Tunabelly Software are now releasing their software for free (Previously paid app). They have a more polished and reliable app than this project. You may want to use their great work:
https://www.tunabellysoftware.com/balance_lock/
Keep your audio balance from drifting!
There is, still, a long standing MacOS bug where your balance may drift when volume buttons are pressed while CPU is under heavy load 🤷♀️ (Also charging your Macbook on the left side can cause heavy CPU usage).
Ever noticed your audio not quite right? Only to discover your audio balance slightly off 😔
This free app keeps your balance stable and center. Lives in your Menu Bar.
👉 Download Zip from the latest release page (macOS 12.1 or later required)
📝 Copy ballast.app to your Applications folder.
ℹ️ Requires homebrew to be installed
🐚 Run brew install --cask ballast
- 😴 Idles in the background, only activated on system audio changes
- 📝 Keep track of how many times your balance drifts
- 🚀 Option to launch at login
- 👻 Hide menu bar icon
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Why can I not open the app after installing?
As a security measure MacOS won't open apps from unidentified developers. This is because I do not have an Apple Developers subscription, so cannot sign the app. To open see https://support.apple.com/kb/ph25088?locale=en_US -
How do I stop the app from centering balance?
Two options:- Quit the app from the menu bar option
OR - Disable the app with the menu bar option
- Quit the app from the menu bar option
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After hiding the menu bar icon, how do I make it reappear?
Openballast.appfrom your Applications folder or open via spotlight, alfred etc. A window should be displayed with an option to restore the menu bar icon or keep hidden.
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I found a bug or problem?
Great work Sherlock! 🕵️♂️ It’s elementary. Please open an issue on this GitHub repo. Or submit a Pull Request 🙇♀️ -
I have an idea for improvement
Let me know by opening an issue. All welcome!
