: The update included a newer version of the Audio Capture Engine (ACE), which provided small bug fixes and performance improvements for more reliable audio hijacking. Core Functionality
is a specific maintenance update for the popular virtual audio routing software developed by Rogue Amoeba . Released to enhance performance on macOS, this version focused on stability and system compatibility. Key Updates in Version 2.2.11
: This update achieved full compatibility with macOS Ventura, ensuring all audio routing features worked without known issues on the then-new operating system. Loopback 2.2.11
: Combining a microphone with music from a media player into a single track for recording.
To use Loopback, you must install the ACE backend, which requires administrative permissions on your Mac. While the software is a paid product, it can be downloaded for free from the Rogue Amoeba Support page to run in trial mode, which degrades audio quality after a set period of time. Loopback Release Notes - Rogue Amoeba : The update included a newer version of
Loopback allows Mac users to create "Virtual Audio Devices" that take sound from applications (like Safari, Zoom, or Spotify) and hardware inputs (like microphones) and route them to other software. It is essentially a cable-free digital mixing board for your computer. Common use cases for the software include:
: A new special source was added specifically for macOS 13, allowing users to capture audio from the system's built-in background sound feature (found in Accessibility settings). Key Updates in Version 2
: Ensuring system audio is captured during QuickTime screen recordings. Installation and Trial