mixed light
    • Proxy clips for smooth editing of large camera files

    How to Download

    1. Download from the official site and pick the macOS build for your Mac.
    2. Open the downloaded disk image and move Kdenlive into Applications.
    3. Launch Kdenlive, create a project, add clips and start editing.

    System Requirements

    Current Kdenlive builds for Mac need macOS 13 or later, with builds for Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. Editing rewards memory and free disk space for projects and renders.

    FAQs

    Is Kdenlive really free with no limits?

    Yes. It is free and open source under the GPL, with no paid tier, watermark or trial timer.

    Can Kdenlive handle 4K footage on a Mac?

    It can. Proxy editing uses light stand in clips while you edit, then full quality files for the render.

    Is Kdenlive good for beginners?

    Expect a short learning curve. Simple cuts, titles and music are easy to learn, and the manual helps.

  • Corona 7 for Mac

    Corona 7 for Mac

    Corona 7 for Mac

    Corona 7 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 15, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 15, 2026

    Corona from discoDSP is a hybrid synth plugin that mixes virtual analog oscillators with wavetable style sounds. Version 7 gives it a cleaner engine, stronger oversampling and more expression for players. It fits producers who want one synth for basses, pads, leads and unusual digital textures, without a steep climb to the first good sound.

    Key Features

    • Three oscillators with sixteen combine modes for stacking, sync, ring modulation and unusual blends
    • Dual filters with many filter types and drive options to shape tone from smooth to gritty
    • Sequencer style arpeggiator with step recording and MIDI export for building patterns
    • Full MPE support, so each note can bend, press and slide on its own with suitable controllers
    • Custom wave import from SoundFont and WAV files to expand the built in waveform library

    How to Download

    1. Download from the official site and choose the macOS installer or demo.
    2. Run the installer and select the plugin formats your DAW needs during setup.
    3. Open your DAW, load Corona and activate it with your licence.

    System Requirements

    Corona needs macOS 12 Monterey or later and works on both Intel and Apple silicon Macs. It runs in hosts that support AU, VST, VST3 or AAX plugins, A standalone version is included. An internet connection is needed once for activation.

    FAQs

    Is the upgrade to Corona 7 free?

    For owners of Corona 6, yes. Version 7 is a free update for them. New buyers purchase it from the official store.

    Can Corona load my old Synth1 presets?

    Yes. It imports Synth1 presets and Roland JP 8000 and JP 8080 SysEx patches, so familiar sounds move across easily.

    Does Corona work with MPE controllers?

    Yes. Version 7 routes per note bend, pressure and timbre into the modulation matrix, suiting controllers such as Seaboard and LinnStrument.