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About SoundSource's Debugging window

The Debugging Window

SoundSource includes a dedicated Debugging window, which provides access to logging controls, unsupported Hidden Settings and a Factory Reset button for restoring the application’s original settings.

To access SoundSource’s Debugging window, hold down the Option key on your keyboard when the Help menu is open. The Contact Rogue Amoeba… command will change to Quit and Relaunch for Debugging.

Select that command and SoundSource will quit and relaunch directly to its Debugging window.

Logging & Debugging

In the course of troubleshooting, Rogue Amoeba’s support team may request debugging logs. These can be enabled from the Logging & Debugging section. For more details, see this article on collecting logs.

SoundSource’s Hidden Settings

The Debugging window contains a section dedicated to special hidden settings, which provide some secondary functions that are not intended for everyday use. These settings are intentionally not included in the app’s main interface, as they are useful only in rare or edge cases.

SoundSource’s Hidden Settings include:

Aggressive Super Volume Keys

When enabled, SoundSource works to apply its “Super Volume Keys” functionality earlier, so that it works when running “Dell Display and Peripheral Manager”, as well as any other software that would otherwise break it.

Alternate Bluetooth auto-switching

Setting for Bluetooth devices like Sony WH-1000XM4 that demonstrate undesirable auto-switching behavior.

Audio indicators for mic muting

When enabled, a brief audio indicator will play when muting or unmuting the system’s default input with SoundSource.

Check for test releases

Receive prompts to access testing versions of SoundSource to try the latest enhancements and bug fixes early.

Debug Audio Units

This setting is intended for plugin developers to force plugins to load in-process, simplifying the debugging process.

Short trial mode

When active, SoundSource’s trial restrictions will take effect after just 30 seconds. This is intended for internal testing of the trial limitations and can be ignored.

Show fallback capture mode

SoundSource includes a fallback audio capture mode, which could be helpful to grab audio from applications that are not functioning as expected. When this option is enabled, that fallback capture mode will be shown in the Advanced section of each application. It’s recommended that this option be used only in consultation with our support team.

Starting Fresh

Clicking the Factory Reset button in the Start Fresh section of the Debugging window will restore SoundSource’s default settings, making the app behave as if it is being launched for the first time. Use this function with caution, as it will revert all custom settings.

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