Background Music 0.5.0 for Mac
Mac UtilitiesBackground Music is a small macOS audio utility by Kyle Neideck that fixes two daily annoyances. It pauses your music when another app starts playing sound, then resumes it afterwards, and it gives each app its own volume control. It suits anyone who juggles calls, videos and music all day.
Key Features
- Automatically pauses music when other audio starts and resumes it when it ends
- Separate volume slider for every app, right in the menu bar
- Per app mute button for silencing one noisy program in a click
- Records system audio so you can capture the sound your Mac is playing
- Adjustable auto pause delay for smoother behaviour with online videos
How to Download
- Use the download button on this page to get the Background Music installer package.
- You can also Download from the official site on GitHub and pick the latest pkg file.
- Open the package, follow the installer steps and restart any audio apps it names.
System Requirements
Background Music is made only for Mac computers and installs a virtual audio device. Check About This Mac in the Apple menu to confirm your macOS version before you install.
FAQs
Is Background Music free?
Yes. It is an open source project and the releases on GitHub are free to download and use on your own Mac.
Why does macOS ask about microphone access?
The app routes sound through its own virtual device, and recent macOS versions treat that audio handling as input access, so a prompt can appear while audio plays.
Which music apps does the auto pause work with?
It is designed around popular music players on the Mac, and you can choose which app counts as your music player inside its settings.
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