Free per-app volume control for macOS with real VU meters, no audio driver required
Record what your Linux desktop plays into your own library
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Tapelark for Linux: 39 EUR, 39 USD, 39 CHF, 35 GBP, 9800 JPY (one-time purchase for all Linux computers). Free 14-day trial with 10-minute recording limit per track.
Key features
Per-app volume sliders and mute controls
Real VU meters per app and master
No audio driver installation required
Output device switcher for speakers, AirPods, and audio interfaces
Hide specific apps from the volume control list
Drag-to-reorder app arrangement with persistent settings
Automatic per-app level memory across sessions
In-app self-updating mechanism
Record any app with PipeWire without microphone or cable
Automatic track naming from player metadata
Search and schedule internet radio recordings
Follow and save podcast episodes
Browse library by artist and album
Export to multiple audio formats
Find and remove duplicate recordings
Edit track tags and metadata
What makes it different
Free solution to a macOS gap that Windows provides natively
No system audio driver installation required
Real analog-style VU meters rather than decorative animations
Part of a complete free Adelvo audio toolkit
Fully signed and notarized for security
Records directly from PipeWire without copy protection circumvention
One-time purchase with no account or telemetry required
Works on all your Linux computers with a single license
AppVol
Tapelark